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no white or yellow pen colors in slideshow. Powerpoint guys, please learn from Apple keynote.

Anonymous
2022-11-18T14:41:27+00:00

During power point slideshow, why still we do not have more color options to write with pen.

All my slides have dark background, so I need bright colors to write with in slideshow mode. I use ipad pro. But power point seems to be getting obsolete. Do you advise me to switch to keynote? They have the right color options in dark mode.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-11-20T08:18:13+00:00

    I have sent them feedback. Many educators like me are struggling like me becuase of pen colour. In windows 11, i used auto hot key to change colours according to my will. but in Ipad, that is not available sadly. i wish they added, yellow and white color also as options.

    That will be most helpful for all educators who rely heavily on Powerpoint.

    Thank you

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  2. John Korchok 231.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-18T18:00:42+00:00

    The pen has red, orange and green colors that are quite visible on dark backgrounds.

    The marker has a selection of light colors, all of which are quite visible on dark backgrounds.

    You can download Keynote from the App Store.

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  3. John Korchok 231.5K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-11-22T17:19:46+00:00

    The highlighter tool already has a yellow ink color.

    To make a suggestion about a PowerPoint features, tap on the left-pointing arrowhead in the upper right of the screen. Close the current presentation if PowerPoint asks. Tap on the icon that shows a question mark inside a circle, near the lower left corner of your screen. Tap on Suggest a Feature. In the pop-up window, sign in to your Microsoft account. Choose the PowerPoint application. Search to see if there is already a similar suggestion, or click on the "person-with-speech-bubble" icon to create a post with your idea.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-11-20T08:15:47+00:00

    Sir, what you are saying si definitely correct. But i am an educator that too in a technical field. Yellow and white are most visible in dark background. And those are not available. i already have keynote. If powerpoint does not update these colors, i certainly need to change. Thank you for your reply.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-11-18T15:34:52+00:00

    Hi Ajitagrawal309,

    You can send a feedback.

    They'd love to hear from you about what’s working well, what’s not, and any ideas for improvements including possible new features and functions.

    Refer to this link to drop a feedback

    https://support.microsoft.com/office/2b102d44-b43f-4dd2-9ff4-23cf144cfb11

    Best Regards

    Daniel

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