Scenario Slides Quick-Start

Get running in 5 minutes

What You Need

  • Laptop connected to projector or second display
  • Scenario slides HTML file open in browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge)

5 Steps to Run Your Session

1. Open Slides

Navigate to scenario HTML file and open in browser.

Example: _output/slides/scenarios/tier-1/fakebat-small-business.html

2. Enter Speaker View

Press S key.

New window opens showing:

  • Current slide (players see)
  • Next slide preview
  • Speaker notes (facilitation guidance)
  • Timer

3. Position Windows

  • Presenter view β†’ Your laptop screen (IM only)
  • Main presentation β†’ Projector (players see)

4. Enable Player-Safe Mode

Press P key on main presentation.

Banner appears: β€œPLAYER-SAFE MODE ACTIVE”

This hides IM-only slides from players.

Essential Shortcuts

Key Function
S Speaker View
P Player-Safe Mode
T Toggle Theme (Light/Dark)
← β†’ Navigate
ESC Overview
B Blank Screen

That’s It!

You’re ready to run your session.

For comprehensive guide with troubleshooting, see Using Scenario Slides.

Print this: Keyboard Reference Card

Quick Troubleshooting

Slides won’t advance? Click presentation window, try arrows again.

Lost speaker view? Press S to reopen.

Wrong window on projector? Drag windows to correct screens.

Player saw IM-only slide? Enable player-safe mode (P), advance quickly, continue.

Next Steps

  1. Practice navigating with keyboard shortcuts
  2. Test dual-screen setup before first session
  3. Read comprehensive guide when you have time: Using Scenario Slides

You’re ready to facilitate!