How to Make a Computer Screen Go Black With PowerPoint

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press B during the presentation.

   If you are using a recent version of PowerPoint, this shortcut should make your screen black.
   
   This hotkey can come in handy when you want to:
   Pause your presentation to gain the full attention of your audience.
   
   Talk about something that is not relevant to the slide that is being viewed.
   
   Show a blank screen at the beginning or ending of your presentation.
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   Step 2: Start the presentation.

   First, open your PowerPoint presentation.
   
   Click on the icon for presentation mode – or go to View Slideshow.
   
   You can also press f5 to view the show. , When you would like the screen to go black, simply press the “B” key on your keyboard.
   
   If you have a newer version of PowerPoint, this hotkey should make the screen immediately go dark. , To make the screen go white, simply press the “W” key.
   
   Press it again to return to the presentation.
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   Step 3: Press the B key.

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   Step 4: To return to the presentation

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   Step 5: press the “B” key again.

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