Showing Cursor During Presentation

Issue/Question

How do I make the cursor stay present during a PowerPoint Presentation? 

Environment

  • Microsoft Office
    • Powerpoint 2016

Resolution

  1. Start your presentation where you wish to begin. 
  2. Right-click the slide, select Pointer Options, and then click your desired pointer (Arrow, Pen, or Highlighter). 
  3. Right-click the slide again, select Pointer Options, and then select Arrow Options
  4. Click Visible; the pointer will now stay visible for the remainder of the presentation