How to Use a Teleprompter: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Everything You Need to Know to Start Prompting

Whether you are hosting a webinar, delivering a company all-hands, or recording social media shorts, a teleprompter eliminates anxiety and ensures you cover every key point.

Teleprompter Basics

• **Hardware Teleprompter vs. Software Teleprompter**:
• - Hardware units use angled two-way glass placed directly in front of a DSLR lens.
• - Software teleprompters (like Prompify) run on your laptop screen, iPad, or mobile phone, placing the text directly alongside your webcam.

2. **Font Size and Spacing**: - Optimal font size is typically between 36px and 52px. - Generous line height (1.6x - 2.0x) prevents your eyes from jumping lines.

3. **Color Contrast**: - High contrast white text on a deep black background is easiest on the eyes and reduces screen glare on your face.

Step-by-Step Delivery Method 1. Paste your script into Prompify. 2. Hit the **Present** button. 3. Speak at your natural conversational speed—the AI tracks your voice automatically. 4. If you miss a word or add an anecdote, keep going; Prompify adapts seamlessly.