Upload Presentations
BigBlueButton supports PDF and office document uploads. Upload your slides before or during the session:- Supported formats: PDF (recommended), PowerPoint, Word, and other office documents
- PDFs render most reliably — convert your slides to PDF for best results
- You can upload multiple presentations and switch between them during the session
- Optionally enable presentation download for participants
Smart Slides for One-Click Polling
Design your slides with built-in poll questions that BigBlueButton automatically detects:- Add poll-formatted text to your slides (e.g., “A) Option 1 / B) Option 2”)
- BigBlueButton recognizes the format and creates a one-click poll button
- No need to manually configure polls during class — just click to launch
Content Preparation Tips
Test with yourself first
Test with yourself first
Join your own room before class to verify:
- All slides render correctly
- Embedded content (images, diagrams) displays properly
- Smart Slide polls are detected
- Screen share works with your intended application
Optimize your slides
Optimize your slides
- Use large fonts (24pt minimum) for readability on small screens
- Avoid dense text — use visuals and key points
- Number your slides for easy reference during discussion
- Include clear poll questions on slides if using Smart Slides
Prepare supplementary content
Prepare supplementary content
- Have external video links ready if you plan to share YouTube or other media. See Share External Video.
- Prepare shared notes templates for collaborative activities. See Use Shared Notes.
- Set up whiteboard slides for collaborative drawing exercises. See Multi-user whiteboard.
What’s Next?
Once your content is ready:Set Up Your Room
Configure room settings, locks, and guest policy.
Deliver Content
Learn how to present your content effectively during the session.