Wednesday, August 23, 2023

View speaker notes while co-presenting Google Slides in Google Meet

What’s changing

Earlier this year, we added a new feature that allows multiple people to present a Google Slides presentation together in Meet. Starting today, co-presenters are now also able to view speaker notes. 
View speaker notes while co-presenting Google Slides in Google Meet

Who’s impacted 

End users 


Why it’s important 

Primary and co-presenters can now read from the same speaker notes while engaging with their audience during a presentation. This allows everyone to present with greater confidence and reduces context switching between Meet and Slides. 


Additional details 

This feature requires a computer with a Google Chrome or Edge browser. 


Getting started 

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. 
  • End users: 
    • As the main presenter: 
      • To start a presentation, select “present a tab” in Meet > “start slideshow”. 
      • To add a co-presenter, select "Add co-presenter" in the people panel drop down menus. 
      • To view speaker notes, click the speaker notes button in the controls at the bottom corner of the presentation. 
    • As a co-presenter: 
      • You’ll be notified that the primary presenter assigned you as a co-presenter. 
      • You’ll get control over the Slides presentation, allowing you to navigate the deck for everyone in the meeting. 
      • To view speaker notes, click the speaker notes button in the controls at the bottom corner of the presentation. 
        • Note: co-presenters must have edit access to the Slides presentation in order to view speaker notes 
    • Visit the Help Center to learn more about co-presenting Slides in Google Meet

Rollout pace 

Availability 

  • Available to Google Workspace Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, and the Teaching & Learning Upgrade

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