SlideDazzle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SlideDazzle?

SlideDazzle is a browser-native viewer for Markdown documents. It turns Markdown into working slides that are immediately viewable in your browser. There is nothing to install and no account to create.

Is SlideDazzle free?

Yes. SlideDazzle is free to use.

Do I need to create an account?

No. SlideDazzle does not require registration or sign-in.

Can I edit my Markdown in SlideDazzle?

No. SlideDazzle is a viewer, not an editor. It intentionally provides only minimal editing capabilities. Edit your Markdown using tools you already know and trust, then paste it into SlideDazzle when you're ready to present.

Can I modify my presentation after I start presenting?

Yes. Press M at any time during a presentation to return to the Markdown Input screen. Your Markdown is preserved exactly as you left it.

After making your changes, press Continue to generate a new presentation. A newly generated presentation always starts from Slide 1. This ensures that the presentation reflects your latest Markdown, even if slides have been added, removed, or reordered.

Tip: You can quickly return to any slide using FastNav (/ or ;) or the Go To Slide command.

Does SlideDazzle upload my Markdown?

No. Your Markdown remains entirely within your browser. SlideDazzle does not upload, store, or analyze your Markdown.

Can I save my presentation?

SlideDazzle does not store presentations on its servers. However, you can export your presentation as a PDF using your browser's Print feature. To export, press E. This will bring up your browser's Print Preview window, where you can choose to print your slides.

Can I print my presentation?

Yes. Press E during a presentation to open your browser's Print dialog. From there, you can print your presentation or save it as a PDF, depending on your browser and operating system.

Which browsers are supported?

SlideDazzle is designed for modern web browsers that have JavaScript enabled. Recent versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari should work well.

Which Markdown syntax is supported?

SlideDazzle supports standard Markdown. It focuses on widely supported Markdown features to keep presentation rendering predictable.

How are slides separated?

Slides are separated using Markdown headings. SlideDazzle treats headings (levels 1-6) as the beginning of new slides. Content beneath a heading belongs to that slide until another heading is encountered. Subheadings begin new slides of their own.

Can I use HTML inside my Markdown?

Yes. Standard Markdown permits embedded HTML, and SlideDazzle follows the behavior of its underlying Markdown parser.

Embedded HTML allows advanced formatting, SVG graphics, custom styling, and other browser-supported features. Because your Markdown is processed entirely within your browser, SlideDazzle intentionally does not sanitize embedded HTML. For more information, please see the Privacy page.

Does SlideDazzle work offline?

Once the application has loaded in your browser, presentations are generated entirely on the client side. An internet connection is required only to load the application initially.

Can I use SlideDazzle for commercial work?

Yes. You may use SlideDazzle to create presentations for personal, educational, or commercial purposes. Please refer to the Terms page for the complete terms of use.

How do I report a bug or request a feature?

Please contact us through the Support page. We welcome bug reports, suggestions, and constructive feedback.

Is SlideDazzle open source?

Not at this time.

Why is SlideDazzle so simple?

SlideDazzle intentionally focuses on a small set of capabilities: turning Markdown into working slides, presenting them quickly, and keeping your content private. We prefer simplicity, readability, and browser-native design over large feature sets.

Does SlideDazzle use cookies?

SlideDazzle does not use cookies to store your presentations or track your editing activity. Third-party services, such as Google AdSense, may use cookies subject to their own privacy policies.