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SlideBySide Launches for Collaborative Slide Presentations Without Screen Sharing
Key points
- SlideBySide allows sharing slides via a link, not screen sharing.
- Supports PDF, PPT, PPTX, and cloud imports from Google Drive/OneDrive.
- Features include live cursors, drawing tools, and shared slide control.
- Viewers can browse independently or follow the presenter.
Collaborative Presentation Tool Introduced
SlideBySide has launched a new platform designed for collaborative slide presentations. The service allows users to upload PDF, PowerPoint, or PPTX files and then share a unique link. This method bypasses traditional screen sharing, enabling a more interactive presentation experience for remote teams.
Key Features for Interaction
The platform includes several features to facilitate engagement during presentations. Participants can see live cursors from others, complete with names, and utilize drawing tools like pens, highlighters, and lasers directly on the slides. Presenters can manage permissions, controlling who can change slides, draw, or browse independently.
Simplified Access and Control
SlideBySide aims for ease of use, requiring no software installations or accounts for audience members. Presenters can upload decks directly or import them from cloud services like Google Drive and OneDrive. Viewers can also browse through slides at their own pace and then rejoin the live presentation at any time.
Version Management and Privacy
The tool supports version control, retaining older versions of presentations and their annotations when new ones are uploaded. Presentations can be set to private, public (link-based), or shared with specific individuals via email, offering flexibility in access control.
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Reporting from
SlideBySide launched a new tool allowing users to present slides collaboratively by sharing a link to a PDF or PowerPoint, rather than sharing their screen. This enables features like live cursors, shared control, and drawing directly on slides, aiming to simplify remote presentations.