How can you add speaker notes to a PowerPoint presentation?

Adding speaker notes to a PowerPoint presentation is accomplished by using the Notes Pane. This feature allows you to type specific notes that correspond to each slide, which serve as cues and reminders while speaking during a presentation. The Notes Pane is typically located at the bottom of the PowerPoint window, and it is easily accessible while editing a slide. By clicking into this pane, you can input any information or talking points you want to remember while presenting.

This method provides a clear separation between the slide content and your personal notes, ensuring that the information for the audience remains focused while you have the necessary prompts at hand. The other methods mentioned do not effectively create speaker notes in PowerPoint; for instance, editing the main content on the slide alters what the audience will see, while inserting text boxes within the slides clutters the visual presentation and does not utilize the dedicated notes feature. Selecting "View" and then "Notes Page" can show you a layout of your notes, but it doesn't allow for direct entry in the context of preparing speaker notes as efficiently as the Notes Pane does.