Create and edit presentations faster in PowerPoint

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Create and edit presentations faster in PowerPoint


Create and edit presentations faster in PowerPoint

ChatGPT now works directly inside PowerPoint.
See how ChatGPT can help you turn source material into a polished presentation, right inside PowerPoint. Bring in files and context, draft a deck, refine the structure, and edit slide content without switching tools.
ChatGPT for PowerPoint is now available in beta to all customers.
Create and edit presentations faster in PowerPoint
To create and edit PowerPoint presentations faster, leverage AI tools like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT to auto-generate outlines and designs. Use built-in features like Slide Master for global design changes, apply the 1-6-6 rule to cut down editing time, and master keyboard shortcuts to bypass menu navigation. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
1. Automate with AI & Smart Layouts
  • Microsoft Copilot: If your Microsoft 365 plan includes Copilot, open PowerPoint, click the Copilot button, and type a prompt (e.g., “Create a presentation about our Q3 marketing strategy” or “Turn this Word document into a 10-slide presentation”).
  • ChatGPT Integration: You can use the ChatGPT app for PowerPoint to outline content, generate slide text, and streamline slide organization instantly.
  • Designer Feature: Click the Designer tab (or the ideas icon) on the ribbon to automatically generate professional, visually appealing layouts based on the text and images you’ve added. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
2. Optimize Workflow with the Slide Master
Instead of formatting each slide individually, edit the Slide Master to apply universal design choices at once: []
  1. Go to the View tab > Slide Master.
  2. Click the top-most slide (the Master slide). Any changes you make here (adding a logo, changing the background) apply to all layouts.
  3. Change fonts and colors here to ensure consistency and save hours of manual tweaking.
  4. Click Close Master View to return to your presentation. [1, 2]
3. Adopt the 1-6-6 Rule for Content
Stop wasting time writing and editing paragraphs. Instead, use the 1-6-6 rule to drastically cut down on drafting and editing time:
  • 1 main idea per slide.
  • 6 bullet points maximum per slide.
  • 6 words maximum per bullet point.
    This keeps your content concise, limits over-formatting, and keeps your audience focused.     [1, 2]
4. Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts save massive amounts of time by keeping your hands on the keyboard:
  • Duplicate selected object:Ctrl + D
  • Group selected objects:Ctrl + G
  • Ungroup:Ctrl + Shift + G
  • Insert a new slide:Ctrl + M
  • Insert hyperlink:Ctrl + K
  • Find and Replace:Ctrl + F [1, 2, 3]
5. Leverage Professionally Built Templates
Do not start from scratch if you are on a tight timeline. Download professionally designed, fully customizable templates directly from Microsoft Create or use the built-in templates available by clicking File > New