Polly for PowerPoint is an interactive add-in that allows presenters to embed live polls, Q&A sessions, and word clouds directly into their slides. Designed for use within the PowerPoint desktop application, it enables real-time audience participation through QR code or link access, displaying instant feedback and results without leaving the presentation environment. The tool is suitable for educators, business professionals, and event hosts seeking to increase engagement and gather actionable insights during live sessions.

Key Features

Interactive Polls Embed live polls into slides to gather instant audience feedback.

• Supports multiple choice and open-ended questions
• Real-time results displayed within the presentation

Q&A Sessions Facilitate live question submission and upvoting from the audience.

• Anonymous or public submissions
• Presenter controls which questions are displayed

Word Clouds Visualize audience responses dynamically as word clouds.

• Updates in real time
• Highlights most frequent responses

QR Code Access Audience can join and participate by scanning a QR code.

• No app installation required
• Reduces friction for participation

Seamless Integration Works as a PowerPoint add-in with easy setup.

• Directly embeds into PowerPoint desktop version
• Integrates with Slack for Q&A management

Live Feedback Management Moderate and display submissions in real time.

• Control which responses are shown
• Manage audience engagement without leaving PowerPoint

Benefits

Enhanced Audience Engagement Encourages active participation and feedback during presentations.

• Increases interaction and attention
• Makes sessions more dynamic and inclusive

Real-Time Insights Instantly visualize audience sentiment and questions.

• Adjust presentations based on live feedback
• Surface most important topics immediately

Streamlined Workflow No need to switch between applications or devices.

• Keeps presenters focused
• Maintains presentation flow and momentum