> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create Engaging Content

> Prepare presentations, Smart Slides for polling, and other content before your session.

Prepare your content ahead of time so you can focus on teaching during the session.

## 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

See [Upload a Presentation](/help/presenter-guide/upload-a-presentation-enable-for-download) for step-by-step instructions.

<Tip>
  Upload your presentation **before** the session starts. This saves class time and lets you verify that all slides render correctly.
</Tip>

## 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

See [Using Smart Slides for One-Click Polling](/help/moderator-guide/using-smart-slides-for-one-click-polling) for formatting guidelines and examples.

## Content Preparation Tips

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Prepare supplementary content">
    * Have external video links ready if you plan to share YouTube or other media. See [Share External Video](/help/presenter-guide/share-an-external-audiovideo-link).
    * Prepare shared notes templates for collaborative activities. See [Use Shared Notes](/help/user-guide/use-shared-notes).
    * Set up whiteboard slides for collaborative drawing exercises. See [Multi-user whiteboard](/help/releases/how-do-i-use-the-multi-user-whiteboard).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's Next?

Once your content is ready:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card icon="door-open" href="/prepare/prepare-for-your-class" title="Set Up Your Room">
    Configure room settings, locks, and guest policy.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="presentation-screen" href="/educate/teach/deliver-content" title="Deliver Content">
    Learn how to present your content effectively during the session.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>