{"id":26698,"date":"2026-06-02T04:10:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T04:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourdemy.dev\/?p=26698"},"modified":"2026-06-02T04:10:48","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T04:10:48","slug":"how-many-words-should-you-put-on-a-slide-when-recording-a-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ourdemy.com\/en\/how-many-words-should-you-put-on-a-slide-when-recording-a-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Words Should You Put on a Slide When Recording a Video?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are text-heavy slides really \u201cmore complete\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When recording lecture videos, many instructors share the same concern:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cIf I put too little text, students might not understand.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cIf I add more text, the slide will feel more complete, right?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sounds reasonable \u2014 but in reality, the opposite is often true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 The more text on a slide, the harder the video is to learn from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, you\u2019ll understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why text-heavy slides don\u2019t work well in video lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The difference between presentation slides and video slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many words per slide is \u201cjust right\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Why does the amount of text on a slide matter in videos?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slides in video lectures don\u2019t function the same way as in live presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When learning through video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learners can\u2019t ask questions immediately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They don\u2019t see the full classroom context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They often watch on smaller screens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their attention span is shorter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They may be multitasking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc In video lectures, slides are not meant to contain all the content \u2014 they support the spoken explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Slides for video \u2260 slides for documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the most common mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Document slides<\/strong> \u2192 meant for reading, storing, and referencing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video slides<\/strong> \u2192 meant to support speech and guide learning flow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you try to \u201cfit everything\u201d into slides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slides become text-heavy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The video turns into\u2026 someone reading a document aloud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 This removes the biggest advantage of video: <strong>your voice, delivery, and guidance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. So, how many words per slide is appropriate?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no universal number, but there is a <strong>safe range<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>General principle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If learners can <strong>glance quickly<\/strong> and understand the main idea, the slide is at a good level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each slide should focus on <strong>one main idea<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The text should only:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trigger memory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight key points<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guide your explanation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc The fewer words on the slide, the more room you have to teach with your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Slide type<\/th><th>Suggested word count<\/th><th>When to use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Title slide<\/td><td>5\u201310 words<\/td><td>Section intro, transitions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bullet slide<\/td><td>15\u201325 words<\/td><td>Summaries, checklists<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Keyword slide<\/td><td>1\u20135 words<\/td><td>Emphasis, key concepts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formula\/structure<\/td><td>10\u201320 words<\/td><td>Teaching frameworks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Long explanation<\/td><td>\u274c Not recommended<\/td><td>Split into multiple slides<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Signs your slides have too much text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have to read almost everything on the slide?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you shrink the font to fit more content?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does one slide contain multiple main ideas?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the text hard to read on smaller screens?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you answer \u201cyes\u201d to 2 or more, your slide is likely overloaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Why less text matters even more in video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 3 key reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. The brain struggles with two streams of text<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Viewers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listening to your voice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading the slide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If there\u2019s too much text \u2192 the brain drops one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And usually\u2026 it drops <strong>the speaker<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Too much text reduces the feeling of being \u201ctaught\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective learning videos create the feeling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSomeone is explaining this to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too much text makes the video feel like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An ebook being read aloud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Less text = easier editing and reuse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clean slides are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easier to turn into short clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier to reuse for social content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier to update without redoing the entire video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. How to reduce text without losing content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Split content into multiple slides<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 slide \u2192 1 long paragraph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2\u20133 slides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each slide \u2192 1 idea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc Videos are not limited by slide count like live presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Move explanations into your voice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slides should contain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keywords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short phrases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bullet points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following should be spoken:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explanations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Separate \u201cteaching slides\u201d and \u201creference materials\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a course, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use minimal slides for video teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide additional materials:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PDFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downloadable documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notes below the video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach is commonly used in long-term courses to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep videos easy to watch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Still provide complete learning materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no single \u201cperfect number\u201d for every slide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for video lectures, remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slides are not a script<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slides are not full documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slides are tools to help learners listen better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you reduce text on slides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Videos become easier to follow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learners stay more focused<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Content is better understood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And most importantly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 Your knowledge is delivered effectively \u2014 not buried under text.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are text-heavy slides really \u201cmore complete\u201d? 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