Using Poll Everywhere with Microsoft PowerPoint for macOS
Poll Everywhere, sometimes abbreviated as PE, can be used by opening it through Cardinal Apps or by adding it to PowerPoint. Using PE through Cardinal Apps is great for events where you want to engage the audience but do not plan to show a slide deck. However, incorporating Poll Everywhere into your slide deck is a three-part process:
Install the Poll Everywhere app.
Sign in to the Poll Everywhere app within PowerPoint.
Insert and present your activities.
This guide will walk you through using activities with PowerPoint and some troubleshooting considerations. Before you begin, consider the following:
Install the Poll Everywhere App
To use activities into your presentation, you’ll need to install the Poll Everywhere for MacOS app. Make sure that the Poll Everywhere for MacOS app is installed on the presentation computer if the device is different than the one you created the presentation on.
If you cannot install the app or experience difficulties, contact the UIW Help Desk for installation assistance.
Sign In To the Poll Everywhere App
For Poll Everywhere to be able to activate and insert activities, you must be signed in with your presenter account. Locate and open the Poll Everywhere app on your computer by navigating to the Applications folder on your Mac.
If you are running macOS Sonoma or greater and receive a pop-up window once you open the app, click Allow in order to allow the app to run.
Choose the Launch log-in window prompt. When prompted, enter your UIW email, choose Next, and continue with Login with the University of the Incarnate Word.
If you receive an error when attempting to login, you may not have a Poll Everywhere presenter account. Contact the UIW Help Desk for assistance.
When prompted, choose Authorize to allow the Poll Everywhere app to run and finish the login process.
Insert and Present Your Activities
Now that you have the Poll Everywhere for macOS app installed, you are ready to start inserting and presenting your activities.
Once you log in, the Poll Everywhere for MacOS app will open in a separate window independent of PowerPoint or Keynote. The Poll Everywhere icon will be visible on your dock while the app is running. If the app window becomes hidden, simply click the Poll Everywhere icon in your dock to bring it back to the forefront.
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Troubleshooting and Fixes
Issue
PowerPoint slide displays correctly but doesn’t show the live activity or allow responses.
Possible solutions
Issue
Slide doesn’t display correctly when in Slide Show/Presenter mode, Slide has static preview image only, or the activity is offset/running off the screen.
Possible solutions
Issue
Poll Everywhere works on a personal device but not a classroom/meeting room computer.
Possible solutions
Issue
I adjusted my display resolution, but the activity slide is still wonky and doesn’t display properly.
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Further Troubleshooting
If you have a different issue with Poll Everywhere or you cannot resolve the problem, consider the following support options: