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How to use presenter mode in Miro

Learn how to launch Miro's Interactive Presentation Mode, arrange frames into a slideshow, and guide viewers through your board live.

Quick answer

Open your Miro board, arrange your content into frames, then click the Present icon in the top-right toolbar. Choose Presentation mode, select which frames to include and their order, then click Present to start. Viewers can follow along in real time, and you navigate using arrow keys or on-screen controls.

Steps at a glance

  1. Organize your board content into frames in the order you want
  2. Click the Present icon in the top-right toolbar
  3. Select Presentation mode from the dropdown menu
  4. Choose which frames to include and set their sequence
  5. Click Present to launch the interactive slideshow
  6. Navigate with arrow keys or on-screen next/previous buttons
  7. Share the presentation link so others can follow along

Summary

Presenter mode in Miro turns your board into a guided, interactive slideshow by stepping viewers through frames in a set order. It keeps the audience focused on what you want them to see while still letting them explore the live board if you allow it.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Organize your board into frames

    Presenter mode plays through frames in sequence, so group related content into frames before you start. If you haven't set these up yet, review how to add a frame to structure your board sections, and consider adding sticky notes, images, or tables inside each frame so every step has something to look at.

  2. Step 2

    Open the Present menu

    Click the Present button in the top-right corner of your board toolbar. A dropdown appears with two options: Presentation and Slideshow. Presentation mode is the interactive option that lets you move between frames while viewers watch live and, depending on permissions, explore the board themselves.

  3. Step 3

    Select Presentation mode and choose your frames

    Click Presentation from the dropdown to open the setup panel. Miro lists all frames on your board — check the ones you want included and drag them into the order you plan to cover. Uncheck any frames that hold rough drafts or notes you don't want visible.

  4. Step 4

    Start the presentation

    Click the Present button in the setup panel to launch the slideshow view. Your screen switches to a focused frame-by-frame layout with navigation arrows at the bottom or sides of the screen. A progress indicator shows how many frames remain.

  5. Step 5

    Navigate and interact during the presentation

    Move forward and backward using the on-screen arrows or your keyboard's left and right arrow keys. Because this is interactive mode, you can still click into elements, add a sticky note, or leave a live comment without leaving presentation view — useful if the audience asks questions mid-session.

  6. Step 6

    Share the session with your audience

    Send collaborators your board's sharing link so they can open the same presentation and follow your navigation in real time. Check your board's sharing settings first — if you need to restrict who can join, review how to invite collaborators or set the board to invite-only before presenting to an external audience.

  7. Step 7

    Exit presenter mode

    Click the X icon in the top corner of the presentation view, or press the Escape key, to return to the standard editing view of your board. Any comments or elements added during the session stay on the board after you exit.

Why this matters

You're about to walk stakeholders, clients, or teammates through a workshop board, roadmap, or brainstorm and need everyone looking at the same section at the same time. Presenter mode stops people from scrolling off on their own and gives your walkthrough a clean, professional flow.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is presenter mode available on Miro's free plan?

    Yes, Interactive Presentation Mode is available on Miro's free plan. You can create frames, launch a presentation, and share it with viewers without upgrading to a paid tier.

  • Can viewers interact with the board during a presentation?

    Yes, depending on the permissions you've set, viewers can click around the board, add comments, or place their own sticky notes while you present, making it more collaborative than a static slideshow.

  • What's the difference between Presentation mode and Slideshow mode?

    Presentation mode is interactive — you and viewers can click, comment, and explore the live board while moving through frames. Slideshow mode is a simpler, non-interactive walkthrough that just displays frames in order like static slides.

  • Can I add live elements while presenting?

    Yes, you can add comments, sticky notes, or other elements without exiting presenter mode, which is useful for capturing feedback in real time during a walkthrough.

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