Teleprompter for Zoom
Zoom has no built-in teleprompter, and reading notes from a second window makes your eyes drift away from the camera. This guide shows how to float a scrolling script in a small always-on-top window right under your webcam so you can present on Zoom while still looking at people.
Last updated September 2026
Open the free teleprompter →How to do it
- Open the teleprompter in desktop Chrome or Edge and paste your talking points or full script.
- Set Speed to roughly your speaking pace — 130 WPM is the default; conversational presenters often sit between 120 and 150.
- Press Start, then click "Float on top" (or press P). The script moves into a small floating window.
- Join or start your Zoom meeting and drag the floating window to the top-centre of your screen, just below the webcam.
- Shrink the column width and bump the font size so only a few words per line sit near the lens.
- Use Space to pause when someone interrupts, and the up/down arrow keys to nudge speed by 10 WPM.
Tips
- If you share your screen, share a specific window (e.g. your slides) rather than your entire screen — otherwise participants may see the floating script.
- Zoom's self-view can compete for the same spot near the camera; hide self-view or move it to the side.
- Keep the script in short paragraphs; line breaks give you natural pause points during Q&A.
- Once you click into Zoom the teleprompter tab loses keyboard focus — the app arms your keyboard's media play/pause key so you can still pause without clicking back.
FAQ
Will Zoom participants see my teleprompter?
Not through your camera. They could see it only if you share your entire screen; sharing a single window or application keeps the floating script private.
Do I need a Zoom plugin or app?
No. The teleprompter runs in a normal browser tab and is independent of Zoom, so it works with the Zoom desktop client or Zoom in the browser.
Does it work on a Mac with Zoom?
Yes, in Chrome or Edge for macOS. The always-on-top floating window uses Document Picture-in-Picture, which is available in desktop Chrome and Edge. Other browsers get a fullscreen teleprompter instead.