How to Keep Your Product Demo Notes Private While Screen Sharing
Published October 5, 2026 · Sales Enablement
You can keep demo notes visible to yourself during a screen share by presenting from a private presenter view and sharing only the separate window intended for viewers. In MaybeUndo, open Present in the demo editor, preview the demo, and choose whether to follow the AI-generated script or your own private notes. When you start the demo, it opens a separate audience-facing window to share.
The key is to share that viewer window, not your presenter window or entire desktop. That keeps your working notes out of the audience's view while you guide the demo.
How to present a demo with private notes
Use this sequence before a live sales demo, product walkthrough, or customer presentation:
- Open the demo in the editor and select Present.
- Preview the flow so you can confirm it is the right version for this audience.
- Choose the AI script if you want to follow the script already created for the demo, or switch to private notes for your own cues and reminders.
- Start the demo. MaybeUndo opens a separate window that contains the audience-facing demo.
- In your meeting or screen-sharing app, select that audience-facing window. Keep the presenter view open privately so you can refer to the script or notes.
MaybeUndo's desktop presenter view keeps your notes separate from the audience-facing demo. Read about the Live Demo Presenter update.
Before the meeting, verify the share preview or ask a colleague to confirm what they can see. Window names and sharing controls vary between meeting apps, so check the selected window rather than assuming the presenter view is hidden.
AI script or private notes: which should you use?
The AI script and private notes support different presentation styles. Choose the one that helps you stay clear and natural without taking attention away from the product.
| Presenter view | Use it when | What to put there |
|---|---|---|
| AI script | You want a prepared talk track that follows the demo story | Transitions, product explanation, proof points, and the next step |
| Private notes | You want concise cues and room to speak conversationally | Buyer-specific context, questions to ask, timing reminders, and points to emphasize |
You do not need to read either option word for word. Treat the script as support: look up for the conversation, use the product workflow as the visual focus, and return to your notes when you need the next cue.
The AI script is part of the shareable demo, so do not treat it as private presenter content: people who open the demo link may be able to see it. Private notes are different. They are saved for you with this demo and account in this browser, and are not included in shared demos or exports. Keep viewer-ready narration in the AI script; put internal reminders or sensitive talk-track cues in private notes.
What viewers see when you share your screen
The viewer-facing window is the demo experience you select for sharing. Your presenter view is separate and is where you follow the AI script or private notes.
That distinction matters in any screen-sharing setup. If you share your full desktop, switch to the presenter window, or choose the wrong application window, private material could appear. Select the audience-facing demo window specifically, and check the meeting app's preview before you begin.
For a reliable setup:
- Close unrelated tabs and documents that you do not need during the presentation.
- Turn off desktop notifications that could interrupt the share.
- Keep buyer-specific or sensitive details out of notes unless you need them and are comfortable having them on your private display.
- Confirm the shared window after starting, especially if you stop and restart screen sharing.
- Rehearse once with the same display and meeting setup you will use with the audience.
Prepare notes that help you present naturally
Private notes work best as prompts, not paragraphs. Keep them short enough to scan while you talk.
For each important demo moment, write:
- Point: What should the audience understand here?
- Proof: What visible product behavior supports that point?
- Question: What can you ask to connect the workflow to the buyer's situation?
- Transition: How will you move to the next part of the story?
For example, instead of writing a full paragraph about an approval workflow, a note might say: “Show the approval handoff; ask how exceptions are handled today; connect the status view to fewer follow-up messages.” The note reminds you what to do while leaving room to respond to the people in the meeting.
For help structuring the talk track itself, see the product demo script template. If you are starting from a rough idea, conversational briefs for product demos explain how to shape the audience, story, workflow, and next step before presenting.
A quick screen-sharing checklist
Before you present, confirm:
- The correct demo is open in Present preview.
- You have selected the AI script or private notes you want to use.
- The meeting app is sharing the audience-facing demo window, not your presenter view or full desktop.
- The share preview shows only what you intend the audience to see.
- Notifications and unrelated windows will not interrupt the presentation.
- You know how to pause or stop sharing if the selected window changes.
The extra check takes only a moment and is more dependable than relying on a window title or assuming the meeting app kept the previous share selection.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see my demo notes while sharing my screen?
Yes. Use a presenter view for your script or private notes and share the separate audience-facing demo window. Check the meeting app's share preview to confirm that viewers see the demo rather than your presenter view.
Can viewers see my private presenter notes in MaybeUndo?
No. Private notes are for you and are not included in shared demos or exports. For a live screen share, still select the audience-facing demo window rather than your presenter view or full desktop.
Should I use an AI script or private notes for a live product demo?
Use the AI script when you want a prepared talk track that follows the demo story. Use private notes when short cues are enough and you want to speak more freely. You can choose the view that fits the presentation.
What is the safest way to share a demo with notes on screen?
Share only the audience-facing demo window, then confirm the meeting app's preview before you begin. Sharing your full desktop or the presenter window may expose material that was meant only for you.
Is the AI script private when I share a demo link?
No. The AI script is part of the shareable demo and may be visible to people who open its link. Use Private notes for presenter-only reminders or sensitive cues; those notes are not included in shared demos or exports.
Keep the presenter view private and the demo clear
A presenter script overlay can help you keep a live demo moving without putting your notes in the audience-facing view. Preview the demo, choose an AI script or private notes, start the separate viewer window, and share that window deliberately.
That gives you a guide while you present and a focused product experience for viewers. For advice on connecting the demo story to a buyer's needs, see how to create a product demo that converts.