Have you ever seen a presentation where the presenter wrote exactly what they would say on the slide itself? When slides are packed with paragraphs, they can be difficult for many people to follow—including those sitting in the back, individuals with dyslexia, people with learning differences, or anyone trying to read while listening to a presenter. Cognitive overload can result, and learners often miss the main point for all the details.
Instead of writing everything on the slide, focus on key ideas or short phrases and let your spoken explanation provide the details. This makes slides easier to scan, reduces cognitive overload, and helps your audience to stay engaged.
Quick Tip: Aim for a few concise bullet points per slide and keep full explanations in your speaker notes.
Concise slides help everyone focus on the message—not the reading!