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With PowerPoint for the web, you create presentations in your web browser. They are stored in your OneDrive , and you can edit and share them online without needing other software.

Following are some basic steps for creating and showing a presentation. Select a heading below to open it and see the detailed instructions.

Edit a presentation in PowerPoint for the web

If you have a presentation open in view-only mode, you can choose Edit in Browser to make changes to it in your browser.

Select Edit Presentation .

Select Edit in Browser .

If you want to open the online folder where the presentation is stored, click OneDrive in the left upper corner.

When that folder opens, you can delete a document, open another document, or navigate to other folders. 

Pick a theme

PowerPoint comes with themes —sets of professionally designed color schemes and slide layouts. Just pick a theme, and all your slides will follow that look.

On the Design tab, select a theme.

Every theme has four color variations you can choose from in the Variants group.

Pick a layout for your slides

Each slide layout has placeholders for text, pictures, charts, shapes, and more. Pick the layout that works best with the content you plan to present.

Select the slide whose layout you want to change.

On the Home tab, click Layout in the Slides group.

Pick the slide layout you want, and then click Change layout .

To change the size of slide, on View tab, click Slide Size to customize it.

To add text to your slide, click inside a text placeholder and start typing.

For text bullets, place your cursor in the line of text, and on the Home tab, select a bullet style in the Paragraph group.

Add a picture

On the Insert tab, click Picture .

In the Open dialog box, browse to the picture you want, and then select Open .

Add transitions between slides

For smooth, animated shifts between slides, add transitions.

Select the slide you want to add a transition to.

On the Transitions tab, select a transition.

To open the complete gallery of Transition options, click the downward pointing arrow at the right end.

To apply the transition to all the slides in your presentation, on the Transitions tab select Apply To All .

Add an animation effect to an object

Select the object you want to add animation to.

On the Animations tab, select an animation.

To apply an animation effect, click the downward pointing arrow on Effect Options and choose one.

Present your slide show

You can run your PowerPoint for the web presentation with an Internet connection and a web browser.

To start your slide show, on the Slide Show tab, select Play from Beginning or Play from Current Slide .

(If you've turned off the Simplified Ribbon, you don't have a Slide Show tab; instead use the View tab to start Slide Show.)

To navigate your slide show, point your mouse at the bottom-left corner of the slide. Five navigation buttons (including Previous and Next , on the left end) appear:

To go to any slide in the presentation, right-click the current slide, and select Go to Slide .

Enter the slide number you want to go to in the Slide box, and select OK .

Share your presentation online

As you work on your presentation in OneDrive, you might want to share it so other people can see it or work on it with you.

Select your presentation in OneDrive, and then click the Share tab.

Under Share , click Get a link .

To share a view-only copy of your presentation, under Choose an option , click View only .

To let others view and edit a copy of your presentation, under Choose an option , click Edit .

Click Create link .

To shorten the link you share with others, click Shorten link .

Copy the link, and click Close .

Paste the URL into an email, chat session, or social networking site.

For more information about sharing presentations and co-authoring, see Co-author a presentation by using PowerPoint Online .

Print your slides

You can print your slides and use them as handouts, or you can add your speaker notes to them and use them as a visual aid when you present.

Select File > Print > Print .

PowerPoint for the web creates a printable PDF file and then opens the Print dialog box for your web browser.

Use your printer's options and settings to choose the print layout options you want and print your presentation.

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How To Sign In Microsoft PowerPoint? (A Step-By-Step Guide)

Do you need to collaborate with others on a presentation, or just want to be able to access your slideshows from any device? If so, then you need to learn how to sign in to Microsoft PowerPoint.

This step-by-step guide will help you understand the basics of signing in and out of PowerPoint, as well as the benefits of doing so.

Well cover topics such as what Microsoft PowerPoint is, how to sign in using a Microsoft account or a work/school account, the benefits of signing in, syncing your presentations with OneDrive, working with others in PowerPoint, and tips for keeping your account secure.

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Once you have an account, open PowerPoint and click ‘Sign In’ in the top right corner.

What is Microsoft PowerPoint?

Microsoft PowerPoint is an industry-leading presentation software developed by Microsoft.

It is a comprehensive and powerful tool that allows users to create professional-looking presentations, which can include text, images, animations, videos, and more.

PowerPoint can be used in a variety of ways, such as creating presentations for business meetings, seminars, lectures, classes, and more.

With its wide range of features, PowerPoint is the go-to tool for creating powerful and memorable presentations.

Signing In to PowerPoint Using a Microsoft Account

Signing in to Microsoft PowerPoint is an easy process that will grant you access to all of the features that the presentation software has to offer. You can sign in with either a Microsoft Account or a Work or School Account. To sign in with a Microsoft Account, you will need to go to the Sign In page, enter your Microsoft Account information, and then click Sign In. Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide on how to sign in with a Microsoft Account:

3. After entering your Microsoft Account information, click the Sign In button. This will sign you into Microsoft PowerPoint and you can start creating presentations, accessing your saved presentations, and collaborating with others.

With this step-by-step guide, youll be able to access your presentations and collaborate with others in no time.

Signing In to PowerPoint Using a Work or School Account

Signing in to Microsoft PowerPoint with a Work or School Account is an effective way to access important documents and presentations.

This type of account is ideal for students and professionals who work in an office setting.

On the Sign In page, select the Work or School Account option, enter your work or school email address, password, and any other required information.

By signing in with a Work or School Account, users can access important documents stored within the organization, collaborate on presentations with colleagues, and create new presentations.

Benefits of Signing In to PowerPoint

Signing in to Microsoft PowerPoint is beneficial for a number of reasons.

First and foremost, it allows you to access your saved presentations.

Signing in also enables you to collaborate with others on projects, making it easy to share and edit documents with colleagues, friends, or family.

Syncing Your Presentations Using OneDrive

One of the most useful features of PowerPoint is the ability to sync your presentations with OneDrive.

When you sign in to PowerPoint, you can sync your presentations with OneDrive.

All you have to do is simply save your presentation in OneDrive, and you can access it from any device with an internet connection.

To sync your presentations with OneDrive, you will need to sign in with either a Microsoft Account or a Work or School Account.

Once you have signed in, you can access your OneDrive account and sync your presentations.

This means that you can access your presentations from any device and share them with other people.

Plus, you can collaborate with others and make changes to your presentations from any device.

Working with Others in PowerPoint

With the ability to share presentations and give feedback, you can easily work with colleagues, classmates, or friends on a presentation.

You can also give and receive feedback on your presentation to ensure the highest quality work.

With PowerPoints online version, you can easily share your presentation with anyone, regardless of whether they have PowerPoint installed or not.

With the ability to share presentations, give and receive feedback, and collaborate in real-time, you can easily work with others on your presentation.

Tips for Keeping Your Account Secure

There are a few tips to keep in mind when signing in to prevent potential data breaches and malicious activity.

This will help to prevent someone from intercepting your data or accessing your account.

Avoid using personal information such as your name or birthdate, and use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

By following these simple tips, you can help to keep your account secure and protect your data.

Final Thoughts

Now you’re ready to take your presentations to the next level with Microsoft PowerPoint.

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How to Access the Free Online Version of Microsoft PowerPoint

Creating, Editing and Saving Presentations using PowerPoint Online

by Avantix Learning Team | Updated October 3, 2015

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You can access a free online version of Microsoft PowerPoint and create simple presentations on the fly or you can open presentations you've created in the desktop version of PowerPoint online and collaborate with colleagues. All you need is a Microsoft account (which is also free) and a password. PowerPoint Online is a light version of PowerPoint and runs in your web browser so you don't need to install any software to use it. The free online version is available without using SharePoint and you don't need Office 365.

Since the online version is free, it has limited functionality (for example, you can't insert a video from your hard drive and you have limited animation options). For those already using the desktop version of PowerPoint, creating a presentation in the online version is quite similar.

PowerPoint Online is available at  office.com .

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Accessing PowerPoint Online

To access the free version of PowerPoint Online:

• Go to office.com to get started.
• Click on the PowerPoint icon/tile.
• Sign in with a Microsoft account and password or create a new free account. If you have Hotmail, you can sign in with that account as your ID.
• Click on a template. PowerPoint creates the presentation. It is saved automatically in a cloud storage location called OneDrive.
• If you're familiar with the desktop version of PowerPoint, you'll be able to create, edit and format slides easily as the interface is very similar to the desktop version. You'll be able to add limited animations and transitions but you won't be able to add audio or video from your hard drive.
• You can change the design theme at any time by clicking on the Design tab on the Ribbon and choosing another theme.

Switching to the desktop version of PowerPoint

You can switch over to the full desktop version of PowerPoint (assuming it's installed) to take advantage of all of the features in PowerPoint.

To switch to the desktop version:

• In a presentation in PowerPoint Online, click on Open in PowerPoint in the Ribbon. A message asks you to confirm that you wish to open the file. Click on OK.
• A message may appear asking you to login with your Windows credentials. Complete and click on OK.
• A message may appear asking you to choose the application to open the file. Select Microsoft Office and your current version, check Remember my choice for ms-powerpoint links and click on OK.

Saving an online PowerPoint presentation in OneDrive

Presentations created with the online version of PowerPoint are saved automatically on OneDrive, but you'll likely want to save the file with a specific name.

To save a presentation with a specific name in PowerPoint Online:

• Click on the File tab on the Ribbon.
• Choose Save As and then click on the Save As icon and enter a name. If necessary, choose a location in OneDrive.
• Click on Save. The file will be saved in your OneDrive cloud storage location. All users with a Microsoft account are provided with a OneDrive storage account. The size of the OneDrive storage varies depending on the type of account.

Saving a PowerPoint presentation on a desktop computer

If you want to save your presentation on your desktop computer, you'll need to download a copy.

To save a presentation on your desktop computer:

• Choose Save As and then click on Download a Copy. The copy will be placed in your Downloads folder on your c: drive (if pop-ups are disabled in your browser). If pop-ups are enabled, you will be able to save a copy to a specific folder.
• Enter a name for the presentation.
• Navigate to the desired location (if pop-ups are enabled in your browser).
• Click on Save. You will now be able to open the file with the desktop version of PowerPoint.

Opening a PowerPoint presentation saved in OneDrive

To open a presentation saved in OneDrive:

• If you're not logged onto Office Online, go to office.com and click on the PowerPoint icon/tile and then sign in with a Microsoft account and password.
• Click on Open. A menu will appear with recent documents. Click on one of the presentations or click on More from OneDrive to choose another file. In OneDrive, click on Documents and then click on the desired file.
• Click on Edit Presentation in the Ribbon and then Edit Presentation with PowerPoint Online.

The free online version of PowerPoint does have limited functionality if you're creating a presentation in that environment, but you can open a presentation created in the desktop version of PowerPoint and make minor editing changes online without losing functionality.

Note: Since this is an online version, features and functionality will change.

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PowerPoint for the web (formerly PowerPoint Web App) extends your Microsoft PowerPoint experience to the web browser, where you can work with presentations directly on the website where the presentation is stored. Microsoft 365 customers with Microsoft 365 for the web can view, create, and edit files on the go.

The PowerPoint Editor is a web front-end component that creates a browser-based editing surface, which lets users work on documents without losing fidelity.

If you select the Open in PowerPoint button on the PowerPoint for the web toolbar, the presentation opens in the PowerPoint desktop app (if Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 or later is installed on the computer).

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Alignment, bullets, numbers

With PowerPoint for the web, you can change paragraph alignment, apply bullets or numbering, and change the level of bulleted or numbered text. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Apply basic transitions and animations

Choose from a gallery of animation and transition effects. PowerPoint for the web supports eight transitions and 37 animations. Additional animations and transitions not supported by PowerPoint for the web are preserved in the presentation and displayed in the slide show, but they can't be modified in PowerPoint for the web. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Apply rich formatting to text, shapes, and pictures

Not available in PowerPoint for the web. Advanced formatting features, such as more colors, gradients, eyedropper, effects, and styles, are available in the PowerPoint desktop app. With PowerPoint for the web, you can add a text box or choose from a gallery of shapes and apply styles, which define fill, outline, and shadow effects.

Apply themes and theme variants

Choose from a gallery of built-in themes and variants when you add a new slide to the presentation. Themes not supported by PowerPoint for the web are preserved in the presentation, but the ability to modify themes is not available in PowerPoint for the web. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Office add-ins

PowerPoint for the web only supports content add-ins for Office. Content add-ins integrate web-based features as content that can be shown in line with a presentation. Learn more about types of add-ins for Office .

Arrange objects

Move, resize, rotate, or order shapes and text boxes in layers, back-to-front in PowerPoint for the web. Ungroup shapes to work with them individually. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Broadcast slide show

The PowerPoint desktop app is required to broadcast a slide show to a remote audience through PowerPoint for the web. Viewers can watch lives presentations through PowerPoint for the web, regardless of whether they have the PowerPoint desktop app installed. Learn more about broadcast slide show .

With PowerPoint for the web, you can cut, copy, and paste content in a presentation. A user can copy and paste text between Microsoft 365 for the web programs, as well as between Microsoft 365 for the web and the Microsoft Office desktop apps on the computer. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Create and manage slides

Add, reorder, duplicate, hide, and delete slides in PowerPoint for the web. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Create custom animation

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Design tools, advanced

Not available in PowerPoint for the web. Advanced design features, such creating slide masters and modifying layouts, are only available in the PowerPoint desktop app. With PowerPoint for the web, you can use your own template file as the basis for creating new files or choose from a predefined list of themes.

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With PowerPoint for the web, you can embed presentations on websites or blogs so that anyone can view your information even if they don't have the Microsoft PowerPoint desktop app. Embedded viewers show animations, transitions, and audio/video—the same as full fidelity reading view. Learn more about embedding presentations on a web or blog page .

Font downloading and formatting

The font service is a CDN based solution to ensure Office applications are able to render documents and presentations in full fidelity by downloading the required fonts to the local machine.

When sharing PowerPoint presentations with recipients via PowerPoint for the web, only use the fonts detailed in the cloud fonts list here . Why? These fonts are available in the cloud and are downloaded as needed and installed on our servers. Other fonts, including locally installed fonts not on this list and embedded fonts, will not be installed on our servers and will be replaced with fallback fonts, resulting in content reflow and formatting issues.

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Insert online video

Video and audio content plays in Reading view and Slide Show, with a file size limit of 100 MB. Online video can be inserted from YouTube, and media controls can be resized, moved, and deleted in PowerPoint for the web. But to insert audio and video other than YouTube, you need the Microsoft PowerPoint desktop app.

Integration with Excel for charts

Not available in PowerPoint for the web. With PowerPoint for the web, you can view Excel charts in an existing presentation, but you can't edit or insert an Excel chart in a presentation using PowerPoint for the web. Learn more about copying an Excel chart to PowerPoint .

Navigation - slide sorter

Slide sorter view, which gives you a view of your slides in thumbnail form, makes it easy to sort and organize your slides. You can use slide sorter view to organize your slides, add sections, and sort slides into different categories.

Offline viewing and authoring

PowerPoint for the web is launched from a web browser and relies on an internet connection. To access presentations offline, Microsoft PowerPoint desktop app must be installed on your computer and used to view and edit slides.

Picture cropping

Improve the framing of a subject in a picture with the cropping tool. Simply click one of the cropping handles at the edge of the picture and drag it until you achieve the picture you want.

With PowerPoint for the web, you can insert pictures stored on your computer, or insert pictures from Bing Images. You can move, resize, and crop pictures, and apply a number of picture styles. More sophisticated features for working with pictures, such as applying effects, are not available in PowerPoint for the web. You can't create screenshots in PowerPoint for the web, but screenshots that are in a presentation display as pictures in PowerPoint for the web. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Present online through Skype for Business or the Office Presentation Service

Not available in PowerPoint for the web. Microsoft PowerPoint desktop app lets you deliver your presentations using the Office Presentation Service, a free, public service that allows others to follow along in their web browser. Learn more about Office Presentation Service .

Presenter view

Not available in PowerPoint for the web. Only Microsoft PowerPoint desktop app allows a presenter a behind-the-scene control of the presentation flow, notes, annotations, and zooming tools. PowerPoint for the web does not support these features.

Print to PDF

With PowerPoint for the web, you can print your presentation to a PDF reader, where all the layout and formatting of your slides will print the way you expect. Learn more about basic tasks you can do using PowerPoint for the web .

Proofing tools

You can check spelling and set the proofing language, using the built-in dictionary with PowerPoint for the web. But PowerPoint for the web does not use a custom dictionary and does not include translation or a thesaurus.

Real-time co-authoring

Multiple authors can work simultaneously in PowerPoint for the web and PowerPoint 2016. Real-time presence helps you see where your co-authors are working in the presentation so that you don't create conflicts as you edit, and you can see changes as they're being made. PowerPoint 2013 supports simultaneous editing, but there is no presence indication, and changes can't be seen by multiple authors until the document is saved. For more information about real-time co-authoring in PowerPoint, see Work together on PowerPoint presentations .

Reviewer tools, advanced

Not available in PowerPoint for the web. Advanced reviewer features, such as merge conflicts and compare presentations, are only available in the PowerPoint desktop app. With PowerPoint for the web, you can view, add, edit, or delete comments.

Rights management: Apply and consume IRM and password protection

Not available in PowerPoint for the web. PowerPoint for the web displays presentations that are protected with Information Rights Management (IRM). However, these presentations can't be edited in the browser, and you can't create IRM-protected presentations in PowerPoint for the web. PowerPoint for the web can't open presentations that are digitally signed or encrypted with a password.

Run slide show

With PowerPoint for the web, you can run your presentation with just a web browser and an internet connection. Learn more about basic tasks you can do using PowerPoint for the web .

Save as or Download a copy

PowerPoint for the web saves your work every time you make a change. There is no Save command. You can download a copy, but you must have the Microsoft PowerPoint desktop app to edit a local copy.

Word Art and charts can't be inserted in PowerPoint for the web, but PowerPoint for the web displays them as expected. In Editing view, edit and format text. If you want to apply text effects to Word Art, you'll need the Microsoft PowerPoint desktop app.

If your presentation is saved in a SharePoint document library, then your presentation is online and you can share it by sending a link instead of an email attachment. People with proper permissions can view it in their web browser or mobile device. Learn more about sharing a presentation .

PowerPoint for the web plays slide shows in a full-screen window. Press the spacebar to advance the slides. Slide animations play, but only Fade and Wipe transitions between slides are supported. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

You can insert SmartArt, switch to a different layout or color scheme, apply SmartArt styles, and edit text with PowerPoint for the web. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

Table creation, editing, and formatting

Tables can be created and edited in PowerPoint for the web, and PowerPoint for the web supports most table functions. For advanced functions, such as merging and splitting cells, use the PowerPoint desktop app. Learn more about the differences between using a presentation in the browser versus the PowerPoint desktop app .

When you need to accomplish something in PowerPoint for the web but don't know how, you can use the Tell Me search feature to quickly find what you're looking for. Tell Me understands what you're trying to accomplish and helps you do it faster by making suggestions.

Undo and redo

Undo (Ctrl + Z) and redo (Ctrl + Y) an infinite number of recent actions during the current editing session in the active presentation. If the editing session times out or if you switch to Reading View for more than 30 seconds, the undo history is reset. Learn more about keyboard shortcuts in PowerPoint for the web .

View and add comments

If your files are stored on SharePoint Online or OneDrive for Business, you can add, edit, or delete comments.

If your files are stored on OneDrive, you can add, edit, or delete comments while in Editing View, and you can view and update comments while in Reading View.

View and edit slide notes

With PowerPoint for the web, notes for each slide can be displayed or hidden. You can also add notes in Edit mode.

WYSIWYG viewing

Edit your presentation in a form closely resembling its appearance when printed or displayed as a finished product.

Feature availability

To view feature availability across plans, standalone options, and on-premises solutions, see Microsoft 365 for the web service description .

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Create, store, and share a presentation online

You can create a presentation in the cloud using OneDrive, which can make it easier to access, store, and share your files with others. If you do not have a Microsoft account, see sign up for a Microsoft account .

On Office Online , pick PowerPoint for the web .

Under Let's Get Started , pick New blank presentation .

To name your presentation file, on the orange Top Bar , select the existing file name, such as Presentation1 , and type a new file name.

Begin creating your presentation.

Note:  PowerPoint for the web automatically saves your changes as you go, and stores your file on OneDrive. See also: Save your presentation locally .

For detailed instructions on how to create a basic presentation in PowerPoint for the web, see Basic tasks in PowerPoint for the web .

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