Limelight

What is Presenter Mode?

Presenter mode is a configuration or set of tools that makes presenting clearer, typically adding ways to point at, emphasize, or annotate what is on screen.

Presenter mode is a catch-all for the features that help someone present effectively. In slide software it often means a presenter view with speaker notes and a next-slide preview. More broadly it refers to any setup that helps you guide attention, such as a visible pointer, a spotlight on the cursor, or the ability to draw over the screen as you talk.

The goal of presenter mode is to keep the audience looking where you want them to look. That is why presenting tools tend to bundle emphasis features: pointers, highlights, keystroke displays, and annotation. These work regardless of the app you are presenting, because attention problems show up in demos and live software, not just slides.

Limelight adds presenting power on macOS as a menu-bar overlay that works over any app, not just slides. It gives you a cursor spotlight to act as a pointer, an on-screen keystroke display for shortcuts you press, and freehand drawing to annotate live. Each is a global hotkey, so you can switch on the right tool the instant you need it.

Why Limelight

  • ▸Refers to display setups and tools that aid presenting
  • ▸In slide apps it often means presenter view with notes
  • ▸Broadly includes pointers, highlights, and annotation for any app
  • ▸Limelight adds a cursor spotlight, keystroke display, and freehand drawing over any macOS app
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FAQ

Is presenter mode only for slide decks?
No. Slide apps have a presenter view, but presenting tools like Limelight work over any app, so you can guide attention in live demos too.
What presenting tools does Limelight offer?
A cursor spotlight pointer (⌃⌥1), an on-screen keystroke display (⌃⌥2), and freehand drawing (⌃⌥3), each on a global hotkey.

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