Song lyrics to projector slides, the easy way
Lyrics to Slides turns the words of a song into a PowerPoint for the church projector.
Each slide shows one or two lines in large, easy-to-read text, and the chorus is added after every verse
so you never have to copy it by hand. Lines marked (v2) are repeated, punctuation at the end of each line is
removed, and long lines are broken neatly so no word is left on its own.
It was made for Hmar hymn books such as the Kristien Hla Bu (KHB) and Kristien Hla Thar Bu (KHTB), so Thunawn is understood as the chorus and letters like â, ê, û and ṭ are kept. It works just as well for English songs with a Chorus.
How to make slides for a song
- Paste the lyrics into the box, or open a .txt file. Start with the title, number the verses, and write
Thunawn:orChorus:above the chorus. - If you like, type the song book and number, so the file is named like KHB 195 Hung ro, thlarau suol ihnêhai.
- Choose the font, colours, background and lines per slide. The previews update as you go.
- Check the previews, then click Download PowerPoint.
Questions
How do I mark the chorus?
Put a line saying Thunawn: or Chorus: before the chorus. It is added after every verse; you can turn that off to place it only where you write (Thunawn) or (Chorus).
How do I repeat a line?
End the line with (v2), (2) or x2 and it is sung, and shown, twice.
Which fonts can I use?
Fonts that come with Windows and Office. The first group has every Hmar letter, including Ṭ; the second group suits English and other songs without Ṭ. The font must also be installed on the computer that runs the projector.
Are my lyrics uploaded?
No. The slides are made in your browser and the PowerPoint is saved straight to your device.