Scoop presentations go beyond static slides. Present with live data that updates in real-time, drill into charts during your presentation, and respond to audience questions by exploring data on the fly.

What Makes Scoop Presentations Different

Traditional Presentations	Scoop Presentations
Static screenshots of data	Live, current data
Fixed views only	Drill into any chart
Updates require re-export	Data refreshes automatically
Q&A requires switching apps	Answer questions in real-time
One-way delivery	Interactive exploration

Understanding Frames

Frames are containers on your canvas that become slides in presentation mode. Each frame captures a portion of your canvas to display full-screen during presentation.

Creating Frames

Open your canvas in edit mode
Click Add Frame in the left toolbar
Click where you want to place the frame
Drag to position and resize

Frame Properties

When a frame is selected, the frame toolbar appears at the bottom:

Option	Description
Background color	Set solid color background
Background image	Use an image for stylized backgrounds
Size	Choose Large, Medium, or Small
Manage frames	Open the frame management window
Set as thumbnail	Use this frame as canvas thumbnail
Delete	Remove the frame

Naming Frames

Double-click the frame name in the upper left to rename it. Use descriptive names like:

"Executive Summary"
"Q4 Revenue"
"Regional Breakdown"
"Pipeline Analysis"

Presenting Your Canvas

Starting a Presentation

Click the Present icon in the upper toolbar to enter presentation mode.

Your presentation:

Goes full-screen
Shows frames in the order defined in Manage Frames
Keeps all interactivity active

Navigation Controls

Control	Action
Right arrow / Click forward	Next slide
Left arrow / Click back	Previous slide
Escape key	End presentation
Navigation arrows	Bottom of screen controls

Live Interactivity During Presentations

The defining feature of Scoop presentations is that everything remains live:

Drilling Into Charts

Click any chart element to drill down:

Click a bar to see breakdown by another dimension
Use breadcrumbs to navigate back
Explore data in response to audience questions

Editing Sheetlets

Change values in sheetlets during presentation:

Click a cell and type a new value
Watch dependent calculations update
See linked charts reflect the change instantly

Adjusting Filters

Use prompts and filters while presenting:

Change region to show different territory data
Adjust date ranges to compare periods
Filter to specific segments for focused analysis

Frame Design Best Practices

Layout Principles

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Title (clear, concise)                      │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  ┌──────────────────┐  ┌──────────────────┐ │
│  │                  │  │                  │ │
│  │   Main Visual    │  │  Supporting      │ │
│  │                  │  │  Visual          │ │
│  └──────────────────┘  └──────────────────┘ │
│                                             │
│  Key Insight or Annotation                  │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Content Guidelines

One main message per frame — Don't overcrowd
Clear titles — State the insight, not just the data
Visible interactivity — Show drillable elements
Consistent layout — Use similar structure across frames

Visual Considerations

Ensure text is readable at presentation distance
Use contrasting colors for visibility
Test on the actual presentation display
Consider room lighting conditions

Managing Frames

Accessing Frame Management

Click Manage Frames in the frame toolbar or canvas menu to open the management window.

Frame Operations

Operation	How To
Reorder	Drag frames to change sequence
Hide	Toggle visibility for frames you want to skip
Sync	Update from Google Slides (imported presentations)
Delete	Remove unwanted frames

Presentation Flow

The order in Manage Frames determines your presentation sequence:

First frame shown when presentation starts
Arrow keys move through in order
Hidden frames are skipped

Working with Imported Presentations

If you imported from PowerPoint, frames can sync with Google Slides:

Make edits in Google Slides
Open Manage Frames in Scoop
Select frames to synchronize
Click Sync to update backgrounds

This lets you:

Update branding without reimporting
Fix text or images in slides
Keep Scoop data visualizations intact

See Importing PowerPoint for details.

Presentation Scenarios

Board Meeting

Pre-build frames with key metrics
During Q&A, drill into any chart
Change filters to show specific segments
Update assumptions in sheetlets to model scenarios

Sales Review

Show pipeline with live CRM data
Drill by rep, region, or product
Compare to previous periods on the fly
Adjust forecast assumptions live

Executive Dashboard Review

Present KPIs frame by frame
Investigate anomalies by drilling down
Answer "why" questions with real-time exploration
No need to say "I'll get back to you on that"

Tips for Effective Presentations

Before Presenting

Test all interactive elements
Verify data is current
Check prompts have appropriate defaults
Preview on the actual display

During Presentation

Use drilling to answer questions
Let the audience guide exploration
Don't over-click—stay focused on the narrative
Use sheetlets to model "what if" scenarios

Handling Questions

Drill into relevant data immediately
Use filters to focus on specific segments
Show the data rather than promising to follow up
Return to your flow using frame navigation

Troubleshooting

Presentation Won't Start

Ensure at least one frame exists
Check frames aren't all hidden
Verify browser allows full-screen

Charts Not Responding

Confirm charts are from datasets (not images)
Check drilling is enabled
Refresh the canvas if data seems stale

Navigation Issues

Use keyboard arrows if on-screen controls don't work
Press Escape if stuck
Check frame order in Manage Frames

Presenting a Canvas