How to Present Slides from Keynote on iPad

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Connect the external display

   Plug your display adapter into the iPad USB-C port and connect the HDMI or VGA cable to your projector or monitor. If using AirPlay, open Control Center, tap the Screen Mirroring icon, and select your target device from the list.

   Note: Ensure your display is powered on and set to the correct input source before proceeding.
2. 30 sec

   Open your presentation

   Launch the Keynote app from your Home Screen. Locate and tap the file you intend to present to open it in the editor view.

3. 45 sec

   Verify presentation display settings

   Tap the More icon (three dots) in the top toolbar. Select Presentation Display and ensure Mirror Display is disabled if you wish to use Presenter Display mode, which shows your upcoming slides and notes on the iPad screen.

   Note: Enabling Mirror Display shows exactly what the audience sees, including your interface tools.
4. 15 sec

   Start the slideshow

   Select the first slide in the slide navigator sidebar. Tap the Play button located in the top-right toolbar to begin the presentation.

5. 1 min

   Navigate slides and notes

   Tap the screen or swipe left to advance to the next slide or build. To view your presenter notes, tap the screen once, then tap the note icon if you are not already in Presenter Display mode.

   Note: Use a pinch gesture on the slide navigator to quickly jump between non-sequential slides.
6. 30 sec

   End the presentation

   To exit the slideshow at any time, perform a two-finger pinch gesture on the screen or tap the X icon in the top-left corner. Disconnect your adapter or stop the AirPlay stream once the presentation concludes.