# Presenting a Canvas Deliver live, interactive data presentations 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 1. Open your canvas in edit mode 2. Click **Add Frame** in the left toolbar 3. Click where you want to place the frame 4. Drag to position and resize ![](https://docs.scoopanalytics.com/assets/legacy/871ae2f-image-664a671330.png) ## 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. ![](https://docs.scoopanalytics.com/assets/legacy/76dae40-image-ce0fac9bb6.png) 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: 1. First frame shown when presentation starts 2. Arrow keys move through in order 3. Hidden frames are skipped # Working with Imported Presentations If you imported from PowerPoint, frames can sync with Google Slides: 1. Make edits in Google Slides 2. Open Manage Frames in Scoop 3. Select frames to synchronize 4. 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](importing-a-powerpoint-or-slides-presentation) 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 # Related Topics - [Sharing a Canvas](sharing-a-canvas) - Share presentations with others - [Interactive Charts](canvas-objects/interactive-charts-and-tables) - Drillable visualizations - [Prompts](canvas-objects/prompts) - Filter controls - [Importing PowerPoint](importing-a-powerpoint-or-slides-presentation) - Import existing decks