In Microsoft PowerPoint how do I set up slide show to automatically display series of slides?

To make a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow run automatically, you need to set timings and configure the show settings. Here’s the straightforward way:

1. Set slide timings (automatic advance)

1. Go to the Transitions tab.
2. In the Timing section:
   • Uncheck On Mouse Click
   • Check After and enter the number of seconds you want the slide to display.
3. Click Apply to All if you want the same timing for every slide.

👉 Alternatively:

• Go to Slide Show → Rehearse Timings
• Click through your slides at the pace you want—PowerPoint records the timing automatically.

2. Set the slideshow to run automatically

1. Go to Slide Show → Set Up Slide Show
2. Under Show type, choose:
   • Browsed at a kiosk (full screen)
     This makes the slideshow loop and prevents manual clicking.
3. Make sure:
   • Using timings, if present is checked.

3. Loop the presentation (optional)

In the same Set Up Slide Show window:

• Tick Loop continuously until ‘Esc’

4. Start the slideshow

• Press F5 or click From Beginning

Common pitfalls

• Slides won’t auto-advance if On Mouse Click is still checked.
• Animations also need timing if you want them to run automatically (set them in the Animations pane).