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Live polls for PowerPoint - no add-in required

You don't need a PowerPoint add-in to make a deck interactive. Build a poll, quiz or Q&A in PollsLive, drop the QR code on a slide, and your audience answers from their phones while results animate live on the screen. It works with any version of PowerPoint - desktop, web or Microsoft 365.

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What you can run

Opening ice-breaker

Start with a quick poll so the room is participating from the very first slide.

Knowledge-check quizzes

Drop a timed quiz between sections and show a live leaderboard to keep attention.

Live word clouds

Ask for one word and watch a word cloud build on your slide in real time.

Audience Q&A

Collect and upvote questions, then answer the top ones without breaking your flow.

Step-by-step setup guide

Follow these steps for your next PowerPoint session. No add-in required unless you opt into the advanced setup below.

  1. 1

    Create your poll in PollsLive

    Open pollslive.com and start a blank poll, pick a template, or describe what you need. You can build polls, scored quizzes, word clouds, and moderated Q&A without signing in.

    Tip: Save to Studio when you want to reuse the deck across meetings.

    PollsLive
    PollsLive create hub with poll, quiz and survey options
    Start from a blank poll, template, or AI prompt — no account required.
  2. 2

    Add your questions

    Type your question, add answer options, and choose when results show. For a knowledge check, switch to Quiz mode, mark the correct answer, and optionally add a timer.

    PollsLive
    PollsLive editor with quiz question and answer options
    Add questions, set correct answers for quizzes, or pick poll and scale types.
  3. 3

    Go live and grab the join code

    Click Present live in Studio (or Start from the create flow). The host console shows a 6-digit PIN, a QR code, and a shareable link your audience can open on any phone.

    Tip: Keep the host tab open on your presenter machine — you'll switch back to it when it's time to show results.

    PollsLive
    PollsLive host console showing join PIN and QR code
    Copy the PIN, download the QR, or share the join link.
  4. 4

    Put the QR on a PowerPoint slide

    Download the QR image from the host console and insert it on a dedicated slide (Insert → Pictures). Add the PIN in large type underneath so people can type it if the camera won't scan.

    Tip: Duplicate this slide before each interactive moment so you can drop in a fresh QR without rebuilding the deck.

  5. 5

    Present and switch to results

    Run PowerPoint as usual. When you reach the poll slide, tell the room to scan or enter the PIN, then Alt+Tab (or swipe on iPad) to the PollsLive host tab. Results animate live on screen.

    PollsLive
    Live poll results animating on the PollsLive presenter screen
    Results update in real time as the room votes.
  6. 6

    Discuss, then return to your deck

    Talk through what landed, highlight outliers, then switch back to PowerPoint for the next section. Export CSV or PDF from Studio after the session if you need a record.

    PollsLive
    Audience member voting on a 1–5 scale from their phone
    Attendees answer from any phone — no app or login.

PowerPoint task pane (sideload)

IT teams can sideload the Office add-in manifest so presenters open PollsLive in a task pane beside the deck. Native slide-insert is on the roadmap; today the QR-on-slide path above works on every PowerPoint version.

  1. Download the Office manifest XML from PollsLive.
  2. In PowerPoint, go to Insert → Add-ins → My Add-ins → Upload My Add-in.
  3. Select the manifest file and sign in to your PollsLive workspace.
  4. Open the task pane, start a live session, and project the host console on your second monitor.
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Why presenters pair PollsLive with PowerPoint

No add-in to install or get approved by IT, no per-presenter licence, and nothing for your audience to download. People join in one tap by QR or a short PIN, votes are anonymous, and PollsLive is EU-hosted and privacy-first - so it's an easy yes for schools and enterprises alike.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a PowerPoint add-in or plugin?

No. PollsLive runs separately in the browser - you add a QR code or link to a slide, so there's nothing to install in PowerPoint and nothing for IT to approve.

How does the audience join?

They scan the QR on your slide or type a short PIN - no app and no account. It works on any phone or laptop.

Does it work with PowerPoint on the web and Microsoft 365?

Yes. Because the poll lives in the browser, it works the same whether you present from desktop PowerPoint, PowerPoint on the web, or Microsoft 365.

Ready to run your first live poll in PowerPoint?

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