# Keynote

# How To Fix Keynote/Pages "Needs Update"

<p class="callout info">Difficulty - Medium</p>

### The Issue

When you open Keynote or Pages, the screen shows that the application "needs an update". This document shows the fix:

[![Update-Keynote-pages-The-Issue.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/update-keynote-pages-the-issue.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/update-keynote-pages-the-issue.png)

### Step 1 - Delete Keynote/ Pages

<p class="callout info">Article/ Instructions Here</p>

<p class="callout warning">All files saved in keynote or pages NEED to be saved elsewhere. By deleting these applications, you run the risk of deleting files as well.  
</p>

### Step 2 - Open "Self Service"

Open the self service app on your iPad.

[![media.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/SRjmedia.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/SRjmedia.png)

### Step 3 - Re-Install Keynote/Pages

Find the application that needs to be reinstalled on the list. Tap reinstall.

[![media.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/9iSmedia.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/9iSmedia.png)

<p class="callout warning">Make sure the app is FULLY UNINSTALLED before reinstalling. Reinstalling without a complete uninstall will be problematic.</p>

# How to Change the Size and Shape of a Presentation in Keynote

<p class="callout success">Difficulty - Easy</p>

### Step 1 - Open The "Presentation Menu"

Select the presentation's title in the top left to open a drop-down menu.

[![media.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/Pfymedia.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/Pfymedia.png)

### Step 2 - Navigate to "Presentation Options"

Tap the option in the drop-down menu titled: "Presentation Options"

[![Change-Keynote-Size-And-Shape-Step-2.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-2.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-2.png)

### Step 3 - Presentation Setup

Select presentation setup under the "Presentation Options" menu.

[![Change-Keynote-Size-And-Shape-Step-3.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-3.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-3.png)

### Step 4 - Document Slide Options

On the bottom of the screen, select the "Slide Size" option to change the proportions of the presentation.

[![Change-Keynote-Size-And-Shape-Step-4.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-4.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-4.png)

### Step 5 - Choose a New Size and Shape

Select the size and shape desired, or create a custom one.

[![Change-Keynote-Size-And-Shape-Step-5.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-5.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-size-and-shape-step-5.png)

# How To Change the Presentation Background in Keynote

<p class="callout success">Difficulty - Easy</p>

### Step 1 - Open the "Document Format" Menu

Select the paint brush in the top right of your screen to change the formatting.

<p class="callout info">Make sure no other items are selected when opening the menu.</p>

[![Change-Keynote-Background-Step-1.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-background-step-1.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-background-step-1.png)

### Step 2 - Select "Background Settings"

In the menu just opened, select "Background".

[![Change-Keynote-Background-Step-2.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-background-step-2.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-background-step-2.png)

### Step 3 - Select a New Background

Select a mode for your background (Standard or Dynamic) and select your desired background.

<p class="callout info">Dynamic backgrounds change throughout the presentation.</p>

[![Change-Keynote-Background-Step-3.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/change-keynote-background-step-3.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/change-keynote-background-step-3.png)

# How to Embed Web Videos in Keynote

<p class="callout success">Difficulty - Easy</p>

### Step 1 - Media Menu

Select the media icon (Stack of Images) in the top of your screen.

[![Embed-Web-Video-Keynote-Step-1.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/SPjembed-web-video-keynote-step-1.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/SPjembed-web-video-keynote-step-1.png)

### Step 2 - Navigate to "Web Video"

Select "Web Video" in the media menu.

[![Embed-Web-Video-Keynote-Step-2.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/dTRembed-web-video-keynote-step-2.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/dTRembed-web-video-keynote-step-2.png)

### Step 3 - Insert Video

Paste the link of the video into the "Enter URL" field, and select "Insert" in the top right to submit.

[![Embed-Web-Video-Keynote-Step-3.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/xsUembed-web-video-keynote-step-3.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/xsUembed-web-video-keynote-step-3.png)

### Optional - Add Some Flair to the Document

You can add some flair to your document by adding icons, such as a computer icon from the objects menu (located to the left of the media menu). You can also add some speakers or even an antenna.

# How To Collaborate on a Presentation in Keynote

<p class="callout info">Difficulty - Medium</p>

### Step 1 - Open "Document Options"

Select the title of your document in the top left of the screen to edit your document options.

[![Collaborate-Keynote-Step-1.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/collaborate-keynote-step-1.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/collaborate-keynote-step-1.png)

<p class="callout warning">If your document is not saved in iCloud, do so now. Or else, the remaining steps will not apply.</p>

<p class="callout success">The document does not have to be complete before collaborating. All edits are synchronized with the collaborators.</p>

### Step 2 - Open "Document Sharing Options"

Select the share icon to the right of the title in the drop down menu.

[![Collaborate-Keynote-Step-2.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/L7pcollaborate-keynote-step-2.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/L7pcollaborate-keynote-step-2.png)

### Step 3 - Configure Collaboration

Select the "Send Copy" option and switch it to "Collaborate". This will create a live file or link to share with others.

[![Collaborate keynote, the real 3rd step.jpeg](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/collaborate-keynote-the-real-3rd-step.jpeg)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/collaborate-keynote-the-real-3rd-step.jpeg)

### Step 4 - Choose a Sharing Method

This is the way your new live file/ link will get shared with the collaborators. Select what you feel comfortable with.

<p class="callout info">We recommend using "Invite with Link". Feel free to experiment with other options.</p>

[![Collaborate-Keynote-Step-4.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/collaborate-keynote-step-4.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/collaborate-keynote-step-4.png)

### Step 5 - Add Collaborators

Next, you'll add authorized users to your link. This ensures that people without access cannot edit your file.

<p class="callout info">Teacher Emails: "<span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cdb9a8acaea5a8bfa3aca0a8a2bfa4a98da9aca9a8beaea5a2a2a1bee3a3a8b9">teachernameorid@dadeschools.net"</span></p>

<p class="callout info">Student Emails: <span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="1a696e6f7e7f746e737e5a696e6f7e7f746e69347e7b7e7f6979727575766934747f6e">"studentid@students.dadeschools.net"</span></p>

[![Collaborate-Keynote-Step-5.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/collaborate-keynote-step-5.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/collaborate-keynote-step-5.png)

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</div></div></div></div><p class="callout warning">Some teachers may have different emails than what would be assumed. Check on your MDCPS portal to confirm their E-Mail address.</p>

<p class="callout info">After pressing "Share Link", select a sharing method such as **Outlook** (Recommended) to send the link to an email address.</p>

### Step 6 - Send Your Link

Open outlook and write an email to your teacher that includes the link.

<p class="callout warning">The E-Mail **will not send** if there is no subject for the message.</p>

<p class="callout info">You can copy and paste the link into the body of the E-Mail.</p>

[![Collaborate-Keynote-Step-6.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/collaborate-keynote-step-6.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/collaborate-keynote-step-6.png)

# How To Customize the Toolbar in Keynote

<p class="callout info">Difficulty - Medium</p>

### Step 1 - Navigate To The Extras Menu

In the top right of the screen, select the 3 dots.

[![Customize-Keynote-Toolbar-Step-1.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/customize-keynote-toolbar-step-1.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/customize-keynote-toolbar-step-1.png)

### Step 2 - Select "Customize Toolbar"

After opening the extras menu, select the "Customize Toolbar" option.

[![Customize-Keynote-Toolbar-Step-2.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/customize-keynote-toolbar-step-2.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/customize-keynote-toolbar-step-2.png)

### Step 3 - Start Customizing

You can drag and drop the different icons shown on your screen to the top toolbar. You can remove items by doing the opposite.

[![Customize-Keynote-Toolbar-Step-3.png](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/customize-keynote-toolbar-step-3.png)](https://wiki.pwbstem.club/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/customize-keynote-toolbar-step-3.png)