Showing Cursor During Presentation

Instructions for showing the cursor / pointer during a PowerPoint 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.