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Using the Screen Shade tool

You can use a screen shade to cover the information on your screen and reveal it slowly. A screen shade helps you focus your audience’s attention.

ClosedTo display a screen shade

  1. Press the SMART Board iconSMART Board icon in the notification area, and then select Other SMART Tools > Screen Shade.

    Note 

    If your computer isn’t currently connected to an interactive product, the SMART Board icon includes an X in its lower-right cornerSMART Board icon with X.

  2. Press one side of the screen shade and drag it to cover and uncover the screen.

    Tip 

    If you want to quickly cover the entire screen, double-click the screen shade.

ClosedTo remove a screen shade