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Microsoft releases an update in Teams so that virtual annotations can be used in PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams continues to add improvements and now users of the application for both Windows 10 and macOS have new functions and features such as the new PowerPoint Live integration for easy presentation building virtual with annotations.

Microsoft continues with Teams its policy to constantly apply updates and improvements. We have recently seen how the platform prepared its leap to compete in the domestic sphere or improve the use depending on the network to which we are connected, away from business environments and now it aims to facilitate presentations and improve productivity.


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New features that will arrive as part of the June 2021 update and that will allow, for example, when loading a PowerPoint slide, the user has, thanks to the integration of PowerPoint Live, a set of tools that make it easier to add annotations.

A functionality clearly oriented to organizers and presenters that allows use as a virtual laser pointer to focus attention on a point during a presentation. It also makes it easy to add content and improve exposure during a presentation.

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In this sense, the user will have different annotation modes thanks to various tools that include different types of brushes or pens in various colors. It is the main change, although Microsoft added a series of details to clarify the use that it can be given:

  • The annotations are accessible only during active meeting from Microsoft Teams and once the meeting is over, these will not be saved in the PowerPoint presentation.
  • Attendees joining the meeting later, they will be able to see the annotations made while they were absent.
  • The function to create annotations it is exclusive for Windows and macOS, not available for iOS and Android, although the annotations will be visible on all platforms.

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Microsoft plans to start supporting virtual PowerPoint presentations with an update that will be released in the next few days.

Via | Windows Latest


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