PowerPoint settings for SongShow Plus

 Applicable SongShow Plus Versions:   
This article applies to all versions of SongShow Plus.

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UPDATE: Before proceeding, review the updates to Microsoft PowerPoint use in SongShow Plus found here.

Microsoft PowerPoint can be used to display slide shows within SongShow Plus.  In order for this to work as smoothly as possible, the follow PowerPoint settings are recommended:

PowerPoint 2013/2016/2019

• Under the Slide Show monitor settings:
  • Open PowerPoint and open any slide show.
  • From the main ribbon select the Slide Show tab.
  • In the section called Monitors, confirm the following:
    • The Monitor selection is set to Automatic.
    • The "Use Presenter View" option is un-checked.

Additional modifications may be recommended separately if needed in certain circumstances.  Refer to individual KB articles for these situational settings.

PowerPoint 2010

• Under the Slide Show monitor settings:
  • Open PowerPoint and open any slide show.
  • From the main ribbon select the Slide Show tab.
  • In the section called Monitors, confirm the following:
    • The Monitor selection is set to the projection target display (there is no "Automatic" setting).
    • The "Use Presenter View" option is un-checked.

Additional modifications may be recommended separately if needed in certain circumstances.  Refer to individual KB articles for these situational settings.

Earlier versions of PowerPoint

• There may be specific settings used in certain circumstances.  Refer to individual KB articles for these situational settings.

NOTE: When using PPT with Windows 10, please refer to KB TS296 for additional SongShow Plus settings adjustments.

If this article does not resolve the issue, contact the Support Team.

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