1. Keynote is a presentation software application developed as a part of the iWork productivity suite by Apple Inc. Version 10 of Keynote for Mac, the latest major update, was released in March 2020. On January 27, 2010, Apple announced a new version of Keynote for iPad with an all-new touch interface.
  2. Use Keynote software because it's packed with intuitive design tools and is built into your Mac devices. Also, use Keynote because it's easier to work with to create a quality presentation quickly. Use PowerPoint if you're an advanced power user that needs more robust functionality and the learning curve is worth investing your time in.
  3. Jan 02, 2011. Keynote Live lets you present a slideshow that viewers can follow from their Mac, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and from iCloud.com. Create self-running, interactive shows for kiosks and displays. Control your slideshow from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or iPod touch with Keynote for iOS iCloud.

May 20, 2013  Reinstall Keynote or iWork using the original method when purchased using the installer file or installed from the App Store. Shutdown the Mac and restart holding down the shift key until the apple logo appears. Let the Mac complete the start up procedure completely, it will take longer to start as it is repairing software on the hard drive.

Set up your presentation

Choose a theme, add slides, and then change the look and aspect ratio of your Keynote presentation.

Learn how to set up your presentation

Get started with shapes

Choose from over 500 professionally drawn shapes or create a new shape of your own.

Learn how to add or edit a shape

Draw on your iPad or iPhone

Draw directly on your presentations with Apple Pencil on supported devices, or with your finger.

Learn how to draw on your Keynote presentations

Animate an object

Draw a path to animate an object across a slide on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Learn how to animate objects in Keynote

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Here's what you need:

  • Your paired Apple Watch and iPhone.
  • Keynote for iOS 2.5.3 or later on your iPhone. Open Keynote for iOS 2.5.3 or later on your iPhone at least once before you use Keynote on Apple Watch.
  • Keynote on your Apple Watch. Use the Apple Watch app on your iPhone to install the latest version of Keynote. To make sure the app installed, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, then tap My Watch > Keynote > Show App on Apple Watch.

Keynote works best with these settings:

  1. On your Apple Watch, open the Settings app on the Home screen.
  2. Tap General > Wake Screen.
  3. Turn on Wake Screen on Wrist Raise.
  4. Under Resume To, select Previous Activity.

You can also check the settings from your iPhone:

  1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone and tap the My Watch tab.
  2. Tap General > Wake Screen.
  3. Turn on Wake Screen on Wrist Raise.
  4. Under On Wrist Raise, select Resume Last Activity.

Control a Keynote presentation from your Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch can control a presentation on your iPhone if:

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  • Your iPhone is connected to an external display using an adapter or AirPlay.
  • There are no presentation devices, such as your Mac or iPad, paired with Keynote for iOS on your iPhone.
  • You have a presentation open or already playing in Keynote for iOS on your iPhone.

You can also use your Apple Watch to control presentations on another device, such as your Mac, if:

  • Keynote for iOS is open to the Keynote Remote screen.
  • There is a presentation device, such as your Mac or iPad, paired with Keynote for iOS on your iPhone, your iPhone isn't connected to an external display using an adapter or AirPlay, and you don't have a presentation open or playing in Keynote for iOS on your iPhone.

Learn how to pair a presentation device with Keynote for iOS on your iPhone.

Play a presentation or go to the next slide or build

When your Keynote presentation is ready, open the Keynote app on Apple Watch:

  • If you need to start the slideshow, you'll see the Play button . Tap to start the presentation.
  • If the slideshow is playing, you'll see the Next button . Tap to go to the next slide or build.

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Go back or exit a presentation

Mac

Firmly press the screen to see these options:

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  • Tap the Back button to go to the previous slide or reset the builds on the current slide.
  • Tap the Exit button to end the slideshow.

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If you select , you'll see both and on your Apple Watch until you end the Keynote or your Apple Watch goes to sleep.