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Quick Start Guide

Let's create your first presentation in just 5 minutes! 🚀

Step 1: Open Slidepicker​

Go to https://slidepicker.com in your web browser.

You'll see two panels:

  • Left side - This is where you type
  • Right side - This is where you see your slides

Step 2: Clear the Example​

The editor already has example content. Let's clear it and start fresh!

  1. Click in the left panel (the editor)
  2. Press Ctrl + A (or Cmd + A on Mac) to select all
  3. Press Delete to clear it

Now you have a blank canvas! ✨

Step 3: Write Your First Slide​

Type this in the editor:

# My First Presentation

Welcome to my amazing slides!

What happened?

  • You'll see a slide appear on the right with your title!
  • The # symbol makes text into a big heading

Step 4: Add a Second Slide​

To create a new slide, add three dashes (---). Type this:

# My First Presentation

Welcome to my amazing slides!

---

## About Me

Hi, I'm [Your Name]!

What happened?

  • Now you have TWO slides!
  • The --- separates slides
  • ## makes a slightly smaller heading

Step 5: Add Some Bullet Points​

Let's add a list to your second slide:

# My First Presentation

Welcome to my amazing slides!

---

## About Me

Hi, I'm [Your Name]!

* I love creating presentations
* Slidepicker makes it easy
* This is fun!

What happened?

  • The * symbol creates bullet points
  • Each line with * becomes a separate point

Step 6: Try Fullscreen Mode​

Click the Play button (▶️) in the top navigation bar.

Wow! Your presentation now fills the whole screen!

Navigation:

  • Press → (right arrow) to go to next slide
  • Press ← (left arrow) to go back
  • Press Esc to exit fullscreen

Step 7: Change Colors (Optional)​

  1. Exit fullscreen (press Esc)
  2. Click the color picker in the top bar
  3. Choose your favorite color
  4. Watch your slides update instantly! 🎨

🎉 Congratulations!​

You just created your first presentation in Slidepicker!