> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.walktheroom.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Present

> Present your ideas with keyboard shortcuts and navigation

# Presenting Your Presentation

A quick guide to presenting with Walk the Room, including keyboard shortcuts and navigation controls.

## Starting Your Presentation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open your presentation">
    Navigate to the presentation you want to present.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Present">
    Click the "Present" or "Start Presentation" button to enter full-screen mode.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Begin presenting">
    Your presentation starts on the first slide.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Navigation Controls

### Keyboard Shortcuts

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Next Slide" icon="arrow-right">
    Press **Right Arrow** or **Spacebar**
  </Card>

  <Card title="Previous Slide" icon="arrow-left">
    Press **Left Arrow**
  </Card>

  <Card title="Close Presentation" icon="square-x">
    Press **ESC** key
  </Card>

  <Card title="Show Menu" icon="menu">
    Move mouse to **top of screen**
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Mouse Navigation

* **Click right side** of screen: Next slide
* **Click left side** of screen: Previous slide
* **Hover at top**: Show navigation menu

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## Using the Menu

Access the menu by moving your mouse to the top of the screen.

### Menu Options

**Jump to Slides:**

* View all slides or sections
* Click any slide to jump directly to it
* Useful for answering questions or skipping content

**Close Presentation:**

* Click "Close" or "Exit Presentation"
* Returns you to the editor view
* Alternative to pressing ESC key

<Tip>
  Use the menu to quickly navigate to specific slides when audience members ask
  questions about content you have already covered.
</Tip>

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## Presentation Tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Practice your navigation">
    Familiarize yourself with the keyboard shortcuts before presenting to avoid fumbling during your presentation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use sections for organization">
    If your presentation has sections, use the menu to jump between topics
    smoothly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Know your shortcuts">
    Remember: Right Arrow (next), Left Arrow (previous), ESC (close), hover top
    (menu).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test before presenting">
    Always run through your presentation once before the actual event to ensure everything works.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Quick Reference

| Action             | Method                       |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------- |
| Next slide         | Right Arrow or Spacebar      |
| Previous slide     | Left Arrow                   |
| Jump to slide      | Hover top → Click slide      |
| Close presentation | ESC key or hover top → Close |
| Show menu          | Move mouse to top of screen  |

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Menu not appearing">
    Make sure you move your mouse all the way to the top edge of the screen. Try moving it slowly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Keyboard shortcuts not working">
    Click once on the presentation area to ensure it has focus, then try the
    shortcuts again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Cannot exit full screen">
    Press ESC key. If that does not work, hover at top and click "Close Presentation" in the menu.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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Ready to present? Remember: Right Arrow to advance, ESC to exit, and hover at the top for the menu. Keep it simple and focus on your message!