Presentations don’t have to be just slides and text—what if your audience could actually participate? In this guide, we’ll show you how to add an interactive crossword to your presentation using Interacty. This will help you engage your audience and make your presentation more memorable.

Why Add Crosswords to Your Presentation?

Studies show that after just 10 minutes of passive listening, attention levels start to drop. This doesn’t mean your content is boring—it’s just how our brains work.

Interactive elements like crosswords help keep your audience focused. For example, if you tell them at the beginning:

"Pay close attention because, at the end, we’re going to play a game to see who remembers the most!"

…your audience will be much more engaged. When you reach the crossword slide, instead of just summarizing key points, you can turn it into a fun, interactive challenge.

How to Add a Crossword to Your Presentation on Interacty

1. Create a Presentation on Interacty

To get started, create a new presentation in Interacty:

- Click Create and select Interactive Presentation.

- Choose a template or start from scratch.

- Add slides with your content.

2. Add a Crossword to Your Slide

Once your slides are ready, insert an interactive crossword:

- Click All Blocks and select Crossword from the interactive elements.

- Enter your crossword clues and answers.

- Customize the design to match your presentation.

3. Engage Your Audience

When you reach the crossword slide, let your audience solve it in real time:

✅ Using a QR Code – Click the three dots in the navigation panel and select Show QR Code. Your audience scans it with their phones and solves the puzzle on their own devices.

✅ Solving it Together – You can fill in the answers on-screen while discussing them with your audience.

Best Ways to Use Crosswords in Presentations

Crosswords can be a great engagement tool at different stages:

✔️ Before the session – To check prior knowledge.

✔️ During the session – To reinforce learning.

✔️ At the end – To review key takeaways and test retention.

More Interactive Features

Interacty supports over 20 interactive mechanics, including quizzes, polls, and matching games, which you can easily add to your slides.

Conclusion

Adding crosswords to your presentations makes them more engaging and helps your audience interact with your content in a meaningful way. With Interacty, you can easily create a crossword and embed it in your slides—your audience simply scans a QR code to participate.

Try it yourself at Interacty, and if you have any questions, check out our for a step-by-step guide: