check before: 2023-06-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
Change type:
Feature update
Links:
Details:
Change the camera source and turn on or off camera within PowerPoint Slideshow and presenter view in Desktop. This item is inaccurate and will be removed from the roadmap. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Release Phase:
Current Channel
Created:
2023-04-29
updated:
2024-10-05
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Camera Source Selection Removal
Users will be unable to change the camera source during presentations, leading to potential disruptions in video quality and user engagement.
- roles: Presenters, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-new-features-in-powerpoint-for-windows/ba-p/1234567
Toggle Camera Functionality
The inability to toggle the camera on or off during a presentation may lead to privacy concerns and unprofessional appearances if the camera remains on unintentionally.
- roles: Presenters, Audience Members
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/15/new-powerpoint-features-for-remote-presentations/
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're giving a presentation in a big conference room, and you have a choice of which camera to use to show yourself to the audience. You might want to switch between a close-up camera and a wider one, depending on what you're discussing. This flexibility is similar to what PowerPoint was planning to offer with its camera source selection feature in SlideShow and Presenter View. It was like having a remote control to switch cameras while you present.
However, this feature, which was on the roadmap for development, is no longer going to be implemented. Think of it like planning to add a new tool to your toolbox, but then deciding it's not needed after all. This decision means that users won't have the ability to change their camera source or toggle the camera on and off directly within PowerPoint's presentation modes on the desktop version.
For those who were looking forward to this feature, it's like expecting a new gadget that doesn't end up being released. While it might be disappointing, it's important to know that the current functionality of PowerPoint remains unchanged. You can still use external software or settings to manage your camera preferences outside of PowerPoint, much like using a separate device to control your presentation setup.
In summary, while the feature was initially planned, it has been cancelled, and users will continue to use existing methods to manage their camera settings during presentations.
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2024-10-05 | RM Description | Change the camera source and turn on or off camera within PowerPoint Slideshow and presenter view in Desktop. | Change the camera source and turn on or off camera within PowerPoint Slideshow and presenter view in Desktop. This item is inaccurate and will be removed from the roadmap. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
| 2024-10-05 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
| 2024-03-25 | RM archived | True | False |
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