How to Add Speaker Notes to a Presentation in PowerPoint 2003

Do you get nervous while giving presentations? Does your tongue get twisted or do you often forget what you were about to say? Adding speaker notes to a presentation in PowerPoint 2003 can help you feel more relaxed when giving a presentation. Follow these steps to add speaker notes to a presentation in PowerPoint 2003.

Things You'll Need

• PowerPoint 2003
• Computer

Instructions

1. Review your PowerPoint presentation. Make sure that it contains the correct information, including times, dates and financial notes.

2. Determine where in your presentation to include speaker notes, which will provide little reminders about what you want to say during your presentation.

3. Click on the "View" button to display your options and then choose the "Notes Page" view. This view will allow you to add, change and view all of your notes.

4. Review your notes. In the normal view, your slide will be displayed on the top half of the page with your notes located below. You can make specific notes for each individual slide.

5. Make your presentation. The audience won't be able to see your notes, but you will. You can also print and distribute your notes.

Tips & Warnings

• Speaker notes will help you stay focused during a presentation.

• Keep your notes short and to the point.

• Do not go overboard with notes. Don't use this space to write out the entire presentation verbatim.