The Prezi Present editor is where you can build, share and present your presentation. All of its elements are intuitively designed for ease in creation and collaboration. Here's our quick start guide to the Prezi Present editor and its main components. Happy editing!
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What is the Prezi Present editor?
The Prezi Present editor is the workspace where you build and edit your presentation. When you use the Prezi Present editor, you add content, adjust layout, apply styles, and prepare to present or share. Prezi intentionally designs the editor to support motion-based navigation, and fast creation - ideal for AI-generated presentations, business pitch decks, and classroom presentation tools.
You use the editor to:
- Add frames, text, images, videos, audio, charts, lines, and shapes
- Control structure and flow for effective presenting
- Apply themes, colors, fonts, and brand kits
- Preview and present directly from Prezi
- Collaborate with teammates in real time
What can I do from the top toolbar?
When editing with the Prezi Present editor, the top toolbar gives you direct access to essential actions such as changing the title of your project, sharing, adding content and customizing your presentation.
From the hamburger menu in the top left, you can:
- Return to your dashboard
- Start a new presentation
- Make a copy
- Save
- Export to PDF and PPTX
- Search for elements in your presentation
- Set navigation options
- Enable spell check
- Open keyboard shortcuts
From the top menu, you can:
- Update style (background, colors, text style, apply brand kit and watermark)
- Add text
- Include media (images, videos, audio, charts, slides)
- Insert shapes and lines
- Use Storyblocks
- Animate
From the More menu, you can:
- Add topics, comments, and presenter notes
- Access your personal library
You can also:
- Add or draw a new frame
- Preview your presentation
- Start presenting
- Record a video
- Share using view links, broadcast, collaborate, or download as PPTX and PDF
What is the context toolbar and context menu?
The context toolbar appears when you select any item in your Prezi. The context toolbar helps you format and edit objects directly.
What can I do from the context toolbar?
When you select content, you can:
- Format text
- Align objects
- Change styles
- Insert links
- Add animations
- Crop and edit images
- Add items to your library
What happens when I right-click an object in Prezi?
Right-clicking opens the context menu, where you can:
- Move items forward or backward in the layer order
- Enable or disable text autofit
- Lock objects to keep your layout consistent
- Detach content from a frame
Learn more about using the context menu in the Prezi Present editor.
What is the left sidebar and how do I use it?
The left sidebar shows your the order and structure of your presentation. This is where you manage the flow of your Prezi.
Using this timeline, you can:
- Add new frames
- View and edit the presentation structure
- Preview the order of your content and animations
- Navigate by clicking thumbnails
- Reorder frames by dragging
- Add animations, audio, or presenter notes to a frame
- Set any frame as the starting point
Learn more about the how to use Prezi's left sidebar.
What is the navigation bar at the bottom?
The navigation bar is always visible in the bottom center of the screen while you’re in the editor. From here, you can:
- Switch between Select and Hand tools
- Move to previous and next steps
- Jump to the overview
- Zoom in and out to explore your canvas
Learn more on how to navigate the Prezi Present editor.
How do I navigate my Prezi during editing?
You navigate your Prezi during editing by using your mouse, trackpad, or both. In the navigation bar at the bottom of the Prezi Present editor, choose Mouse or Trackpad so movement feels natural.
When navigating your Prezi during editing, you zoom, pan, and move objects directly on the canvas.
To zoom:
- Use your mouse scroll wheel or trackpad scrolling gesture to zoom in or out.
- You can also use the Zoom controls in the navigation bar.
To pan and explore the canvas:
- Turn on the Select tool to pan using right-click + drag (mouse or trackpad).
- Pan freely to explore your full layout and frame structure.
To move objects:
- Make sure the Select tool is on.
- Click an object to move, resize, or reposition it.
What happens if the Hand tool is on?
If the Hand tool is active, you pan around the canvas smoothly, similar to moving a map. The Hand tool focuses on navigation, so switch back to the Select tool whenever you want to select or edit objects.
This setup helps you move confidently through your Prezi, adjust layouts, and explore your presentation story from any angle.
FAQ
How do I navigate my Prezi during editing?
Use your mouse or trackpad to zoom and pan, and choose the correct device in the navigation bar. Use the Select tool to move objects, or use the Hand tool to pan without selecting anything.
How do I add content to my presentation?
Use the menu in the top toolbar to insert frames, text, media, shapes, and visuals.
How do I start presenting?
Click the Present button in the top toolbar to open presentation mode.
How do I share my Prezi?
Open the Share button in the top toolbar to create a view link, invite collaborators, or export your Prezi as a PPT or PDF. You can also record a video from the Present button.
Where do I manage my presentation’s structure?
Use the left sidebar to organize frames and reorder steps.
How do I use Prezi AI to design my presentation?
Prezi AI helps you generate a presentation structure and design quickly. Learn more about Prezi AI.