Frequently Asked Question

Tips for Using PowerPoint

Last Updated 4 years ago

In Your Browser:

To make a new presentation, click New blank presentation in the upper left corner or choose from given theme templates
To add a slide, click New Slide and choose from the different layouts
To insert a picture, shape, or chart, go to the Insert tab, and select the drop down menu desired
To choose a theme, go to the Design tab, and choose from the theme options
To add transitions between slides, go to the Transitions tab, and choose from the transition options
To save, do nothing! PowerPoint automatically saves your work in your browser.
To share your presentation...

Click on Share in the top right corner
Enter the name or email address you want to share it with, and it will send them a link
Or, you can copy the link and send it in any format you desire

To start your presentation, click on the TV looking icon in the bottom right corner, or type present into the Tell me what you want to do search box for more starting place options

In the Desktop App:

To make a new presentation, click Blank Presentation in the upper left corner or choose from given theme templates
To add a slide, click the New Slide drop down menu and choose from the different layouts
To insert a picture, shape, or chart, go to the Insert tab, and select Pictures, Chart, or the Shapes drop down menu
To choose a theme, go to the Design tab, and choose from the theme options
To add transitions between slides, go to the Transitions tab, and choose from the transition options
To save, go to File, and click Save or Save as
To share your presentation...

Click on Share in the top right corner
Enter the name or email address you want to share it with, and if you want them to be able to edit, or just view
Click share and it will send them a link

To start your presentation, click on the TV looking icon in the bottom right corner, or type present into the Tell me what you want to do search box for more starting place options