Tips and tricks #63: Hold and Drag to select elements in the Show app for iOS
Hello everyone! Welcome to another tips and tricks article. In today's article, we will learn about the Hold and Drag function in the Show app for iOS. The Hold and Drag option lets you select multiple elements on a slide quickly. Once they are selected,
Spotlight series #26 - Build slides with visual clarity using Diagram
Hello all! The feature in the spotlight this month is Diagram. Let's say you are a part of a project kickoff meeting and your teammate starts explaining the project life cycle like this: "First we ideate, then we create an initial prototype and share
There Might Be A Glitch in Determining If A String Represents A URL
I suspect there might be a glitch in determining if a string represents a URL or not. For example, I cannot embed the following URL. Perhaps the exclamation mark or parentheses are the culprit? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_the_Grinch_Stole_Chri
Live webinar | The Evolution of Zoho Show: 2025 Feature Recap
2025 has been a year of exciting updates and features for Zoho Show. From advanced design and formatting tools to smarter presentation delivery, enhanced collaboration, and AI-powered features—along with the launch of our desktop apps, Show has continued
Spotlight series #6: The Show app for Android TV has a new look!
Hello everyone! We are delighted to introduce our revamped and redesigned Show app for Android TV. Smart TVs are exploding in popularity. Android TV alone has over 110 million active monthly devices. Zoho Show, as part of a constant effort to improve
Welcome to the Zoho Show Community Forums page!
Hello everyone, The Zoho Show community is a place for you to discuss and share anything and everything related to Zoho Show Presentations, our online presentation software. It includes users from all over the globe and all walks of life. Our community helps answer your Zoho Show questions with responses from other knowledgeable community members to give you the best experience creating and designing exciting presentations. Along the way, you'll meet recognized experts from our software team and
Experience Zoho Show on Mac now!
Work today isn’t tied to a single place, time, or routine. It happens in cafes between meetings, on flights, or late at night when ideas strike. And when ins, your tools need to be ready, wherever you are. That’s why we built the Zoho Show app for Mac.
Live webinar: Craft and deliver impactful slides with Show’s desktop apps
If you love the comfort of working on your desktop and want a setup that keeps you focused and uninterrupted, this session is made for you. We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming live webinar: "Craft and deliver impactful slides with Show's desktop
Introducing Zoho Show Android 3.0
Good ideas need the right space to grow. They deserve tools that move as fast as your thoughts and make creating feel effortless. And that is why we are bringing you Zoho Show Android 3.0! From a brand-new look and smoother navigation to improved collaboration
Color of Text Box Changes
Sometimes I find the color of text boxes changed to a different color. This seems to happen when I reopen the same slide deck later. In the image that I am attaching, you see that the colors of the whole "virus," the "irology" part of "virology," and
Exported Slide Image Lacks Portion of the Background Image
This does not always happen, but when I export (or "download") the rendered image of a slide, it sometimes lacks a portion of the background image. I created a sample slide deck to demonstrate it and shared it with the admins. It is also publicly available
Bring your CRM data straight into your presentations in Zoho Show
Let's say you are working on a presentation about your team's sales pipeline for an upcoming strategy meeting. All the information you need about clients and leads is in Zoho CRM, but you end up copying details from the CRM into your slides, adjusting
Export as MP4 or GIF
Hi, Just wondering if there's a way to export/convert a presentation to an MP4 video file or even a GIF. One use case would be to use the animation functionality to create social media graphics/charts/gifs/videos. Thanks for a great tool... Rgds Jon
Zoho Autoplay Issue
Currently, we run our graphics on a playlist with youtube videos interspersed in our office -- however, when we go to update the playlist (since last Thursday at around 8-9am EST) it no longer saves the autoplay function. We have tried making a new account, manually saving with cntrl+s, making a new show, etc but nothing seems to work. Even with our old program, we can't change it off of autoplay for ones that were created in the past. Another issue is that if we change a slide transition to anything
Tips and Tricks #46: Customize themes and templates using Show's Master View
Hi All! Let's say you want to revamp your presentation and make changes to its visual design. You can do this easily using the Master Slide and its associated layouts. The Master Slide stores information about all the layouts used in the presentation.
Live webinar: Discover Zoho Show: A complete walkthrough
Hello everyone, We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming live webinar, Discover Zoho Show: A Complete Walkthrough. Whether you’re just getting started with Show or eager to explore advanced capabilities, this session will show you useful tips and features
Live webinar: Craft the ideal sales pitch deck with Show
Every great sale starts with a great story. And your pitch deck? That’s where the story takes shape. But too often, these presentations end up looking generic, overloaded with text, or lacking structure. The good news is, it's easier to fix than you think!
Is it possible to edit placeholder text?
In the master slides I want to make sure my templates have more meaning for the users and want to replace the standard placeholder text with something more instructional. Instead of "Click to edit Mast subtitle styles" I want to have "Click to enter reporting
Live webinar: Transform data into impactful visuals with Zoho Show
Data is frequently a core part of a presentation, whether it’s a sales pitch, project update, research report, or performance review. But when it’s just numbers on a page, the message you’re trying to convey can get buried. The real magic happens when
Residual Formatting in Text Boxes After Undoing Pasting of Formatted Text
Hi, guys! I have another problem to report. Actually, I have been aware of this for many months, possibly years, but I have been too lazy to report it to you. My apologies! Let's say you've pasted a formatted string into a text box. You change your mind
Live webinar: Building brand consistency using Zoho Show
Getting people to remember your brand isn’t easy. And if your branding isn’t consistent, it becomes almost impossible. One place where consistency really matters? Presentations. Whether it’s a sales pitch, an event deck, or a team update, your slides
Offline mode on Android TV app?
Hello! Is there a way to use Zoho Show offline in the Android TV app? I have an Android TV based projector, and I travel with it, and don't want to have to rely on a steady internet connection when giving a presentation.
Introducing Zia AI in Zoho Show
AI is no longer a distant concept. It’s one of our everyday tools, from answering casual questions to generating critical business documents. And presentations are one area where AI can be especially helpful. At Zoho Show, we’ve been deliberate in how
Live webinar: Mastering financial presentations with Zoho Show
Hey there finance professionals! We know many of you are currently knee-deep in report creation mode to wrap up the fiscal year for your organization. Creating a presentation to communicate essential financial data isn’t simple, with all the calculations,
Zoho Analytics Embed - Zoomed Right In?
Hey all, I am using the Zoho Show app on an android TV and cannot figure out why, but the Zoho Analytics embed is zoomed right in. When I preview on my laptop it looks fine, when I go in and edit the code, it looks zoomed? Then when it displays on the
Live webinar: Power-up your business presentations with Show's add-ons
We all spend a good amount of time building presentations for meetings, reports, and pitches. But even with good content, slides can sometimes feel basic or less engaging. That’s where having the right tools helps. With Zoho Show’s add-ons, you can embed
Simple Text Search Function
Would it be too much to ask for a simple text search function? My slide decks are often simply collections of slides of a random over, and I often have to find the slide I need at a moment's notice. A text search function, no matter how rudimentary, would
Introducing the Zoho Show Windows app
Hello everyone! We’re excited to announce the launch of the Zoho Show app for Windows! You can now create, access, collaborate on, and deliver presentations right from your desktop. The Windows app brings you all the powerful features you’re familiar
Live webinar: Transitioning from MS PowerPoint to Zoho Show
What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of presentations? For many, it’s PowerPoint. This has been the default for so many years that “PPT” has become a stand-in for “presentation.” But presentation needs are changing. And if you’re looking
Spotlight series #7: Path animation
Animating objects on your slide helps make your presentations lively and interesting. Animations add movement to an otherwise static deck, which helps grab your audience's attention. While you can animate your objects' entry and exit, or use animation
Let's Take Custom Slideshow A Step Further!
Zoho Show comes with this useful feature called Custom Slideshow. It is, as implied by the name, a feature for slideshowing. I would argue it is a waste to use the feature just for slideshowing. For a custom slideshow, you define a subset of slides. Of
Tips and Tricks #40: Find and add YouTube videos to your slide from within Show
Hi Everyone! When using the right videos in a presentation, you can easily capture your audience's attention and help them connect with your message. This is useful especially when you want to explain any complex concept. For example, you can use a video
Introducing the Zoho Survey add-on for Zoho Show
Data helps make presentations more convincing, but adding it isn’t always simple. It usually comes from multiple sources like spreadsheets, analytics tools, and more, making it tedious and resulting in human errors.At Zoho Show, we’re always looking for
Dynamic integration of ZOHO CRM Data into ZOHO SHOW
Hello, We are making offering with good design on ZOHO Show. A lot of data in those offerings are filled with Data present in ZOHO CRM (Account name, Name of the deal, Amount of the deal...etc). Thus could we push (in API ?) specific data from those fields
How to duplicate template ?
I've created a template, but want to create a different version of it for another use case - but I can't figure out how to copy it ... The Save As function is grey when editing and no option to copy from the template menu ?
Add Text Direction Control in Zoho Show
Dear Zoho Show Team, We hope you are doing well. We would like to request an enhancement in Zoho Show that allows users to set the text direction (right-to-left or left-to-right) for text boxes, similar to what is available in Google Slides and Microsoft
Introducing LiveCast in Zoho Show
As the world goes digital, the human touch in how we do things often fades away. In such a scenario, personal connections can make all the difference—whether you're pitching your next big idea, conducting team training, or delivering a client presentation.
Saving slide elements
I have created grouped items including text and animation that I want to use in later slides. (Like an animated logo) Is there a way to save these grouped elements in my library?
Zoho Show Slide Decks Not Accessible
Hi. Currently, my Zoho Show slide decks are not accessible. Please fix it. My Writer files are still accessible, so I'd think something Zoho Show-specific has happened. Thanks!
Live webinar: Zoho Show for SMBs
Hello everyone, We are excited to bring you to our first webinar of 2025! This time, we’re focusing on SMBs and exploring the role of presentations in pitching business ideas or solutions. We’ll also look at how Zoho Show gives you a wide range of tools
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