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Displaying Powerpoint on a Church Projector

Tips for Displaying Powerpoint on a Projector

Powerpoint is presentation software that has become the de facto standard for business presentations. It’s intuitive, easy to use, and can be used on any computer or device with an internet connection.

But how do you display PowerPoint on the projector? If you’re presenting your slides in person to an audience, you can share them with people who may not be sitting next to you.

The most popular way is by projecting PowerPoint onto a large screen. We’ll review wired and wireless options for displaying PowerPoint on the projector!

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Steps To Display PowerPoint On Your Projector

Connect Your Projector To Your Computer

First, you have to connect your computer and projector. If the projector has an HDMI port, plug one end of a standard HDMI cable into your laptop or desktop’s HDMI port and the other end into the projector itself.

If your projector does not have an HDMI input but instead a VGA port, you will need to connect it to your computer using a standard VGA cable.

If the projector does not have either of these ports, there are other ways to project PowerPoint! You could use an adapter or converter that can change HDMI or VGA into whatever connection your projector needs.

Or, if all else fails, you can use a wireless presentation system where the signal is sent from your computer to another device, which then sends it wirelessly to the projector!

Turn On Your Projector And Computer

Once you have everything connected, ensure your computer and projector are powered on. It may take a moment for your projector to warm up and your computer to boot up.

Open Up Your PowerPoint Program On Your Computer

Once your projector is on and connected to your computer, you can open up PowerPoint. If this is the first time you have tried connecting a projector to display a PowerPoint presentation, please ensure it’s selected as the main display device.

You should also check that there isn’t anything being shown on both screens or an extended desktop.

Make Sure Your Projector Is Selected As The Main Display

First, right-click on the desktop and go to ‘Screen Resolution.’ This will open up a new window. From there, click on ‘Detect’ under Multiple Displays. If you have just one monitor connected, it should say, “Multiple displays detected.” Once completed, you should see your projector listed under “Multiple displays.”

Click ‘Make this my main display‘ so PowerPoint will open up on the big screen.

Enable Presentation Mode On Your Computer

Now you need to turn off all screens except the one projecting onto the wall. To do this, right-click again and select ‘Displays‘ and then ‘Show desktop only on.’ Click the drop-down menu next to “Selected display” and choose your projector.

Open Up Your PowerPoint File And Start Presenting!

Once you’ve done all this, PowerPoint should open up on the big screen, and you can start presenting! If your presentation has a slide show timer, ensure it is turned off before continuing. You don’t want to show blank slides for five minutes while we wait for the computer and projector to warm up!

Conclusion – Displaying Powerpoint on a Projector

There are many different ways to display PowerPoint on the projector, but not all of them work for everyone. The easiest way is by using an HDMI cable and plugging your computer into the projector directly. However, if you cannot connect this way or need a wireless presentation system, there are other options available!

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Pastor Duke Taber
Pastor Duke Taber

Pastor Duke Taber

All articles have been written or reviewed by Pastor Duke Taber.
Pastor Duke Taber is an alumnus of Life Pacific University and Multnomah Biblical Seminary.
He has been in pastoral ministry since 1988.
Today he is the owner and managing editor of 3 successful Christian websites that support missionaries around the world.
He is currently starting a brand new church in Mesquite NV called Mesquite Worship Center, a Non-Denominational Spirit Filled Christian church in Mesquite Nevada.