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How to record in PowerPoint in full screen

Learn how to record PowerPoint presentations in full screen mode by hiding thumbnails and configuring ribbon settings properly.

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Written by Dan Delauretis
Updated over a week ago

Note that you do not need an active subscription to Microsoft in order to access PowerPoint. You simply need a free Microsoft account and log into OneDrive to access this PowerPoint version.

1) Start by hiding the image thumbnails on the left:

PowerPoint - Hide Thumbnail

2) Click on the arrow in the right-hand corner to deploy the drop-down menu. Once there, check the "Single Line Ribbon" and the "Automatically Hide"

PowerPoint - Ribbon Layout and Show Ribbon

3) You are now ready to record!

PowerPoint - Ready to record
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