Easy Tech TutsHow to Present in Canva With Presenter View Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Presenter View solves a common problem during live presentations: keeping track of your notes while your audience only sees the slide. This guide walks through enabling and using the feature in Canva so you can present with more confidence, whether it's a client pitch, a classroom lesson, or a webinar. It's aimed at anyone who wants a smoother, more professional delivery.
01Open your presentation and locate Presenter View
From your finished Canva presentation, find the option to launch Presenter View before you go live.
02Set up your notes
Add speaker notes to each slide ahead of time so they appear alongside the current and upcoming slide during your talk.
03Practice the flow
Run through your presentation once in Presenter View to get comfortable with how notes and slide previews are laid out.
04Present live
Share your screen or connect to a projector, keeping Presenter View open on your own display while the audience sees just the slides.
Frequently asked questions
Can my audience see my notes in Presenter View?
No — Presenter View is designed so only you see your notes and the upcoming slide while viewers see the current slide.
Do I need extra software to use Presenter View?
No additional software is needed; it's built into Canva's presentation tools.
Is Presenter View useful for online webinars?
Yes, it works well for screen-shared presentations since you can keep your notes visible only on your own screen.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
