Presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, allows the user to create presentations to convey information. It is designed to be shown on an overhead projector while a speaker is talking to a audience.

Text tends to be large (defaults to size 24-26) so it can be viewed easily at a distance. It also allows simple animations in order to increase the visual appeal of the presentation.

Presentation software tends to be used in meetings or educational environments such as schools or training courses.Each slide will not contain much information as the bulk of the information will be delivered by the speaker.