Presentation Mode prepares your Mac when a real slideshow starts. Simply editing slides should not trigger it, and Tapquence asks for approval before changing presentation settings.

Quick answer

Configure Presentation Mode, enable detection and start a supported slideshow. Approve the Tapquence prompt to keep the display awake and reduce interruptions until the presentation ends.

1. Configure Presentation Mode

Open Smart Automations and choose Presentation Mode. Review the available interruption and display options before enabling detection.

2. Start a real slideshow

Tapquence distinguishes active presentation playback from ordinary editing where possible. Supported contexts can include Keynote, PowerPoint, Figma presentations and browser-based slide playback.

3. Approve the prompt

A small Tapquence prompt appears above the presentation or in the presenter area when available. Nothing changes until you approve it.

4. Finish the presentation

When slideshow playback ends, Tapquence restores the previous display and interruption settings it changed for the session.

Frequently asked questions

Will editing slides trigger Presentation Mode?

It is designed to react to active slideshow playback rather than normal editing.

Does it hide every possible notification?

It can use your configured macOS Focus or Do Not Disturb workflow, but system and application behaviour can vary. Test the setup before an important presentation.

Can I decline the prompt?

Yes. Declining leaves your Mac unchanged for that presentation.

Next step

Run a short test slideshow and confirm both activation and restoration before relying on Presentation Mode during a live session.