Presentation software is designed to display information such as text, images, audio, and video in a slideshow format. It is commonly used in educational settings like lectures and presentations. Key features of presentation software include the ability to create and organize slides, add different types of content, copy and duplicate slides, include speaker notes, search and replace text, display slides in various formats like individually or as a storyboard, and apply formatting options to text and backgrounds. Examples of popular presentation software programs are Keynote, Apple iWork, and Microsoft PowerPoint.