Keynote - Add slide numbers at top with a border

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Keynote - Add slide numbers at top with a border

While playing Keystone slides, they unexpectedly were displayed with a border, plus the slide number and the total number of slides at the TOP. I cannot reproduce this "format(?)," nor find any reference to it. The actual slide was reduced in size to make room for the border. I don't want any of these "features."

Unfortunately, a few of the slides contained videos which would not play which makes this format especially undesireable..

I would like to know how to activate this format (to avoid doing it) and how to deactivate it if I ever do.

Suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Dick

MacBook Air, macOS 14.6

Posted on Oct 9, 2024 7:57 AM

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Answer 1

Camelot

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Oct 9, 2024 12:26 PM in response to DHuitema

The only thing I can think of that comes close is:

Play -> Customize Presenter Display

but this is used (primarily) in dual-screen setups where the presenter has one display showing what's next (as a reminder), timers, notes, etc., and the main presentation runs on a separate screen. This is the only thing I can think of that shows 'Slide x of y', which is why I think it may be relevant - maybe it's something you need to fiddle with.

It sounds like you're seeing the presenter's screen, not the audience screen.

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Answer 2

Camelot

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Oct 10, 2024 9:48 AM in response to DHuitema

If you're looking at Presenter view, videos don't display there by default (they're a distraction).

You can get them to play there via the Presenter Settings

But, ultimately, showing the presentation rather than the presenter screen should solve the issue :)

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Answer 3

DHuitema Author

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Oct 9, 2024 2:31 PM in response to Camelot

Thanks, Camelot!

That's the screen, but that set of steps doesn't allow changing slides!

I have never intentionally used those steps. Needless to say, I must have done something like them, though, and they led to that format but also allowed me to advance slides.

I was able to advance slides last Sunday, but, interestingly, I couldn't start videos that are Keynote slides.

If this ever happens to me again, I'll know to hit Escape and start over. GRRRR

Thanks again for pinpointing the problem!

Cheers!!

Dick

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