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Presentation Rehearsal Pacing Planner

Compare slide-by-slide speaking estimates, demonstrations and pauses against a target presentation length.

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Word-rate estimates only. Reading speed, audience questions and delivery style vary; this does not listen to or measure an actual rehearsal.

How to use Presentation Rehearsal Pacing Planner

Explore the worked example. Combine word counts, speaking pace and demonstrations to compare expected speaking time with planned slide slots.
Replace the slides / sections with your own entries. Set speaking words per minute, target total minutes.
Choose “Build the pacing plan”. Review slide pacing, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

A starting point

Combine word counts, speaking pace and demonstrations to compare expected speaking time with planned slide slots. The example is illustrative and can be replaced.

Know what you are comparing

Can word count predict my exact speaking time?

No. The calculation uses your entered words-per-minute estimate plus demonstration time. Rehearse aloud to account for pauses, audience interaction and transitions.

Files, privacy & saving

Calculations run locally in a browser worker. Input CSV files use the column names in the downloadable template and keep your current settings. Projects restore inputs and up to four scenarios. Imports are limited to 1 MiB and 100 entries. There is no automatic saving. Public pages include advertising and optional analytics; see our privacy policy.

CSV exports contain the entire selected table. JSON and printable HTML reports include all result tables; open the report and use your browser’s Print command for PDF.

Using Presentation Rehearsal Pacing Planner

Compare slide-by-slide speaking estimates, demonstrations and pauses against a target presentation length.

Explore the worked example. Combine word counts, speaking pace and demonstrations to compare expected speaking time with planned slide slots.
Replace the slides / sections with your own entries. Set speaking words per minute, target total minutes.
Choose “Build the pacing plan”. Review slide pacing, then compare the visual overview with the detailed tables.
Capture alternative scenarios, download a reusable project and export the selected table or a report when you are ready.

Example

Combine word counts, speaking pace and demonstrations to compare expected speaking time with planned slide slots.

Questions & answers

Can word count predict my exact speaking time?

No. The calculation uses your entered words-per-minute estimate plus demonstration time. Rehearse aloud to account for pauses, audience interaction and transitions.

Can I compare and save alternative plans?

Yes. Capture up to four calculated scenarios, restore their inputs and save them in a project JSON file. There is no automatic saving.

How do I bring in my own entries?

Download the CSV template, retain its column names and replace the example rows. Imports are limited to 100 entries and 1 MiB. A saved project also restores settings.

What should I check before using the result?

Word-rate estimates only. Reading speed, audience questions and delivery style vary; this does not listen to or measure an actual rehearsal.