Changing the size of the font for slide notes

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Changing the size of the font for slide notes

Hi. I searched a bit, but couldn't find this addressed already. I would like to be able to change the size of the font used in slide notes. I could do this in Keynote 08, but I can't in Keynote 09. When I select text in the notes area, all of the font selection tools get greyed out. This worked nicely in KN08. [I don't, however know how, in either KN08 or in KN09, to change the default font for the notes...] Has anyone else seen this behavior change between KN08 and KN09? Does anyone know how to change the default font and font size for slide notes.

Thanks!

15" MBP 2 GB 24" iMac 2 GB, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Jan 14, 2009 1:42 PM

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Answer 1

MacMax

Level 1

4 points

Feb 10, 2009 6:00 AM in response to Robert Clare1

I had the same issue with not being able to edit default shapes or presenter notes. After having searched the forums, it was suggested to run disk utility and repair permissions. I did that, and I could once again edit the notes and shapes.

Strange, I know, but it works.

Hope that helps.

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Answer 2

Feb 27, 2009 8:34 PM in response to MacMax

Powerpoint allows for users to change the text size of the speaker's notes for all slides by selecting 100%, 150%, etc. directlly from the speaker's note window.

I don't see KN allowing this.

Therefore, I'll stay with Powerpoint. It just allows more flexibility with speaker's notes.

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Answer 3

Brian Peat

Level 6

18,216 points

Feb 27, 2009 8:48 PM in response to Leo G. Leduc

So, PPT lets you use percentages...and Keynote lets you use actual point sizes...the only limitation I can see is that there's no way to set the size for the whole preso. No idea how they overlooked that one.

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