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If you're showing off a lot of photos at a special event, set your presentation to progress at a continuous, automatic loop. Here's how.

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Set up your slideshow to be looped, apply automatic slide transitions.

Slideshows are sometimes used to display images at events, such as weddings or trade shows. Whatever the occasion might be, you’ll want to loop your PowerPoint presentation so your guests aren’t staring at a blank screen. Here’s how it’s done.

First, open your PowerPoint presentation in which you would like to loop. Once open, navigate to the “Set Up” group of the “Slide Show” tab and then select the “Set Up Slide Show” button.

The “Set Up Show” window will appear. In the “Show options” group, check the box next to “Loop Continuously until Esc.” Once selected, click “OK” in the bottom-right corner of the window.

Now, when you play your slideshow, it will end only when you press the “Esc” key instead of when you've finished the last slide.

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One caveat: With the way we currently have it set up, the slideshow will proceed only when someone clicks the mouse button. That’s fine if there will be a speaker present at all times. Otherwise, you’ll need to set up automatic slide transitions.

Head back to the “Set Up Show” window by selecting “Set Up Slide Show” in the “Set Up” group of the “Slide Show” tab.

There are a couple of options you need to select, but one important note is that you must first select “Using Timings, If Present” under the “Advance Slides” group.

The next option we select will lock a few things in place (which is why you need to select “Using Timings, If Present” first).

Under the “Show Type” group, select “Browsed at a Kiosk (Full Screen)." The “Loop Continuously until Esc” option will be enabled automatically if you haven’t already turned it on, and the option you’ve selected under “Advance Slides” will remain unchanged.

Select “OK” when ready to proceed.

Without the “Browsed at a Kiosk” option enabled, the automatic slide progressions would be disabled if someone were to press the Back key. With it enabled, the Forward and Back keys are locked, allowing the slideshow to automatically progress unattended without fear of someone breaking it.

Now it’s time to set the timings of the slides. Head over to the “Transitions” tab. In the “Timing” group, check the box next to “After” and set the timing at which you’d like each slide to progress. Note that it doesn’t matter if the box next to “On Mouse Click” is checked or not---it won’t work.

After that, select the “Apply to All” option in the same group.

Now, when you play your slideshow, it will continuously loop without interruption. To exit the slideshow, press the “Esc” button.

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Set up a PowerPoint Presentation That Loops or Repeats Continuously

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You can set up a PowerPoint slide show to loop or repeat automatically. A looping presentation can be used at events, trade shows or even in a reception area in an office. The easiest way to set up a slide show to loop or replay continuously is to apply automatic transitions and then configure Slide Show settings.

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Step 1: Apply transitions to automatically advance slides during a slide show

Transitions occur between slides when you run a slide show.

To apply transitions to automatically advance slides during a slide show:

  • In Normal View or Slide Sorter View, display or select a slide.
  • Click the Transitions tab in the Ribbon.
  • Select a transition in the Transitions gallery (such as Fade).
  • Click Effect Options and choose the desired option. Effect Options change depending on the transition you selected.
  • In the Timing group, click the arrows beside Duration to set the timing you want (in seconds) for the transition. You may also type a duration.
  • In the Timing group, under Advance Slides, deselect or uncheck On mouse click and beside After, select or click the up and down arrows to set the timing to transition to the next slide. You may also type a duration.
  • In the Timing group, click Apply to All.

In the Transitions tab in PowerPoint, you can select the type of transition (such as Fade) as well as timing options:

Transitions tab in the Ribbon in PowerPoint to apply transitions and timings.

Step 2: Set up a presentation to loop during a slide show

To set up a PowerPoint presentation to loop during a slide show:

  • Click the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon and then click Set Up Slide Show. A dialog box appears.
  • Under Show type, if you select Presented by a speaker (full screen), the speaker or those watching the slide show will have control over when they advance slides. This is the default setting for slide shows. If you select Browsed by an individual (window), those watching the slide show do NOT have control over when slides advance. If you select Browsed at kiosk (full screen), those watching the slide show do NOT have control over when slides advance and the presentation automatically loops until those watching press Escape (Esc).
  • Under Show options, select Loop continuously until 'Esc'. You will be able to select this option if you selected one of the first two options under Show type.

Below is the Set Up Show dialog box with Presented by speaker selected and looping enabled:

PowerPoint Slide Show dialog box to set up looping in a presentation.

If you want to set specific timings for slides to advance or to add narration, check out the article How to Run a PowerPoint Slide Show Automatically (Set Up a Self-Running Presentation) . If you have audio or video in the presentation, you'll need to set the media to play automatically (on the Playback tab in the Ribbon) and animations will also need to be set to run automatically.

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  • To loop a PowerPoint slideshow, you'll need to enable looping in the "Set Up Slide Show" menu.
  • Once you set your PowerPoint to loop, it'll start over from the beginning automatically after playing the last slide.
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If you've designed a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that's meant to be viewed repeatedly, such as on a kiosk or in a museum installation, you can adjust the settings in PowerPoint so that your slideshow "loops" instead of ending after one viewing.

Getting a PowerPoint to loop is easy. Read on to find out how, using PowerPoint for both Mac and PC.

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1. Open the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that you want to loop.

2. With your PowerPoint presentation open, click on the "Slide Show" tab, then click on "Set Up Slide Show." 

3. In the pop-up window that appears, click on the box next to "Loop continuously until 'Esc'" so that a small checkmark appears inside the box. Feel free to adjust any other settings in this menu as well. Click "OK" when you're finished.

4. To test whether your PowerPoint can loop successfully, click on the "From Beginning" or "Play From Start" button in the Slide Show tab. Click through the slideshow until you reach the end. When your PowerPoint reaches its final slide, it should start over from the beginning automatically. When you're confident that looping is enabled, and you're ready to close the slide show, press the Esc key.

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PowerPoint presentations are a go-to for clear and informative content delivery. But what if you want your presentation to run on repeat, like at a kiosk or digital sign? The good news is, that PowerPoint has a built-in feature to loop your slideshow, ensuring your message stays on display without interruption. 

This blog post will guide you through the simple steps to set your presentation on a loop, keeping your audience engaged and informed around the clock.

What is PowerPoint Looping?

Normally, in a PowerPoint presentation, you have to manually move from one slide to the next by pressing keys on the keyboard or clicking buttons on a mouse or presentation remote.

However, when you enable looping in PowerPoint, the presentation progresses automatically from one slide to the next without requiring manual input. This eliminates the need for the presenter to interact with the computer or mouse during the presentation.

With PowerPoint looping, you can also set each slide to display automatically for a specified duration, determined by you. Once the preset time elapses, the next slide seamlessly appears. Additionally, upon reaching the final slide, the slideshow automatically starts over from the beginning.

Why Do You Need to Loop Your Slideshow in PowerPoint? 

There are several reasons why you might want to loop your slideshow in PowerPoint:

  • Unattended Presentations: Looping is ideal for situations where the presentation runs without a presenter. This could be at a kiosk, trade show booth, or in a waiting room. Looping ensures the information is continuously displayed for viewers to come and go as they please.
  • Automated Playback: Looping allows for a hands-off presentation experience. Once started, the presentation progresses automatically, freeing you up to greet attendees or answer questions.
  • Self-Paced Learning: Looping can be useful for self-paced learning environments. Viewers can revisit slides or take breaks without needing someone to control the flow.
  • Continuous Engagement: Looping keeps the audience engaged with a constant stream of information. This can be beneficial for displaying menus, directions, or other ongoing updates.

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How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation loop?

Ready to loop your presentation? Here’s how it’s done:

Step 1:  Open your PowerPoint and head over to the “Slide Show” tab.

Step 2:  Click the button that says “Set Up Slide Show.” A new window will pop up.

Step 3:  Under “Show options,” find the magic checkbox that says “Loop continuously until ‘Esc’.” Check that box to make your presentation run on repeat.

Step 4:  Want to control how long each slide shows? Look for the option “Automatically advance slides” and check it. Then, use the up and down arrows to set the display time for each slide.

Step 5:  Once you’re happy with the settings, click “OK” to save them.

Step 6: Time to loop! Go back to the “Slide Show” tab and click “From Beginning” (or “From Start”). Your presentation will start playing and keep going until you press the “Esc” key.

How To Loop a PowerPoint SlideShow from Selected Slides?

PowerPoint lets you loop a customized selection of slides, creating engaging presentations that run unattended. This eliminates the need for manual slide changes while maintaining audience interest. Here’s how to loop specific slides:

Step 1:  Select Slides: In the Slide Sorter view, hold “Shift” and click the first and last slides you want to loop.

Step 2:  Enable Looping: Go to the “Slide Show” tab and click “Set Up Show.” Check the box for “Loop continuously until ‘Esc'” and choose “Show slides” from the dropdown menu. Select “From” and enter the slide number where your loop should begin.

Step 3:  Create Custom Show (Optional): For easier access, name your looped sequence as a “Custom Show” within the “Set Up Show” dialog.

Step 4:  Start Looping: Navigate back to the “Slide Show” tab and choose “Custom Slide Show” to launch your looped presentation.

Closing Thoughts

Looping your PowerPoint presentation is a simple yet powerful technique that unlocks a variety of use cases. By following these steps, you can ensure your message runs continuously, keeping your audience informed and engaged, whether it’s at a kiosk, trade show booth, waiting room, or any other scenario that demands unattended playback. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

My presentation has animations and transitions. will they loop as well.

Absolutely! When you loop your presentation, animations and transitions will also repeat continuously, regardless of the looping method you choose.

Does looping affect animation timing?

There’s a possibility. Looping might affect how your animations play out, especially if they have specific timings set. To avoid any hiccups, be sure to thoroughly test your looped presentation. This will ensure your animations sync smoothly with the slide transitions.

Can I loop specific slides in my PowerPoint presentation?

Yes! PowerPoint gives you the flexibility to loop a selected group of slides, creating engaging presentations that run unattended.

How do I stop or pause a looped slideshow in PowerPoint?

Need a break? Simply press the “Esc” key on your keyboard to interrupt the looped slideshow at any time.

Can I customize the duration of each slide in a looped PowerPoint presentation?

Yes, you can! PowerPoint allows you to adjust the slide transition settings for each slide. This lets you control how long each slide displays, creating a tailored and dynamic looping experience.

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Just like an animated GIF or video clip, you can loop a slideshow in Microsoft PowerPoint. This is ideal if you set the presentation to automatically play because it starts at the beginning each time it ends to create an infinite loop.

Here’s how to loop a PowerPoint presentation on Windows and Mac. Currently, PowerPoint on the web doesn’t offer a Loop feature.

Set the Timing to Advance the Slides

Before you set your PowerPoint presentation to loop, you may want to adjust the timing to advance through the slides. You can use the same time for each slide or display particular slides for a longer amount of time.

  • Open your presentation in PowerPoint on Windows or Mac and go to the Transitions tab.
  • In the Timing section of the ribbon, check the box for After and enter the time in seconds to the right. You can also use the arrows to move the time up or down in small increments.

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  • To set different times for slides, select the next slide and use the above step to choose the After timing. Continue this process for the remaining slides.
  • To set the same timing for all slides in the presentation, select Apply To All in the Timing section.

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  • If you only want continuous play to advance the slides, you can uncheck the box directly above for On Mouse Click . However, if you want the ability to advance the slides with a mouse click and after a certain amount of time, you can leave the box checked.

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Once you have the timings set to advance the slides, you can turn on the Loop setting.

  • Go to the Slide Show tab and select Set Up Slide Show in the Set Up section.

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  • Under Show type , choose an option to play your presentation.
  • If you plan to present the slideshow or have an individual view the show, choose one of the first two options. Then, check the box for Loop continuously until ‘Esc’ in the section beneath.

Confirm that the Using timings, if present setting is marked under Advance Slides.

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  • If you want the slideshow to play automatically , choose the third option, Browsed at a kiosk . You’ll then see the Loop continuously until ‘Esc’ and Using timings, if present settings are automatically marked and disabled for changing.

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  • Adjust any other options per your preference and use the OK button to save the settings.

When you’re ready to begin the slideshow and let it play, check out our how-to for starting the PowerPoint presentation as well as navigating it if needed.

Just Let It Play

By looping a PowerPoint presentation, you don’t have to lift a finger to advance through the slides. You can display it at a kiosk, in a waiting room, or at a convention booth and just let it play over and over.

For more, look at how to add narration for an engaging PowerPoint presentation .

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How to Make Your Presentations Loop in PowerPoint

You might want to make your presentations loop in PowerPoint for several reasons. Regardless of why, this guide will help.

Microsoft PowerPoint is already a useful productivity tool to deliver slideshows and presentations, but it's even more versatile than you may realize. PowerPoint offers the functionality for your presentations to loop so that the slideshow restarts right after it ends. Read on to find out how to enable this in your project and why such a feature can be immensely useful in a variety of situations.

How to Loop Your Presentations in PowerPoint

As you make your presentation the way you would like for it to be seen, setting your slideshow up to loop is relatively easy. It mainly involves changing a single setting within PowerPoint.

1. Within the Ribbon at the top of the window, click Slide Show . This will take you to a menu of options for displaying and presenting your slide show.

2. Click Set Up Slide Show in the middle Set Up section. This button will open up a pop-up window of detailed, advanced settings for your presentation.

3. In the Set Up Show window, click Loop continuously until 'Esc' in the Show options section.

4. Click OK to apply the change.

5. Preview the presentation using the From Beginning or From Current Slide buttons in the Ribbon to see that the looping works.

As you might notice when you preview the slide show, enabling the setting is only half the battle. While the presentation does return to the first slide after displaying the last one, the slides don't progress on their own. If you want your slides to loop automatically, you'll need to set up transitions between each slide.

How to Automatically Loop Your PowerPoint Slides

1. Select the slide you want to apply the transition to if you haven't already.

2. Click Transitions within the Ribbon. This opens up a variety of options for adding animations when changing from one slide to the next.

3. Choose one of the transitions in the Transition to This Slide section to use with this slide. There are a variety of transition options available, from the subtle to the flashy.

While you can play with each transition to your heart's content, it's not necessarily required; you can stick with the default None option or a simple Fade if you'd like.

4. Navigate to the Timing section on the right-hand side of the Ribbon. In order to automate your loop, you'll need to specify when each slide moves to the next one.

5. Under the Advance Slide heading, click the After: checkbox to enable it.

6. Set a time (in minutes or seconds) by entering one in the text box (currently reading "00:00.00") or the arrow buttons nearby.

7. Repeat this process for the other slides you have. Alternatively, you can click Apply To All to set the current slide's transition settings across every slide in the presentation.

8. When you've applied the transitions you want, you can preview the presentation again using the From Beginning or From Current Slide buttons in the Slide Show tab of the Ribbon.

In the preview, you'll see that the slides now transition automatically, and the loop now works without any further interaction. When you need to leave the presentation, press the Esc (escape) key to return to the normal PowerPoint window.

Why Would You Want to Loop a PowerPoint Presentation?

There are a number of reasons why you'd want to run a PowerPoint presentation in a loop, and thus multiple ways this functionality is useful.

You can create a continuous carousel of photos for gatherings with family and friends or a relaxing slideshow of beaches at the end of a stressful day. You can use it to display important information, like rules or schedules, at conferences or conventions.

The integration with the regular transition timings also allows for specialized use cases where you may need to have certain slides displayed longer than others. For example, it can be used to show menu pricing at a kiosk or on a food truck or to offer some entertainment to people waiting in a long line.

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Learning how to loop PowerPoint presentations is just one of the many lesser-noticed features of the widely-used tool that can take your slideshows to a new level.

Functionality like this helps keep PowerPoint a versatile, popular program built for a variety of presenting needs. Now, it's time to put these features to work for you.

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When a PowerPoint slideshow ends, the screen turns blank after the last slide. However, you can opt to restart the presentation from the first slide by running the slide deck in loop. You might want to loop a slide if you have created a PowerPoint slideshow that needs to run on a screen in loop, such as a self-running slideshow for a kiosk, a PowerPoint template indicating a break at an event, or when you need to go back to one or more of the previous slides from the start for a quick review of the presentation.

How to Make PowerPoint Loop

To loop PowerPoint, go to Slide Show -> Setup Show .

Set up slideshow in PowerPoint

From the dialog box that appears, select Loop continuously until ‘Esc’ to enable looping your slides. By default, all slides are looped in a sequence.

Loop all slides in PowerPoint

How to Loop PowerPoint from Selected Slides

To loop specific slides, go to Slide Show -> Setup Show , enable loop, and select the slides to run in a loop via Show Slides .

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How to Loop PowerPoint Slides Manually and Automatically

You might want to create a slideshow from break or countdown-themed PowerPoint templates or Google Slides templates to indicate a break during an event.

You can select the time each slide remains on screen via the Transitions tab. The Timings menu provides the option to select the duration for each slide and whether you intend the slides to move automatically or on mouse-click.

Loop slides manually on PowerPoint

To loop PowerPoint slides manually or automatically, go to Slide Show -> Setup Show , enable the loop option, and go to Advance slides . Select Manually for moving slides on mouse click, arrow keys, or PowerPoint remote. Alternatively, select Use timings .

Loop slides automatically in PowerPoint

Final Words

Whether you need to loop a PowerPoint presentation manually or automatically for an event or to create a self-running slideshow that loops PPT, you can use the instructions mentioned above to customize the settings for your slide deck according to need.

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  • In PowerPoint, go to Slide Show > Set Up Slide Show > Browsed at a Kiosk (Full Screen ) > OK .
  • Set the time each slide appears on the screen by selecting Slide Show > Rehearse Timings on the first slide.
  • Use Next to move to the next slide and Pause to pause recording, or type a length of time in the Slide Time box.

This article explains how to loop a PowerPoint slideshow in PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint 2013, PowerPoint 2010, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint 2019 for Mac, PowerPoint 2016 for Mac, and PowerPoint for Mac 2011.

How to Create a Self-Running PowerPoint Slideshow

PowerPoint slideshows are not always used by a live presenter. Slideshows set to loop continuously can run unattended in a booth or kiosk. You can even save a slideshow as a video to share.

To create a continuously looping presentation, you need to set it up and record slide timings.

To run the slideshow unattended, set timings for slide transitions and animations to run automatically.

How to Set Up the Presentation

Open the PowerPoint presentation you want to loop continuously.

Go to Slide Show .

Select Set Up Slide Show . The Set Up Show dialog box opens.

Select Browsed at a Kiosk (Full Screen) . This enables the presentation to loop continuously until the viewer presses Esc .

Select OK .

How to Rehearse and Record Timings

To ensure that your automated presentation is the right length, record timings to set the amount of time each slide appears on the screen.

PowerPoint for Mac does not have the rehearsal option. Instead, go to Transitions , choose the transition you want to use, set the duration you want, and select Apply to All .

Go to the first slide of the presentation.

Select Rehearse Timings . The slideshow starts and records the time spent on the slide. The time appears in the Slide Time box on the Recording toolbar.

Select Next on the Recording toolbar when you want to move to the next slide.

Select Pause any time you want to pause or resume recording.

Type a length of time in the Slide Time box if you want to display a slide for a specific amount of time.

Select Repeat if you want to restart the recording time for the current slide only.

Select Close when you're done recording.

You'll be asked if you want to save the new slide timings. Select Yes to save the slide timings at the end of the presentation.

If you have a microphone (built-in or external), record a voiceover on your PowerPoint presentation that plays as the slideshow loops continuously.

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How to Loop in PowerPoint on PC or Mac

Last Updated: November 24, 2021

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Want to create a self-running PowerPoint presentation for your kiosk, trade-show, performance, or event? It's easy to adjust the options in PowerPoint to make your presentation play back in a continuous loop. When you turn on Slide Show Loop in PowerPoint, your presentation will start over again every time it ends, which means you won't need to be present to restart it. This wikiHow article will show you how to make your PowerPoint presentation loop indefinitely.

Step 1 Open your PowerPoint presentation.

  • If you haven't yet created your presentation, make one and save it as a file before proceeding.

Step 2 Click the Transitions tab.

  • For example, to change the amount of time spent on each slide to 10 seconds, you would change the 00:00.00 text box to read 00:10.00 .

Step 5 Click Apply to All.

  • Click File in the upper-left side of the window.
  • Click Save As on the left side of the page.
  • Double-click the This PC tab in the middle of the page.
  • Click the "Save as type" drop-down box, then click PowerPoint Show in the drop-down menu.
  • Enter a file name and select a save location.
  • Click Save .

Step 12 Test your PowerPoint.

  • If you're unhappy with a slide's display time, you can change the time by opening the presentation, going back to the Transitions tab, and adjusting the "After" text box.
  • You can open a Show file in PowerPoint by dragging the Show file into the PowerPoint window.

Step 1 Open your PowerPoint presentation.

  • For example, to change the amount of time spent on each slide to 10 seconds, you would type 10.00 into the text box.

Step 9 Click Apply to All.

  • Click File .
  • Click Save As... .
  • Click the "Format" drop-down box.
  • Click PowerPoint Show (.ppsx) in the drop-down menu.

Step 12 Test your PowerPoint.

Expert Q&A

  • If you use Microsoft Office 365, you can save your PowerPoint presentation as a video instead of a PowerPoint file and then loop the video using your computer's video player's "Loop" function. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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How To Loop A PowerPoint Slideshow? Detailed Guide

Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular application for creating and delivering presentations. PowerPoint has numerous options for adding flair and taking your presentations a notch higher, such as the ability to incorporate YouTube videos, GIFs, etc. If you loop your PowerPoint, every slide will display for a predetermined duration. After the presentation, it will automatically resume from the beginning.

But the question is, can you use the looping function effectively? When used correctly, this feature eliminates the need for presenters to click a mouse or computer key to transition between slides. This feature is easy to set up and customize.

Image shows How To Loop A PowerPoint Slideshow

Today’s guide will teach us how to loop a PowerPoint slideshow and various tips and tricks for effective looping.

Why You Need to Loop Your Slideshow in PowerPoint?

Before learning how to loop a PowerPoint slideshow, let’s see under what scenarios one needs to loop their slideshow:

One helpful tool in PowerPoint that helps to guarantee a smooth and continuous presentation experience is the ability to loop your slideshow. The constant playback draws and maintains audience attention whether you present information in automated presentations, build interactive kiosks, or show information in exhibitions. Looping makes it possible to communicate information effectively and reinforce essential points for audience members who might join the presentation at different times. 

How to Make a PowerPoint Loop?

You can learn how to make a PowerPoint loop through the instructions below. You can use the loop for various events, such as trade exhibitions, information displays, or kiosks.

  • Open the PowerPoint presentation that you wish to loop first.
  • Go to the Slide Show Tab: The PowerPoint window has several tabs at the top. To access choices relating to presenting your slides, select the “Slide Show” tab.
  • Access Setup Show: Several commands and choices are under the “Slide Show” tab. Search for the “Set Up Slide Show” button or menu item in the group labeled “Start Slide Show.” Click on it.
  • Display Type: Select “Presented by a speaker (full screen).”
  • Preview slides: If you want the slides to play automatically, select “Manually” or enter the desired duration for each slide’s PowerPoint presentation loop timing.
  • Enable your presentation to loop indefinitely unless you manually end it by hitting the Escape (‘Esc’) key by enabling this option.
  • Click OK: After adjusting these settings to store your options, click the “OK” button.
  • Begin Your Loop: Your slides will be set to loop unless you manually stop it by pressing the ‘Esc’ key. To stop it, click “From Beginning” or “From Current Slide” under the “Slide Show” tab to begin your presentation.

How to Loop a PowerPoint SlideShow from Selected Slides

You can choose which slides you want to loop around in PowerPoint. Eliminating manual intervention and maintaining audience interaction can be achieved by carefully choosing which slides to show throughout the presentation. Follow these steps to learn how to loop a PowerPoint slideshow from selected slides: 

  • Select the “Slide Show” option to start a loop for a particular set of slides. To initiate the loop, click the first slide in the thumbnail pane on the left.
  • Click the final slide you wish to add to the loop while holding your keyboard’s “Shift” key. Next, select “Setup Show” and turn on the looping feature.
  • Choose the “Custom Show” option and give it a name in the “Set Up Show” dialogue box. Navigate to the “Slide Show” menu and select “Custom Slide Show” to begin your looping presentation from the selected slides.

How to Set Up Auto-Loop for Continuous Playback

Now you know how to loop a slideshow in PowerPoint from selected slides, let us see how you can set up auto-loop for continuous playback: 

  • Select the Slide Show tab.
  • Press the Set Up Slide Show button. You’ll see an options window appear.
  • Keep clicking Loop till you reach “Esc.”

Note: Under Show Type, select Presented by a speaker or Browsed by an individual if you want the speaker or individual to continue controlling the presentation and clicking between slides. Clicking “Browsed” at a kiosk checks the Loop until the “Esc” box appears continuously. Moreover, auto-looping may annoy your viewers if your presentation is very repetitive. Use it with discretion and only when it makes sense for your writing subject.

How to Loop A PowerPoint SlideShow Using 2007 Version (older versions).

Use these detailed instructions to loop your slides if you’re using an older version of Microsoft PowerPoint:

  • Open your PowerPoint presentation on your 2007 Microsoft PowerPoint .
  • Select the tab labeled Slide Show. Select the “Set Up Slide Show” option from the “Set Up” menu.
  • Go to the “Show options” section and select “Loop continuously until ‘Esc'” from the dialogue box that appears. Click Ok.
  • Select your initial slide from the “Slides” preview side panel. To select your final slide, press and hold Shift. 
  • Select the tab labeled “Animations.” Turn off “On Mouse Click” and check the “Automatically After” box.
  • The “After” box in the “Timing” panel has up and down arrows that you can use to change the time each slide appears. It will automatically loop back to the first slide when your slideshow reaches the last one.

How to Stop or Pause your Slideshow loop at any point.

Learning how to make a PowerPoint loop is of no use if you don’t know how to stop or pause your slideshow loop at any point: 

You can use simple keyboard commands to pause or stop your slideshow loop at any time during a PowerPoint presentation. You can manually stop the looping slideshow by hitting the “Esc” key (also known as the Escape key) on your keyboard. It gives presenters a simple and quick option to stop the continuous playback so they can answer queries, have conversations, or go to particular slides that are not playing continuously.

Advanced Techniques for Creating a Seamless Loop in PowerPoint

One of the techniques used for creating a seamless loop in PowerPoint is incorporating videos and GIFs. PowerPoint’s animations, transitions, and triggers can create seamless looping. Here is how:

  • Select the video you imported and added to a slide.
  • Open the “Animations” tab from the main menu.
  • Choose “Play” from the animation gallery’s “Media” section after clicking the “ Add Animation ” button.
  • On the right side of the screen, click the “Animation Pane” to open it.
  • Right-click the “Play” button and choose “Timing” in the “Animation Pane.”
  • Choose “Until End of Slide” or “Until Next Click” as the “Repeat” option in the “Timing” tab.
  • Use Triggers to adjust the start and stop times of the video.

Tips and Tricks for Effective Slideshow Looping in PowerPoint

As you can see, creating a PowerPoint loop video couldn’t be easier. It only takes three easy steps to complete. Nonetheless, there are always specific tips you may apply to improve the appeal and attention-grabbingness of your videos.

Explains Tips For Effective Slideshow Looping in PowerPoint

1. Selecting the Right Video

The length and content of the video are the primary considerations when discussing the “right” video. Therefore, consider the duration of your video when creating a continuous loop.

Yes, longer videos can be more captivating, but they may add to the presentation’s file size and degrade performance. Shorter video clips, however, are less likely to affect performance and can loop more naturally. Regarding the video’s substance, make sure it supports the main idea of your presentation and is pertinent to the subject of your talk. The video aims to increase viewer comprehension and engagement without becoming overbearing or intrusive.

2. Compressing Video Files

Large videos can detract from the overall image of your presentation by making it excessively slow and challenging to share. Therefore, consider using a specialized video compression tool or the built-in PowerPoint compression feature to optimize your presentation by compressing the files. It doesn’t always imply that your presentation will look grainy. Still, it can cause a noticeable quality loss, so keep that in mind when creating the presentation in the first place.

3. Examining the Presentation

Make sure the video loops accurately and smoothly by testing it before you deliver your presentation. Go over the entire presentation, looking for any inconsistent or problematic playback. If you complete your testing on time, you can safely make all the required changes and retest it until the loop video functions as planned.

4. Looping Videos to Create Ambience and Background

You can also use videos that loop to set the mood for your presentation. For instance, a natural setting or a soft animation can produce an aesthetically pleasing and captivating ambiance. Nevertheless, the presentation’s general subject and the background clip are complementary rather than distracting.

To sum up, looping your PowerPoint slideshow is simple. PowerPoint’s “Set Up Slide Show options” allow you to program it to loop indefinitely for a predetermined number of times.

Use transitions carefully, arrange your slides in the correct order, and adhere to best practices while making your looping PowerPoint to give it a polished, professional appearance. Your looping slideshow can operate flawlessly at events without supervision with the correct settings.

How to Loop Slideshow In Powerpoint?

To loop a slideshow in PowerPoint, go to the “Slide Show” tab, select “Set Up Slide Show,” check “Loop continuously until ‘Esc’,” and click “OK.”

Can I loop specific slides within my PowerPoint presentation?

Yes, PowerPoint allows you to loop specific slides.

How do I stop or pause a looped slideshow in PowerPoint?

To interrupt a looped slideshow at any point, simply press the “Esc” key on your keyboard.

Can I customize the duration of each slide in a looped PowerPoint presentation?

Yes, you can control the timing of each slide by adjusting the slide transition settings, allowing for a tailored and dynamic looping experience.

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Yes, SlideUpLift provides PowerPoint templates that are compatible with looped presentations. These professionally designed templates can enhance the visual appeal of your slides, making your looped presentation more engaging and impactful.

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How to: Effortlessly Create PowerPoint Looping Presentations

Looping presentations in PowerPoint can be a game-changer for those needing to display information continuously. It’s a straightforward process: Set up your slides, head to the ‘Slide Show’ tab, click on ‘Set Up Slide Show’, tick the ‘Loop continuously until ‘Esc” box, and voila – your presentation is set to loop.

After completing this action, your PowerPoint presentation will automatically replay from the beginning once it reaches the end. This is particularly useful for presentations displayed at kiosks, trade shows, or in waiting areas, ensuring your audience doesn’t miss any content.

Introduction

Ever been to a trade show and noticed how some booths have screens with presentations that seem to run endlessly? That’s the magic of looping presentations, a feature that’s built into PowerPoint but not always used to its fullest potential.

Having a presentation loop can serve multiple purposes. For those in marketing, it means your message is continually being broadcast without the need for manual intervention. For educators, it could mean students have more time to absorb information. And for those in the corporate world, it ensures that important data is consistently on display for stakeholders and team members to see.

Looping presentations are not only efficient but also incredibly simple to set up in PowerPoint. Knowing how to do this is a great skill to have in your back pocket. Whether you’re prepping for an exhibition, setting up a self-running informational display, or just want to make sure your audience can see your presentation in its entirety, no matter when they walk in the room – this article is for you.

PowerPoint Looping Presentations Tutorial

Before diving into the steps, it’s important to understand what we’re aiming to achieve. By the end of this tutorial, your PowerPoint presentation will be capable of running on its own, looping endlessly until manually stopped. It’s an excellent way to keep an audience engaged with your content, even if you’re not actively presenting.

Step 1: Open your PowerPoint presentation

Open the PowerPoint presentation you wish to loop.

When you have your presentation open, you’ll want to ensure that all your slides are in the correct order and that any timings, animations, or transitions are set up as you want them. This is crucial because once the presentation starts looping, these aspects will play over and over again.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Slide Show’ tab

Navigate to the ‘Slide Show’ tab located on the ribbon at the top of PowerPoint.

The ‘Slide Show’ tab is where you’ll find all the settings related to the presentation’s display. It’s your control center for how the presentation will run.

Step 3: Select ‘Set Up Slide Show’

Click on the ‘Set Up Slide Show’ button within the ‘Slide Show’ tab.

This action opens a new window with various options for running your presentation. It’s like the backstage area before a performance, where you make all the necessary tweaks.

Step 4: Choose ‘Loop continuously until ‘Esc”

In the ‘Set Up Show’ window, check the box that says ‘Loop continuously until ‘Esc”.

This is the setting that transforms your presentation from a one-time run-through to an endlessly looping display. It’s the crucial step in ensuring your content gets maximum exposure.

Step 5: Save your settings

Click ‘OK’ to save your settings and close the ‘Set Up Show’ window.

Once you’ve clicked ‘OK’, your presentation is all set to loop. You can start the slideshow to test it out and see your handiwork in action.

Continuous Display

By looping your PowerPoint presentation, you ensure that no matter when someone walks by or starts watching, they’ll be able to see the whole thing. It’s ideal for environments where you have a rotating audience, like at conferences or informational booths.

Time-Saving

Once set up, you don’t need to stick around to restart the presentation. It loops automatically, freeing you up to do other things – like interacting with your audience or managing other aspects of your event or meeting.

Professionalism

A self-running, looping presentation can make a statement about your professionalism. It shows that you’ve put thought into how your information is presented and that you’re adept at using technology to enhance your message.

Can be Ignored

When people know a presentation is looping, they might not give it their full attention, thinking they’ll catch the next round. This could mean your message isn’t hitting home as strongly as you’d like.

Technical Issues

Technology isn’t foolproof. If your PowerPoint or the device it’s running on experiences issues, your looping presentation could grind to a halt – often at the most inopportune times.

Repetitiveness

For those who are around for a while, a looping presentation can become like that one song on the radio that’s played too often – annoying. Finding the balance between informative and overkill is key.

Additional Information

PowerPoint’s looping feature might seem simple, but it can be incredibly powerful when used correctly. Think about the last time you walked past a looping video or presentation – it probably caught your eye, at least for a moment. That’s the draw of a looping display; it’s always there, always ready to catch the attention of someone new.

One tip is to ensure your presentation is designed with looping in mind. This means avoiding content that could become quickly dated or using language that implies the presentation is a one-time event. Instead, use evergreen content that will be relevant no matter how many times it’s viewed.

Another consideration is the length of your presentation. If it’s too long, viewers might not stick around for the whole loop, missing out on key information. If it’s too short, it could become annoyingly repetitive. Striking the right balance is essential.

When setting up your looping presentation, think about the context in which it will be viewed. Is it in a noisy trade show hall? Consider adding subtitles or visual cues that can be understood without sound. Is it in a quiet waiting area? Maybe a softer, less attention-grabbing approach is needed.

Remember, the goal of a PowerPoint looping presentation is to inform and engage, not to overwhelm or annoy. Keep your audience’s experience in mind, and you’ll be sure to create a looping presentation that adds value and captures interest.

  • Open your PowerPoint presentation.
  • Click on the ‘Slide Show’ tab.
  • Select ‘Set Up Slide Show’.
  • Choose ‘Loop continuously until ‘Esc”.
  • Save your settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if my presentation has videos.

If your presentation contains videos, make sure they’re set to play automatically and check the box ‘Rewind after playing’ to ensure they loop with the rest of the slides.

Can I loop just one section of my presentation?

Yes, you can loop specific sections by using custom shows within PowerPoint. It’s a bit more complex but entirely possible.

Will looping work if I have transition timings set up?

Absolutely. Your slides will transition according to the timings you’ve set, looping back to the beginning when they reach the end.

How do I stop a looping presentation?

Simply press the ‘Esc’ key, and the presentation will stop looping and exit the slideshow view.

Can I loop a presentation on a Mac?

Yes, the steps are the same for PowerPoint on a Mac as they are for Windows.

Mastering PowerPoint looping presentations is like unlocking a new level in your presentation skills. It’s not just about making your slides look pretty; it’s about ensuring your message is always out there, always engaging, and always ready to inform. Whether you’re in the boardroom, at a booth, or in an educational setting, a well-crafted looping PowerPoint can make all the difference.

So go ahead, give it a try – your audience will thank you for it. And remember, the best presentations are those that not only deliver information but do so in a way that’s seamless and ever-present, just like the perfect loop.

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How To Loop a PowerPoint: A Step-by-Step Guide

Microsoft PowerPoint is a well-known tool for making and delivering presentations. Do you know how to use the looping feature? This feature makes it easy for presenters to move from slide to slide without having to click a mouse or computer key. Setting up and customizing this feature is simple.

In this article, you will learn the following:

What is PowerPoint looping?

How to set up powerpoint looping, how to stop looping on powerpoint presentations.

Typically, a PowerPoint presentation will only move from one slide to the next when prompted. A presenter will have to press the arrow key on the computer keyboard, right-click on the mouse, or press the button on a hand-held presentation remote in order to move to the next slide.

When you loop a PowerPoint, you set the presentation to move from one slide to the next without being prompted. For presenters, this means that you do not need to click the arrow key on the computer or click a mouse.

PowerPoint looping allows you to display each slide automatically for a certain amount of time, which you determine. Once the slide displays for that set time, the next slide automatically displays. After the final slide of the presentation, the slideshow repeats from the beginning.

To set up looping on a PowerPoint presentation, complete the following steps:

Create your PowerPoint presentation.

In the main menu of your PowerPoint (along the top of the screen), select “Slide Show.”

screenshot-of-the-slide-show-menu-option-in-PowerPoint

Click “Slide Show” to begin customizing your presentation’s display

In the menu that pops up at the top of your screen, select “Set Up Slide Show.”

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Click “Set Up Slide Show” to begin customizing your presentation’s display

In the box that appears, locate “Show options” and check the box next to “Loop continuously until ‘Esc.’”

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Check the box next to “Loop continuously until ‘Esc.’”

Click “OK.”

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Setting up timing between slides

Microsoft PPT will automatically set your slides to transition every two minutes, but you can easily customize how long you want each slide to display before moving to the next slide.

In the main menu, select “Transitions.”

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Click “Transitions”

Select the slide that you want to customize for the display time. If you would like all of the slides to have the same transition time, select all slides instead of just one.

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Select the slide for which you want to customize the display time. If you’d like all of the slides to have the same transition time, highlight all slides instead of just one.

In the “Timing” group under “Advance Slide,” check the box next to “After:.”

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Under “Advance Slide,” check the box next to “After:”

In the box next to “After:,” move the arrows up and down to determine how long you’d like the slides to display.

Once you loop your slideshow, it will display on a loop while you present. To stop this looping, simply press “Esc” on your keyboard. This will end your presentation looping.

Enhancing PowerPoint with graphics

Microsoft PowerPoint is just the beginning when it comes to creating useful presentations. If you would like to enhance the visual aspects of your PowerPoint presentations, consider add-on software that will help create graphics such as timelines, Gantt charts, and more.

Disclaimer:

The steps to loop a PowerPoint were researched in November 2021, and desktop screenshots reflect the platform layout of PowerPoint on a desktop PC. Applications and layouts are liable to change; see Microsoft’s “PowerPoint help & learning” page for additional information.

How to Loop a Powerpoint Office 365 Slideshow

For typical Powerpoint presentations that you just show to one person, you likely aren’t concerned with what happens when the slideshow is over.

But some situations call for a slideshow to continue playing for an extended period of time.

This means that you will need to learn how to loop a Powerpoint Office 365 presentation so that it plays continuously.

How to Do a Powerpoint for Office 365 Slideshow Loop

  • Open the presentation.
  • Select the Slide Show tab.
  • Choose Set Up Slide Show .
  • Check the Loop continuously until Esc box.
  • Click the top slide, hold down Shift , then click the last slide.
  • Choose the Transitions tab.
  • Uncheck On Mouse Click , check After , then set a duration for each slide.

Our guide continues below with more information on how to loop a Powerpoint Office 365 presentation, including pictures of these steps.

Sometimes you will create a presentation in Powerpoint that is going to be shown someplace where it will be unattended.

This could be at a trade show, in an office, or anywhere else where there is a TV or computer screen.

Constantly having to restart that slideshow yourself is often impractical, and would be tedious even if you were physically able to attend to it.

Fortunately, it’s possible to create a slideshow loop in Powerpoint so that the presentation will play continuously once it has concluded.

Our guide below will show you how to create a Powerpoint slideshow loop in Microsoft Powerpoint for Office 365.

Documents with pictures often need some adjustments before they look their best. You can find out more with our how to flip an image in Word article .

How to Make a Powerpoint Slideshow Loop (Guide with Pictures)

The steps in this article were performed in the Microsoft Powerpoint for Office 365 version of the application, but will work in most other versions of the application as well.

Note that the presentation can loop on its own, but you may need to adjust any screensaver or hibernation settings on your computer so that the screen will remain on.

Step 1: Open your slideshow in Powerpoint.

Step 2: click the slide show tab at the top of the window..

click the Slide Show tab

Step 3: Click the Set Up Slide Show button.

click the Set Up Slide Show button

Step 4: Check the box to the left of Loop continuously until Esc , then click OK .

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Step 5: Click your first slide in the column at the left side of the window, then hold down the Shift key, scroll down and click the last slide.

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Step 6: Select the Transitions tab at the top of the window.

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Step 7: Click the box to the left of On Mouse Click to remove the check mark, check the box to the left of After , then choose the amount of time to display each slide.

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I have set my slideshow to display each slide for 5 seconds in the image above.

You can start your slideshow at any time by pressing the F5 key on your keyboard.

You can stop the slideshow by pressing the Esc key on your keyboard.

You should now know how to loop a Powerpoint Office 365 presentation so that it continuously plays on repeat until you press the Esc key on your keyboard to terminate it.

Find out how to change your slide size in Powerpoint if you need a different orientation or slide dimensions for your presentation.

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You can easily create a looping slideshow using PowerPoint. A looping slideshow displays each slide automatically for a certain amount of time. Once that time has elapsed, the slide automatically continues to the next slide. Once the slideshow reaches the end, it repeats from the beginning.

  • Open your PowerPoint presentation.
  • Click the [Slide Show] tab > From the "Set Up" group, click "Set Up Slide Show".
  • From the resulting dialogue box, check "Loop continuously until 'Esc'" under the "Show options" section > Click [OK].
  • From the "Slides" preview side panel, click your first slide > Press and hold [Shift] and click your last slide. This will select all of your slides.
  • Click the [Transitions] tab > From the "Timing" group, uncheck "On Mouse Click" and check "After".
  • To adjust the time you would like each slide to display, click the up and down arrows in the "After:" field within the "Timing" group. When your slideshow reaches the last slide, it will automatically loop back to the beginning.

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  • Tick the Loop continuously until 'Esc' checkbox.

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  • Select all slides in the navigation pane.
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Displaying an introductory or welcome slide while your audience arrives for a presentation is common. While the audience enters the room and finds a seat, they may chat with one another, help themselves to refreshments, or sit quietly and wait for the show. The one-slide introduction that says welcome and displays pretty flowers is quaint, but it won’t grab anyone’s attention as they enter the room, and it certainly won’t keep anyone’s interest while they wait. Instead, grab their attention from the moment they walk through the door with an introductory presentation that introduces you and/or your presentation’s purpose—call it a mini presentation if you like. That way, you’ll have the attention and interest of your audience before you even begin.

I’m using Office 365 PowerPoint (desktop) on a Windows 10 64-bit system, but you can use an earlier version. This technique can’t be created in the browser edition. You can work with your own presentation or download the .pptx and .ppt demonstration files.

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Setting it up

This technique uses two shows—the preview and the main presentation–but you’ll store them as one. You control when your audience sees both.

It doesn’t matter where you place the introductory slides within the main presentation. At the beginning makes sense—that’s what we’ll do–but it isn’t necessary. If slide numbering matters, place your introductory slide as the end. Use as many introductory slides as needed but keep it to a minimum. The point is to present material that will interest the audience and enhance your program.

Once you’ve created the main presentation, add introductory slides. Your presentation, if run, would display the introductory slides and then the presentation. That’s not what you want; you want the presentation to repeat the introductory slides without advancing to the main presentation until you’re ready.

I’m using the school project presentation provided by PowerPoint as a demonstration file. As you can see in Figure A , I’ve changed the first two slides a bit; these two slides, slides 1 and 2, represent our introduction. Slides 3 through 7 represent our main presentation. (I’ve not changed the remaining slides.)

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Identifying the introduction slides

We now have two presentations in one. To control them as two separate shows, we’ll first identify the introductory slides. To do so:

  • In Slide Sorter, select the slides in the introduction—slides 1 and 2. To do so, hold down the Shift key while clicking both.
  • Click the Transition slide. In the Timing group, uncheck On mouse click, and click After. Enter the number of seconds you want to pause between slides—3 ( Figure B ).
  • Click the Slide Show tab, and then click Set Up Slide Show in the Set Up group.
  • In the resulting dialog, check Loop continuously until ‘Esc’ in the Show options section.
  • In the Show slides section, enter 1 and 2 for the From and To settings (slides 1 and 2).
  • Make sure to check the Using timings, if present option in the Advance slides section ( Figure C ) and click OK.

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If you play the presentation as is, it plays slides 1 and 2 continuously, never advancing to the main presentation. Next, we’ll create a custom slide show with the remaining slides.

Name the main presentation

We’ve identified slides 1 and 2 as the introduction. Now, let’s identify the main presentation by create a custom slide show as follows:

  • Click the slide Show tab, click Custom Slide Show in the Start Slide Show group, and then choose custom Shows.
  • Click New in the resulting dialog.
  • In the Define Custom Show dialog, enter Main Presentation in the Slide show name control.
  • Check slides 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 in the left list. Then, click Add to copy those slides to the Slides in custom show list to the right ( Figure D ). PowerPoint will renumber them, but don’t worry about that.
  • Click OK and then click Close.

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At this point, you have two slides that loop, slides 1 and 2, and a custom slide show named Main Presentation that contains 5 slides (slides 3 through 7). Right now, you can’t get from the looping intro to the main presentation.

How to start the main presentation

Once your audience is ready, you’ll want to start the main presentation. As yet, there’s no way to do so. To that end, we’ll add an action button to slide 2 that starts the main presentation. First, switch to Normal view. Then, select the last slide in the introduction, slide 2. To add the action button, do the following:

  • Click the Insert tab, click Shapes (in the Illustrations group), and then choose a shape from the Action Buttons at the bottom of the dropdown. Specifically, choose the second from the left, Go Forward or Next.
  • Click on the slide where you want to position the button.
  • In the resulting dialog, you’ll assign an action by choosing Custom Show from the Hyperlink to dropdown ( Figure E ). Don’t choose Next Slide, even though it seems to make sense. Doing so will display the next slide in the introduction—slide 1—not the next slide in sequence.
  • In the next dialog, choose Main Presentation ( Figure F ).
  • Click OK twice to return to Normal view.

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At this point, you’re done. However, you might want to make the action button invisible as follows:

  • With the action button still selected, click the Format tab. Then click the dialog launcher for the Shapes Styles group.
  • In the resulting pane, click Fill to display more options. Set the Transparency option to 100%.

That was easy, wasn’t it? Just don’t forget where the action button is. You can copy the button to slide 1 if you want the option of starting the presentation from either introductory slide. This is less important when you have only a few slides in the introduction. If you have several, consider copying the action button to all the slides or every other slide so you can quickly start the presentation regardless of which slide is up.

Show’s on!

All the hard work is done. Simply press F5 to run the show. PowerPoint will loop through slides 1 and 2. When you’re ready to start the presentation, click the (hidden) action button on slide 2. Because the action button specifies a custom show and not a specific slide, PowerPoint will return to the first slide in that show, slide 3 (slide 1 in the custom show) when you exit the last slide, slide 7. It won’t return to slides 1 and 2 in the introduction.

You can keep your audience mildly entertained or grab their interest early on with a short introductory presentation. Let the slides loop until you’re ready to begin the main presentation.

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You’ll be amazed at how intuitive it is. By configuring settings in the “Slide Show” or “Transitions” tab, you can set specific timings for each slide. No more scrambling or losing your place; your slides will advance seamlessly, letting you focus on what truly matters—delivering your message!

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Using advanced transition options for professionalism, enhancing presentations with audio and narration, creating self-running presentations for various contexts, quick tips for engagement:, setting up automatic transitions in powerpoint.

Configuring automatic transitions in PowerPoint can enhance the flow and professionalism of your presentations. We’ll walk through adjusting slide timings and utilizing advanced transition options.

First, let’s set up the basics. To ensure slides advance smoothly:

  • Select the Slide : Pick the slide needing a specific timing.
  • Go to Transitions Tab : Navigate to the “Transitions” tab on the PowerPoint ribbon.
  • Set Timing : In the “Timing” group, enter the desired duration in the “After” box. This controls how long the slide stays visible before moving to the next automatically.
  • Apply to All : To apply this timing to every slide, click the “ Apply to All Slides ” button.

This simple setup can significantly improve presentation flow.

For a polished presentation, consider advanced transition settings:

  • Transition Effects : Choose from various options, such as fade or wipe , to make transitions attractive.
  • Effect Options : Customize each transition effect (direction, duration) for a unique look.
  • Loop Continuously : For kiosk or booth presentations, set up transitions to loop automatically: Go to the Slide Show tab, click “Set Up Slide Show,” and tick the “Loop continuously until ‘Esc'” option.
  • Rehearse Timings : Practice with “Rehearse Timings” to perfect the flow. Use the timer to pause and retry each slide’s timing as needed.

An effective way to create engaging slides is to mix the transition types while maintaining consistency. This combination of settings and practice ensures that your presentation stays dynamic and professional without manual intervention.

Adding audio and narration boosts the professionalism and engagement of PowerPoint slides. Whether presented by a speaker or browsed by an individual, an automated presentation flows seamlessly.

First, let’s talk voiceovers . We can record our speech to provide clarity. It helps viewers who might be multitasking or not keen on reading all the text.

To add a voiceover :

  • Go to Insert
  • Click Audio
  • Select Record Audio

Next, consider the autoplay feature . By automating our slides, we eliminate the need for manual clicks. This is essential for trade shows and self-running presentations . Set up slide timings in the Transitions tab to control when slides advance.

Imagine we’re delivering a business presentation. Narration ensures that our key points are conveyed even if we’re not present. It’s like having a virtual guide with a clear speech, enhancing the viewer’s experience .

For a more interactive approach, include audio responses to possible questions. It feels more conversational and can anticipate viewer queries.

By combining these tools, we can create presentations that are not just functional but deeply engaging and professional.

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To create engaging and effective PowerPoint presentations, it’s essential to incorporate multimedia and interactive elements. Doing so enhances audience engagement and ensures the presentation delivers its message clearly and memorably.

Self-running PowerPoint presentations are ideal for scenarios like trade shows, exhibitions, or digital info kiosks. They can run on their own, requiring no manual interaction, which ensures a consistent pace.

First, we can set up our slides to advance automatically . In the “Transitions” tab, we can adjust the “After” setting to specify the duration each slide should stay on the screen.

Using the autoplay feature for audio or video clips adds another layer of engagement. Under the “Playback” tab, we can set multimedia elements to start automatically when the slide appears. This is particularly useful for photo slideshows or video demonstrations .

Another handy option is the loop continuously until ‘esc’ setting, located in the “Set Up Slide Show” options. This is perfect for displays that need to run non-stop, such as in a browsed at a kiosk setup.

Adding animations and transitions between slides can make the presentation more dynamic. However, we should use these features sparingly to maintain a professional feel. Annotations and on-slide interactions, such as clickable links or embedded forms, can also drive user engagement.

For example, adding background music or voice narrations can create a more immersive experience. We need to ensure a seamless flow from one element to another, maintaining consistency throughout the presentation.

Finally, testing is crucial. Whether we’re designing for a Windows PC, Mac, or even Android devices, we must ensure everything runs smoothly. The best way to do this is by running the entire presentation in “Slide Show” or “Presenter View” to catch any hitches before the big show.

By following these steps, we can create a self-running presentation that captivates and informs our audience effortlessly.

Maximizing Engagement with Effective Slide Design

Creating a visually engaging PowerPoint presentation isn’t just about flashy graphics. Let’s dive into some practical tips for designing slides that captivate your audience and keep them focused.

Start with the basics. Simplicity is key. We should use clean layouts and avoid clutter . This helps the audience focus on the main message without feeling overwhelmed.

Now, when it comes to engagement, a well-timed narrative can make a huge difference. Use Timings to automatically advance slides at the right moments. It’s like having a seamless storyteller guiding your audience.

Want to ensure continuous attention? Set your slides to loop continuously until ‘Esc’ . This is particularly useful during events where the presentation is displayed on a loop.

Adding multimedia elements can also enhance learning. Videos, audios, and animations when used appropriately can keep the content dynamic. Always preview these to ensure they play at the desired times.

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I have a PowerPoint presentation of about 100 slides, each with a narration I've recorded. All slides are timed. There are about 10 sections, and I want each section to have a different music background to the narration. I'll talk about the first section and explain my issue.

I've aligned a music track end-to-end on Audacity. I've trimmed it to five minutes so it will finish near the end of the tenth slide. I've also faded the ending.

I've inserted the track in the first PPT slide. I've clicked PLAYBACK, PLAY IN BACKGROUND, PLAY ACROSS SLIDES, LOOP UNTIL STOPPED, ensured the the track is the correct duration by looking in TRIM AUDIO. I've not clicked FADE OUT because it was faded in Audacity.

I've gone into ANIMATIONS, ANIMATION PANE, clicked the drop-down menu on the appropriate music track, clicked EFFECT OPTIONS, PLAY FROM BEGINNING, STOP PLAYING AFTER 10 SLIDES,

I've done the same thing for other sections with their respective music tracks, and I have the same problem.

What I can't achieve is for the five minutes of music to fade out near the end of the tenth slide. It just keeps playing. I've added up the timings of all the ten slides. I've also done a stopwatch check of how long the ten slides take to play, and the music track time with the fade should fit within the timeframe for the ten slides and fade before the end of the tenth slide.

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I realize that   You have inserted five minutes of music into your PPT and want it to stop   at the tenth slide. But it   never stops. You've made sure that   duration of music is correct.   Please feel free to correct me if my understanding is wrong.

I understand how you feel.   We've tried to replicate the issue here, but the music stops correctly here. You may need to provide more information to help us better understand what's really going on and provide additional help.

Based on your description, the steps you have followed seem to be exactly correct. If it's convenient, compare the steps in with those in this link: Play music across multiple slides in your slide show - Microsoft Support .

Where is this PowerPoint file stored? Local or OneDrive? Where it is stored may have an impact.

If it's set to stop playing on another page, like page 9, will it stop properly?

Try creating a new PowerPoint file. Try to see if the audio stops successfully in the new file. It may be a problem with a specific file.

Tell us the results and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Once the above questions are answered, we may recommend other troubleshooting steps.   

We look forward to hearing back from you.   

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  1. How to Loop a PowerPoint Presentation

    First, open your PowerPoint presentation in which you would like to loop. Once open, navigate to the "Set Up" group of the "Slide Show" tab and then select the "Set Up Slide Show" button. The "Set Up Show" window will appear. In the "Show options" group, check the box next to "Loop Continuously until Esc.".

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    In the Transitions tab in PowerPoint, you can select the type of transition (such as Fade) as well as timing options: Step 2: Set up a presentation to loop during a slide show. To set up a PowerPoint presentation to loop during a slide show: Click the Slide Show tab in the Ribbon and then click Set Up Slide Show. A dialog box appears.

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    How to loop a PowerPoint presentation. 1. Open the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that you want to loop. 2. With your PowerPoint presentation open, click on the "Slide Show" tab, then click on ...

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    Luckily, learning how to loop a PowerPoint is very easy! Just follow these 3 steps: 1. Open your presentation and go to the Slide Show tab. 2. Select the Set Up Slide Show option for the Set-Up Options window to appear. 3. In this window, go to the "Show options group" and tick the Loop continuously until 'Esc' (the first option).

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    Here's how to loop specific slides: Step 1: Select Slides: In the Slide Sorter view, hold "Shift" and click the first and last slides you want to loop. Step 2: Enable Looping: Go to the "Slide Show" tab and click "Set Up Show.". Check the box for "Loop continuously until 'Esc'" and choose "Show slides" from the dropdown ...

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    Step 3: Choose 'Loop continuously until 'Esc". In the 'Set Up Show' options, check the box for 'Loop continuously until 'Esc". By checking this option, you're telling PowerPoint to keep cycling through your slides until you press the Escape key to stop it.

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    Once you have the timings set to advance the slides, you can turn on the Loop setting. Go to the Slide Show tab and select Set Up Slide Show in the Set Up section. Under Show type, choose an option to play your presentation. If you plan to present the slideshow or have an individual view the show, choose one of the first two options.

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    Then, click on From Beginning to start the presentation. How to loop slides in PowerPoint . If you want to learn how to loop your slides in PowerPoint, follow these steps: Go to the Slide Show tab and select Set Up Slide Show. When the Set Up Show window appears, go to the Show options group and tick the Loop continuously until 'Esc' option ...

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    You can use a self-running presentation to run unattended in a booth or kiosk at a trade show or convention, or you can save it as a video and send it to a client. On the Slide Show tab, select Set Up Slide Show. Presented by a speaker (full screen) Allows the people watching your slide show to have control over when they advance the slides.

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    3. Set Up the Slide Show Loop in PowerPoint. I'll click the Slide Show tab on the ribbon, and then click Set Up Slide Show. The option that we need to turn on is Loop continuously until 'Esc'. Let's go ahead and press OK to turn that feature on. Let's check to make sure this is all working.

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    2. Click Set Up Slide Show in the middle Set Up section. This button will open up a pop-up window of detailed, advanced settings for your presentation. 3. In the Set Up Show window, click Loop continuously until 'Esc' in the Show options section. 4.

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    To loop PowerPoint slides manually or automatically, go to Slide Show -> Setup Show, enable the loop option, and go to Advance slides. Select Manually for moving slides on mouse click, arrow keys, or PowerPoint remote. Alternatively, select Use timings. PowerPoint loop slideshow.

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    Save your PowerPoint as a "Show" file. While you can simply save your changes to the existing PowerPoint presentation by pressing Ctrl+S, saving the PowerPoint as a Show file will launch the slide show as soon as you double-click the file: . Click File in the upper-left side of the window.; Click Save As on the left side of the page.; Double-click the This PC tab in the middle of the page.

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    Select the "Slide Show" option to start a loop for a particular set of slides. To initiate the loop, click the first slide in the thumbnail pane on the left. Click the final slide you wish to add to the loop while holding your keyboard's "Shift" key. Next, select "Setup Show" and turn on the looping feature.

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    To do this, press Slide Show > Set Up Slide Show on the ribbon bar. In the Set Up Show window, you'll see three available show types under the Show types section. To switch to kiosk mode, press ...

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    Step 4: Choose 'Loop continuously until 'Esc". In the 'Set Up Show' window, check the box that says 'Loop continuously until 'Esc". This is the setting that transforms your presentation from a one-time run-through to an endlessly looping display. It's the crucial step in ensuring your content gets maximum exposure.

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    In the menu that pops up at the top of your screen, select "Set Up Slide Show.". Click "Set Up Slide Show" to begin customizing your presentation's display. In the box that appears, locate "Show options" and check the box next to "Loop continuously until 'Esc.'". Check the box next to "Loop continuously until 'Esc ...

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    Open the presentation. Select the Slide Show tab. Choose Set Up Slide Show. Check the Loop continuously until Esc box. Click OK. Click the top slide, hold down Shift, then click the last slide. Choose the Transitions tab. Uncheck On Mouse Click, check After, then set a duration for each slide. Our guide continues below with more information on ...

  21. Loop a Powerpoint Presentation

    Open your PowerPoint presentation. Click the [Slide Show] tab > From the "Set Up" group, click "Set Up Slide Show". From the resulting dialogue box, check "Loop continuously until 'Esc'" under the "Show options" section > Click [OK]. From the "Slides" preview side panel, click your first slide > Press and hold [Shift] and click your last slide.

  22. How to Loop a PowerPoint Presentation

    Setting up a PowerPoint slideshow to loop continuously is easy: Switch to the Slide Show Ribbon tab. Click on Set Up Slide Show. Tick the Loop continuously until 'Esc' checkbox. By default, PowerPoint advances to the next slide only when a mouse click occurs. If you want your slideshow to advance automatically, follow the steps below:

  23. How to add a looping introduction to a PowerPoint presentation

    To do so: In Slide Sorter, select the slides in the introduction—slides 1 and 2. To do so, hold down the Shift key while clicking both. Click the Transition slide. In the Timing group, uncheck ...

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    Imagine we're delivering a business presentation. Narration ensures that our key points are conveyed even if we're not present. It's like having a virtual guide with a clear speech, enhancing the viewer's experience.. For a more interactive approach, include audio responses to possible questions. It feels more conversational and can anticipate viewer queries.

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