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Exhibit A: Top trial presentation tools

By Nicole Black

May 24, 2022, 11:30 am CDT

Nicole Black.

I’ve watched clips of Johnny Depp's defamation trial with interest. The proceeding offers a fascinating view into the lives of the rich and famous and also is a prime example of how court will likely be conducted post-pandemic. This trial is notable not only because it is televised, but also because it includes testimony from many in-person witnesses and several others via videoconference. Of those participating remotely, some testified live and the testimony of others was pre-recorded.

As the Depp trial exemplifies, in-person court proceedings aren’t going away. Trials will occur in brick-and-mortar courtrooms moving forward, and technology will facilitate in-person proceedings just as it does virtual ones.

This “hybrid” trial is likely a sign of things to come as we head into the next phase of the pandemic, one where COVID-19 surges come and go. This continued unpredictability means that courts will need to embrace flexibility to remain operable no matter the circumstances. That’s why in my last two columns, I focused on deposition and court reporting software that enables the remote recording of testimony; these tools will be essential to the ability to administer justice in the weeks and months ahead.

After my most recent column covering court reporting tools was published, an email arrived from a reader of this column who wondered if I had any recommendations about tools to facilitate the in-person trial presentation of exhibits.

While this isn’t a topic I’ve yet covered in this column, there are many tools now available in this category of software. Most of the tools discussed below are cloud-based, although I’ll also briefly cover the tried-and-true—and often clunky-and-complex—premises-based trial presentation platforms as well.

But before I dive into the offerings, it’s important to note, as I always do, that the majority of software programs discussed below are cloud-based, which means data will be housed on servers owned by a third party. Because you’ll be entrusting your law firm’s data to a third party, you have an ethical duty to vet the technology provider hosting and storing your data thoroughly. This includes ensuring you understand how that company will handle the data; where the servers that will store the data are located; who will have access to the data; and how and when it will be backed up, among other things.

Make your case

Now I’ll review some of the options available, with a focus on the more modern, cloud-based tools discussed first.

Let’s start with four companion products from Lit Software that facilitate trial preparation and presentation: TrialPad , TranscriptPad , DocReviewPad and ExhibitsPad . These tools are designed for use on iPads only. Each app has its own trial function and offers unique ways to present your case to the finder of fact. A 7-day free trial is available for each app, and the pricing for the suite of all four apps is $399 per year. The apps cannot be purchased separately.

With DocReviewPad, you can annotate, review and produce documents. The companion app, ExhibitsPad, enables sharing trial exhibits with the fact finder so long as you provide jurors and/or the judge with an iPad for viewing and interacting with the exhibits.

TranscriptPad allows you to import deposition transcripts from a number of different sources, including many typical cloud providers and AirDrop. Once imported, you can read, annotate and search transcripts.

TrialPad is designed for trial presentation. You can organize, annotate and present trial evidence via an intuitive and easy-to-use interface using this app. Once files are imported from major cloud providers, AirDrop and more can be displayed using VGA or HDMI-compatible projectors. As is the case with most trial presentation software programs, you can call out certain sections of documents, zoom in and out and much more.

Next is ExhibitView Solutions . This company offers a number of trial preparation tools as well as both premises-based and cloud options. ExhibitView Trial Presenter is a premises-based trial presentation software tool that is compatible with PCs only. There is a 14-day trial available for ExhibitView, and the cost is $549 for two installations.

For lawyers seeking the ease and intuitiveness of an iPad interface, the company also offers a trial presentation iPad app, iTrial , which costs $99.99 and can be used as a standalone trial presentation tool. It also integrates with ExhibitView via Dropbox, which means you can prepare for trial using ExhibitView and then present at trial using iTrial.

TranscriptPro is another PC-compatible software tool that supports video deposition editing and facilitates digital transcript review. A 14-day trial is offered, and the cost is $249 for two installations.

Exhibit Presenter is another PC-based trial presentation tool. With this software, you can share and manipulate PDF exhibits in court as you present your case. This tool is an affordable one and costs $99 to download . There is a free demo version available as well.

Once it’s released, another option to consider for trial presentation is iLitigate , an iPad app. Right now, this software is available only to beta testers and pricing is not available. This software will provide tools to facilitate a legal team’s pre-trial case preparation and collaboration and includes document review functionality and trial presentation capabilities.

Finally, because I include premises-based software in this article, I would be remiss if I failed to mention TrialDirector and OnCue , two of the most well-known and robust trial presentation software suites. Both have been around for years and are popular choices, especially among larger law firm users, in part because those firms have the staff and resources needed for the implementation and training required to use these tools. The cost for TrialDirector is not available on the company’s website, and pricing for OnCue ranges from $80 per month to $780 per year for two activations per license.

The bottom line: If you’re in the market for trial presentation software, there is likely a tool that fits your needs. Your task will be to choose a program compatible with your firm’s operating systems and budget. Narrow your options accordingly, and take advantage of any free trials offered. Give the software a test run and determine if the interface is intuitive and robust enough for your needs. From there, you should be well on your way to effectively presenting your client’s case with ease.

Nicole Black is a Rochester, New York-based attorney, author and journalist, and she is the legal technology evangelist at MyCase , a company that offers legal practice management software for small firms. She is the nationally recognized author of Cloud Computing for Lawyers and is co-author of Social Media for Lawyers: The Next Frontier , both published by the American Bar Association. She also is co-author of Criminal Law in New York , a Thomson Reuters treatise. She writes regular columns for ABAJournal.com and Above the Law; has authored hundreds of articles for other publications; and regularly speaks at conferences regarding the intersection of law and emerging technologies. Follow her on Twitter @nikiblack , or she can be reached at [email protected] .

This column reflects the opinions of the author and not necessarily the views of the ABA Journal—or the American Bar Association.

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Trial presentation and litigation management software.

Trial presentation software written by trial lawyers for trial lawyers is long overdue. For years, I had been waiting for the big companies in the legal field to adopt modern technology and create tools for trial lawyers that were not only advanced and highly functional but cost-effective. In preparing cases for trial, my team frequently use five or six different applications because none have all of the features we needed to accomplish the job to the degree our clients deserved. So, in 2019, I woke up and said, "If no one else is going to do it, I'll do it myself." That was when the idea of iLitigate was born.

Here were are, four years later, and we are finally rolling out the first version our first product. The idea behind iLitigate is to give litigators all of the tools necessary to manage litigation from front-to-back. Eventually, the software will allow users to review documents, discovery, and depositions, and collaborate with other users in processing information obtained from those documents.

But, the first version of iLitigate already provides a powerful tool for courtroom presentations, allowing you to represent your client to a successful resolution. Effective courtroom presentations can make all the difference when it comes to successfully presenting a case. There is nothing more powerful in trial presentation software and can make a greater impact in trial than iLitigate. With expert features like document review and legal case collaboration, you'll be able to create the highly technical, advanced presentation that the jury wants to see and your client deserves.

iLitigate was built out of the need for a trial tool that has kept up and keeps up with technological advancements. Built for iPads and synchronizing with Dropbox storage, this trial presentation software lets you show the jury what you want them to see. With functionality that allows underlining, highlighting, redacting, and more, this app will give you the courtroom advantage you're looking for

- Tad Thomas Creator and Trial Lawyer

Designed by Lawyers

iLitigate was designed and created by Tad Thomas, a successful trial lawyer and entrepreneur. Not only has Mr. Thomas been a trial lawyer for 20 years, but he has also been involved in legal technology and start-ups for more than 10. iLitigate was specifically created to be a useful tool in managing litigation and preparing for trial.

Built for iPads

Since they rolled out in 2009, iPads have become an indispensable tool for litigators. From reviewing documents to presenting evidence at trial, iPads are a versatile device that can handle many needs. iLitigate was designed to take advantage of the iPad’s flexibility, power, and user-friendly design to manage litigation and trial.

Storage by Dropbox

Utilizing DropBox’s advanced features, iLitigate allows users to share cases, files, documents, and markups of documents. Staff can add documents to an iLitigate case file through DropBox folders without needing access to the iLitigate platform itself. They can help the trial lawyers organize the file and upload documents to the app on the fly.

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Most trial software is dated and unable to keep up with modern technology. iLitigate is different. This trial presentation software offers the features that lawyers need to build strong presentations and collaborate with each other and their teams. Designed by trial attorneys, this software is built for iPads and offers Dropbox storage options, so you know your information is secure and easily accessible.

Trial Presentation

There are so many ways to present documents and other exhibits in the courtroom, but not all are created equal. For advanced trial presentation software, you need iLitigate. As technology advances, it’s crucial to adapt and evolve your courtroom presentation skills and abilities to the latest technology. No longer are whiteboards and flipcharts enough to convince a jury of an argument, as jurors expect highly technical and aesthetic presentations. With iLitigate, you’ll be able to implement the level of technology you want while doing things like calling out portions of documents, marking up documents that can be easily shared, collaborating with co-counsel and members of your team, and accessing your presentation wirelessly so you won’t have to worry about tripping over cables or getting tangled up in wires when you’re trying to convey your message. Designed for lawyers by a trial attorney, this app is available for iPads and gives users an advantage in the courtroom by presenting a clearer picture of what you’re trying to prove to the judge and jury.

Document Review

The legal market boasts several expensive, bulky, and advanced platforms for reviewing tens of thousands of pages of documents. The fact of the matter is, most cases can be boiled down to tens or hundreds of documents that are relevant and necessary for courtroom presentation. iLitigate is the perfect tool for managing small to medium-sized cases in terms of document intensity and managing critical documents in larger cases. Cloud-based document management software, like iLitigate, provides law firms with built-in organization for documents, records, case files, and more. iLitigate gives lawyers and paralegals the ability to underline, highlight, redact, call attention to, and leave notes for others on every uploaded document. Because of that, all users can access the information as they need it and make changes.

Legal Case Collaboration

Studies show that both productivity and creativity are heightened when groups can collaborate and share ideas and vision. For attorneys, collaboration is crucial when it comes to successfully litigating cases for clients. Whether you’re working with the other lawyers and paralegals from your firm or you’re litigating a matter with co-counsel from outside of your law firm, it’s important to have access to legal case collaboration software. Working closely together streamlines operations and keeps the ideas flowing. As trial management software, iLitigate features a legal case collaboration feature that’s easy to use across iPads. You’ll be able to ensure everyone has the information they need, so your clients’ cases go as smoothly as possible. In addition to sharing documents, you can make annotations and markup and view changes others have made. All data is securely stored in your Dropbox account, so you won’t have to worry about your information getting accidentally deleted, and support professionals can manage documents without needing access to iLitigate directly.

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iTrial is our Trial Presentation app for iPad. We have created an all new app for the latest iOS 11 and beyond. Take advantage of iTrial™ ease of use, strong documentation and demo video tutorials. Here is a list of features and functions that helps you make great presentations: • Exclusive collapsible exhibit library • Full screen use of presentation area • Last exhibit shown indicator in library • Mark exhibits admitted • Print fantastic case reports • Laser pointer to help jury focus • Highlighter, pen tool, undo/redo • Rotate page in presentation • Load exhibits from box™, Dropbox™, Google Drive™ • Archive closed cases • Big Brother PC Brand ExhibitView™ available to allow creating complete case and saving to iPad • Call-out feature • Snap feature. Take a picture of anything in the presentation area, rename. Great for making demonstratives • 24/7 text support • Competitive Industry Price

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Great product, great price..

This is a great and much needed replacement for Trial Pad. This does everything Trial Pad does and more, and without $500 per year subscription that Trial Pad charges you. I used to recommend to other practitioners Trial Pad, but that was before they got overly greedy and forced you to a subscription service with other garbage app bundle you don’t need. I was desperately looking for a replacement for Trial Pad when I found this. This does everything I need for exhibit presentation and much more intuitively than I expected. I will be recommending this app from now on. If you are a solo litigator, small firm practitioner or who simply doesn’t need complex database program to manage your exhibits and present them to the jury, this is a must.

Wasted $100

From what I could see, this app has no callout feature. That is a critical function that at minimum should be included in an application trying to compete with TrialPad. Second, the reviewer that says trial pad is a $500 subscription, is flat out lying. True it is $400, but it is not $500. Next, I was completely unable to import from Dropbox. Support reached out to me, asked me to be patient, and to try importing from some other unidentified method. If I cannot import from dropbox, and have to figure out some other way to get exhibits into this application, I consider this a complete and utter waste of money. I cannot recommend it.

Very good trial presentation app

I’m a criminal trial attorney and have used Exhibit View for the last three generations. They have served me well. I can walk around the courtroom, connected wirelessly, and project what I want on the screen for the jury. It’s pretty easy to use.

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Seamless Exhibit Import

Effortlessly import all trial exhibits onto multiple identically loaded iPad devices, ensuring a uniform and efficient juror experience.

Swift Exhibit Retrieval

Harness the power of the search feature to swiftly locate and view any exhibit by exhibit number or exhibit name, enabling jurors to access crucial information in an instant.

Effortless Document Navigation

Experience the sheer ease of smoothly scrolling through documents and quickly jumping to any page of a multipage document with a simple page number input.

Interactive Multimedia Handling

Watch videos and listen to audio recordings with unparalleled ease, effortlessly scrubbing back and forth through critical evidence, optimizing comprehension.

Capture and Annotate

Empower jurors to capture snapshots of pivotal documents, photos, or video frames. Then, allow them to annotate these snapshots using a versatile array of multicolor pen, marker, or pencil tools.

Intuitive Exhibit Organization

Exhibits are thoughtfully organized in a straightforward flat folder hierarchy, categorized by Defendant Exhibits, Plaintiff Exhibits, and more. Choose between list or thumbnail views for maximum accessibility.

Administrative Efficiency

Administrators benefit from effortless addition, deletion, and viewing of exhibits on the iPad. A file counter ensures each iPad maintains an identical set of documents, pages, and multimedia files, ensuring uniformity and fairness in the deliberation process.

Deposition Enhancement

Elevate the deposition process by using AirDrop to seamlessly share exhibits one at a time with the deponent. Enable the deponent to mark up documents directly, transforming them into deposition exhibits for the court reporter.

User-Friendly Interface

The user interface has been meticulously designed with non-technical jurors and deponents in mind. It's user-friendly, ensuring that individuals from all backgrounds can navigate with confidence.

Effortless Data Security

At the conclusion of jury deliberations, administrators can easily delete all exhibits and juror notes, providing a level of security that surpasses traditional methods like shredding notebooks. Your data is safeguarded with unparalleled ease and effectiveness.

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How do I use TrialPad to present evidence?

TrialPad allows you to present evidence using a wireless connection (using an Apple TV ) or a wired connection (using an HDMI cable). It is also possible to use a VGA cable but this is not recommended as VGA is older technology and the cable does not carry the audio.

With a wireless connection, the iPad or Mac wirelessly transmits the presentation to an Apple TV , which is connected to a TV or projector using an HDMI cable . The iPad, Mac, and Apple TV need to have WiFi and Bluetooth enabled to communicate with each other using Peer-to-Peer AirPlay (they do not need to be connected to a WiFi network or the internet). For the best performance use the Apple TV 4K or later model, and have it less than 100 feet away from the iPad or Mac.

With a wired connection, the iPad or Mac is connected to a TV or projector using an HDMI cable . For an iPad or Mac with a USB-C output you will need the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect the HDMI cable. Note : An HDMI cable should not be longer than 50 feet as it can result in signal degradation. It is also possible to use a VGA cable but this is not recommended as VGA is older technology and the cable does not carry the audio. See the matrix at the end of this support article for the various adapters required for different setups. Make sure to only use genuine Apple adapters bought directly from Apple as some third-party adapters will not work.

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IPad at Trial a Review of TrialPad

The old saying “a picture is worth 1000 words” certainly applies at trial. For that reason, demonstrative evidence presented and effective use of trial exhibits and video are critical to the success of the trial attorney.

Trial Pad is Easy to Learn

There are many options available for the practitioner to present evidence in a powerful way to their jury. Unfortunately, there is a learning curve for each program for trial presentations.

This is a review of Lit Software’s TrialPad for iPad. If you own an iPad, and most likely you do, consider TrialPad as an option for your next trial. The learning curve is slight, and the software is well-developed and easy to use. The company has updated this app repeatedly, making it more useful and user-friendly.

Download Documents in a Snap

Getting documents or images into your iPad is extremely easy, particularly if you are already a Dropbox or Box.com user. With the touch of a button, you can add to and move documents around TrialPad effortlessly.

Probably the most beautiful part of the program is its simplicity. One of the easiest and most effective methods of focusing on specific parts of an exhibit in the program is the “call out” feature that allows you to instantly blow up a specific document for viewing by the jury using only your fingers.

An attorney trying a truck accident case can pull up a crash report and highlight parts quickly and effectively.

Call Outs and Highlights

Highlighting is also a straightforward method to call attention to a specific part of an exhibit. Many other features are incredibly easy to learn and use, such as redacting or annotating.

Another extremely attractive function is a button that allows you to “cue up” your next image without the jury seeing what you are looking at on your iPad.

Hot Documents

One feature of TrialPad that I love is the “hot document” component that lets you save your key documents with a button in a special location and prepare the documents through highlighting or annotation before your presentation.

Well Organized

File folders organize cases, and the design is an extremely user-friendly backup should you so desire is simple to use.

Certainly, once you spend an hour with this program, you will no longer be interested in paying for “foam board” exhibits for use at trial.

Most people do not make the technology leap because of fear of the unknown; with this program, learning how to use the app is just a small hop.

Helps Trial Preparation

Not only is the program easy to use, but I have also found that the program actually aids in trial preparation and organization. Once you have used TrialPad, you soon forget about calling a hired service to do your technology presentation.

Another benefit of using an iPad at trial and this wonderfully easy-to-use software is that your case is literally on your iPad, and carting your paper files to court no longer seems necessary. Technology for personal injury lawyers has been a delightful part of our firm.

TrialPad has been updated continuously and continues to evolve and improve with each version. You will be hooked if you dedicate 30 minutes to viewing the online videos of how to get started with the program first and dedicate another hour to hands-on fooling around with the program.

I Highly Recommend Trial Pad for Trial Lawyers

I highly recommend TrialPad for many reasons and think that the money you spend on the program will be the best money you have spent in quite a while. Trial Pad is now sold in a bundle with a document review app and a deposition transcript app. All are intuitive and easy to use.

TrialPad has made preparing for trial in my Houston personal injury practice much more organized and fun!

For those who feel technologically challenged, this is the program for you to get your feet wet.

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Fine tune your designations to take out every um, ah, and pause. Edit the scrolling text to match the audio without breaking into a database. Super simple document linking, waveform audio display, hotkeys, and other features enable cleaning up cuts faster than ever before.

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Edit audio, unsynched depositions, and other video clips or animations as simply as you would on a cell phone.  Choose start times, stop times, playback speed and edit clips later with the source file preserved .

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Instantly identify and resolve naming conflicts on import. Later, use renaming, find/replace, and prefixes to easily customize all of your file IDs and names. Reductive search feature helps quickly find anything in your database.

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With the dashboard, you are in full control of deposition video as it plays.  You’ll know exactly how much time has elapsed, is left, and what’s coming up next at a glance. Edit with ease and play back with confidence.

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8 Benefits of Trial Presentation Software

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Effective trial attorneys know how storytelling aids can play a major role in supporting an argument in the courtroom. Recent technology, has made these tools more convenient, portable and affordable.

Michael Ko – Groundworks Trial Consulting

Mike Ko, owner of Groundworks Trial Consulting , has been operating technology at trials since 2008. As a professor at the Chicago-Kent College of Law, he frequently demonstrates the power of presentation technology to his students.

Recently, I asked Ko for his short list of technology aids that any attorney can use to improve trial presentations. In no particular order, these are some of Ko’s must-haves that won’t break the bank.

1. Dropbox account

Using trial presentation software becomes even more efficient with easy access to case files via cloud storage like Dropbox.

“Cloud storage is one convenient resource for getting files to local storage on your mobile device, so they can be loaded into whatever app you’re presenting on. A free Dropbox account typically has enough storage for a handful of active cases at a time.”

2. Trial presentation apps

Trial presentation software embedded in eDiscovery apps streamlines your workflow, ensuring you’re always ready for court.

“A few eDiscovery softwares come with their own trial presentation apps, or have a presentation mode built in. (Editor’s Note: Nextpoint Prep, the software  Ko teaches on at Chicago-Kent, runs on all major browsers). This is functionality that users sometimes don’t even know they have.

“If your eDiscovery software doesn’t do trial presentation, but you do have an iPad, check out TrialPad. Prices have gone up quite a bit over the years, but it’s still a value. The limitation is that there’s no Android or browser-based version.”

3. A mouse that works on glass

A reliable mouse enhances your control over trial presentation tools, regardless of courtroom setup.

“Many federal and state courthouses have glass counsel tables. Most popular mouses don’t work on glass, because the reflective surface doesn’t jibe well with their optical tracking technology. An ‘air mouse’ that isn’t limited by the surface it rests on—like Logitech’s Anywhere MX —is a more versatile tool that can prove to be a great investment.”

4. A remote presenter

Utilizing a remote presenter during trial presentation allows for seamless and dynamic courtroom presentations.

“If your presentation includes slides, it may be more effective to control it remotely rather than being tethered to a computer. I prefer remotes with USB receivers for more universal reliability. For illustrative purposes, it’s also nice to have an integrated laser pointer.”

5. USB thumb drive

Keeping trial presentation files on USB thumb drives ensures quick and easy access, even in the absence of internet connectivity.

“I generally just keep a handful of these around that hold 4-8GB, and can be treated as disposable. They’re very handy when working in teams with large files—especially when the only internet you have is a MiFi (mobile hotspot).”

6. Adobe Acrobat DC

Integrating Adobe Acrobat DC simplifies document management, enhancing your trial preparation.

“The full version of Acrobat is useful for all aspects of litigation, including Bates stamping, electronic signatures, rearranging/combining pages in a document, or applying exhibit stickers. There is a free version available, but some of the aforementioned tasks can’t be done with the free version.”

7. Laser pointers

Laser pointers, whether integrated into your remote presenter or separate, can enhance your ability to highlight key points.

“I usually use the one in the remote presenter, but I also bring a handful of these to trial. Sometimes, you may also want to give one to the witness. And they get lost.”

8. A wireless hotspot

A wireless hotspot ensures that you’re always connected, facilitating uninterrupted access to critical case information.

“I don’t usually need one, as I can typically tether from my phone. But they’re useful if your team frequently spends a lot of time in courtrooms that don’t have internet access.”

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Jury selection apps.

Descriptions for the individual apps are copied from the iTunes Web site. 

• Jurybox Jurybox software streamlines the jury selection process, enabling you and your team to: - Track juror responses and observations on digital sticky notes - Manage jury questionnaire data for large jury pools - Automatically track all peremptory and for-cause dismissals in real time - Collaborate with your legal team on data stored securely in the Cloud
• Honey Juror Honey Juror is the best way to keep track and organize all the information you need when conducting voir dire. In-App Costs: $799.00 quarterly $75.00 weekly $999.99 yearly $99.99 monthly

Pre Trial Apps

• BriefAssistant By the Wisconsin State Bar, think "turbotax" but for Appellates briefs. For more information, see InsideTrack article, https://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=10&Issue=15&ArticleID=26553

• Exhibitview

• Timeline Presenter Free (but may require purchase of subscription) Timeline Presenter lets you take data and events and turn them into simple and efficient timelines with incredible workflow capabilities. It’s the perfect tool to organize and collaborate on multiple paths of information within one project—from PDFs to videos to audio. Present simplified versions of intricate histories with interactive timelines.
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• What’s new in Keynote 14.2
• Intro to Keynote
• Intro to images, charts, and other objects
• Create a presentation
• Choose how to navigate your presentation
• Open a presentation
• Save and name a presentation
• Find a presentation
• Print a presentation
• Prevent accidental editing
• Undo or redo changes
• Quick navigation
• Change the working view
• Customize the toolbar
• Copy text and objects between apps
• Basic touchscreen gestures
• Use Apple Pencil with Keynote
• Create a presentation using VoiceOver
• Add or delete slides
• Add and view presenter notes
• Reorder slides
• Group or ungroup slides
• Skip or unskip a slide
• Change the slide size
• Change a slide background
• Add a border around a slide
• Show or hide text placeholders
• Show or hide slide numbers
• Apply a slide layout
• Add and edit slide layouts
• Change a theme
• Add an image
• Add an image gallery
• Edit an image
• Add and edit a shape
• Combine or break apart shapes
• Save a shape to the shapes library
• Add and align text inside a shape
• Add 3D objects
• Add lines and arrows
• Add and edit drawings
• Add video and audio
• Record video and audio
• Edit video and audio
• Add live video
• Set the movie and image formats
• Position and align objects
• Use alignment guides
• Place objects inside a text box or shape
• Layer, group, and lock objects
• Change object transparency
• Fill shapes and text boxes with color or an image
• Add a border to an object
• Add a caption or title
• Add a reflection or shadow
• Use object styles
• Resize, rotate, and flip objects
• Add linked objects to make your presentation interactive
• Select text
• Copy and paste text
• Format a presentation for another language
• Use phonetic guides
• Use bidirectional text
• Use vertical text
• Change the look of text
• Use text styles
• Change text capitalization
• Add drop caps
• Make characters superscript or subscript
• Format fractions automatically
• Format dashes and quotation marks
• Format Chinese, Japanese, or Korean text
• Set tab stops
• Format text into columns
• Adjust line spacing
• Format lists
• Add mathematical equations
• Add borders and rules (lines) to separate text
• Add or delete a table
• Select tables, cells, rows, and columns
• Add or remove rows and columns
• Move rows and columns
• Resize rows and columns
• Merge or unmerge cells
• Change the look of table text
• Show, hide, or edit a table title
• Change table gridlines and colors
• Use table styles
• Resize, move, or lock a table
• Add and edit cell content
• Format dates, currency, and more
• Highlight cells conditionally
• Format tables for bidirectional text
• Alphabetize or sort table data
• Add or delete a chart
• Change a chart from one type to another
• Modify chart data
• Move, resize, and rotate a chart
• Change the look of data series
• Add a legend, gridlines, and other markings
• Change the look of chart text and labels
• Add a chart border and background
• Use chart styles
• Animate objects onto and off a slide
• Animate objects on a slide
• Change build order and timing
• Add transitions
• Present on your iPad
• Present on a separate display
• Present on iPad over the internet
• Use a remote
• Make a presentation advance automatically
• Play a slideshow with multiple presenters
• Rehearse on your device
• Play a recorded presentation
• Check spelling
• Look up words
• Find and replace text
• Replace text automatically
• Set your author name for comments
• Highlight text
• Add and print comments
• Send a presentation
• Intro to collaboration
• Invite others to collaborate
• Collaborate on a shared presentation
• See the latest activity in a shared presentation
• Change a shared presentation’s settings
• Stop sharing a presentation
• Shared folders and collaboration
• Use Box to collaborate
• Create an animated GIF
• Post your presentation in a blog
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• Export to PowerPoint or another file format
• Restore an earlier version of a presentation
• Move a presentation
• Delete a presentation
• Password-protect a presentation
• Create and manage custom themes
• Transfer files with AirDrop
• Transfer presentations with Handoff
• Transfer presentations with the Finder
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Keyboard shortcut symbols

What’s new in Keynote 14.2 on iPad

Use double tap on Apple Watch to advance your slideshow. (14.2) With Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 set up as a remote control, simply tap your index finger and thumb together twice to start playing a slideshow or advance to the next slide or build. See Use Apple Watch as a remote control .

Present stunning HDR movies and images in high fidelity. (14.2) Keynote now supports HDR media formats. HDR images and videos appear in higher fidelity when you add them to a slide, and when you play them during a presentation on supported devices. You can also export your presentation in an HDR file format. See Set the movie and image formats and Export to PowerPoint or another file format .

Version history

Keynote on iPad is frequently updated. Updates are cumulative, so when you use the most recent version of Keynote, it has all the latest features. You can see all the new features included with each release below.

Keynote 14.2

Advance your slide hands-free with the double-tap gesture on supported Apple Watch models. (Requires watchOS 11)

See HDR images and movies in greater dynamic range on supported devices.*

Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to quickly switch tools, line weights, and colors.

Use the new document browser to easily create a new presentation or find a recent one.*

Additional bug fixes and performance improvements.

* Requires iPadOS 18 or later

Keynote 14.1

This update contains bug fixes and performance improvements.

Keynote 14.0

Add a new look to your slides with the Dynamic Color, Minimalist Light, and Minimalist Dark themes.

Streamlined in-app notifications inform you when a person joins a collaborative presentation for the first time.

Preserve file format and full quality when adding HEIC photos taken on iPhone or iPad.

Press and hold the Command key on a connected keyboard to select noncontiguous words, sentences, or paragraphs using a trackpad or mouse.

Improved compatibility for slide transitions when importing and exporting Microsoft PowerPoint files.

Additional stability and performance improvements.

Keynote 13.2

Bring new dimension to your presentations with 3D objects in USDZ format.

Play embedded animations within USDZ files or use Magic Move to animate 3D objects across slides.

Make your presentations more expressive by adding Stickers.*

See inline predictions for text as you type.*

Easily begin collaborating on a presentation with others while on a FaceTime call.*

Find and open suggested presentations when searching for Keynote with Spotlight.*

Drag documents to the Keynote icon on your Home Screen to open or import them.*

Add motion to your presentation with new dynamic themes and live video slide layouts.

Export your presentation in ProRes formats, now on iPhone and iPad.

Remove external borders on charts imported from Microsoft Office files.

* Requires iPadOS 17 or later

Keynote 13.1

Add scalable vector graphics (SVGs) to your presentations and preserve visual quality at any size.

Break apart imported SVG images and save them to your shapes library for future use.

Easily switch to your slideshow window when sharing Keynote on a FaceTime call.

Show subtotal summary labels in stacked bar, column, and area charts.

Keynote 13.0

Use Apple Pencil hover to easily navigate, write, sketch, and illustrate with greater precision on supported iPad models.

Export and send a copy of your presentation in a different format right from the Share menu.

Includes improvements and bug fixes for mail merge and collaboration activity.

Keynote 12.2

Stay up to date on everyone’s recent activity in collaborative presentations and get notifications when others join, comment, or make changes.

Easily share and see updates about your presentation in Messages. Send a message or start a FaceTime call right from a collaborative presentation.

Choose your own live video background for a dramatic effect or quickly isolate an image’s subject.*

Quickly insert objects, find settings, and get to your favorite tools with the customizable toolbar.*

Find common actions like print, rename, and more in the new document menu.

Work across multiple presentations more easily with Stage Manager on supported iPad models.*

Style charts with additional controls for colors, lines, and number formats.

Additional options for printing and exporting PDFs.

* Requires iPadOS 16 or later

Keynote 12.1

Skip or unskip all slides in a collapsed group.

Keynote 12.0

Enlarge slides to a maximum zoom level of 400 percent.

Edit font size more precisely with up to two decimal places.

Keynote 11.2

Use the camera in your iPhone or iPad to show yourself right on your slides.

Allow participants to take turns controlling a shared presentation from their own device.

With radar charts, visually compare multiple variables at once to easily show similarities and differences in your data.

New slideshow controls provide easy access to the slide navigator, keyboard shortcuts, live video sources, or multi-presenter controls while presenting.

Flexible collaboration allows participants to add others to a shared presentation.*

Instant translation lets you translate selected text in up to 11 languages and add the translation to your presentation with a tap.*

Audio graph makes charts accessible to people with vision impairments by playing an audio tone that changes pitch to represent different values.*

* Requires iPadOS 15 or later

Keynote 11.1

Teachers using the Schoolwork app to assign activities in Keynote can now view student progress, such as time spent.

Keynote 11.0

Use new editing controls in the Arrange Inspector to adjust the look and placement of objects.

Use onscreen keypads to enter exact values for text size, spacing, table size, and more.

Add or remove objects or table cells from a selection by tapping or dragging across them.

A new option in More > Settings > Editing to always open presentations in edit view.

Add phone number links to table cells, text objects, and shapes.

Scribble support for Portuguese, French, Italian, German, and Spanish languages.*

* Requires iPadOS 14.5 or later