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Hi, Office Insiders, my name is Mohit Anand, and I’m a Program Manager on the PowerPoint team. I’m glad to share that a new scenario  is now available in Word for the web .  You can now export  Word document s   in to PowerPoint presentation s .  

Word document s  to PowerPoint presentation s  

Have you  ever  wished you could easily export an existing  Word document into a great PowerPoint presentation?  If so, the wait is over!   

When you use the Export command, it creates a  presentation  based on   all   the summarized sections of the document.  It also  adds   imagery, icons, videos, themes, and fonts  using  AI.  

How it works  

To turn your Word document into a PowerPoint presentation:  

• Open any document  you want to convert into a presentation  in Word for  the  web.  
• Click  File   >   Export > Export to PowerPoint presentation .  
• When  prompted ,  choose a design theme for your presentation.  
• Click  Open presentation  to  re view  the results  in PowerPoint for  the   w eb.  
• The presentation  w ill  be  created  in the OneDrive  root folder  of the user who used this option.  

Scenarios to try  

• Open a Word document and explore the available PowerPoint themes.  
• Open a Word document that is mostly text and see  which AI-backed assets are  added  by clicking on  Export .  

Known Issues  

• This feature is currently only available in English.  
• It is not available in the Internet Explorer  and Safari  browser.  
• We only support text content for the transformation to presentation, other media content support is not  currently  available.   You can add your own media to the presentation after  you have  exported  your Word document.  

Availability   

Export  your document to  PowerPoint presentation is rolling out to  all Word for the web users shortly .    

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How to Make a Word Presentation: A Step-by-Step Guide

In today’s digital world, presentations have become a fundamental tool for sharing information effectively. when it comes to making impactful presentations, microsoft word offers a user-friendly and versatile solution. in this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of creating a word presentation that captivates your audience. let’s dive in.

Step 1: Planning your Presentation

Before diving into the creation process, it’s crucial to plan your presentation carefully. Consider your audience, the key message you want to convey, and the overall structure of your presentation.

• Create an outline of your presentation, including main points and subtopics;
• Gather and organize your content, such as text, images, and graphs;
• Define the visual style or theme you want to apply;
• Set a timeline and allocate time for researching, creating, and rehearsing your presentation.

Step 2: Open Microsoft Word and Select a Template

Once you have a clear plan in mind, open Microsoft Word on your computer and follow these steps:

• Click on the “File” tab, located in the top left corner;
• Select “New” from the dropdown menu;
• Choose a presentation template that suits your topic and preferences. You can browse through the available templates or search for a specific one using the search bar.

Step 3: Customize the Layout and Design

After selecting a template, it’s time to customize it according to your needs. Word provides various tools to modify the layout, design, and overall appearance of your presentation.

• Click on the placeholders to replace the default text with your own content;
• Modify the font, size, and color of the text to create visual interest;
• Insert or delete additional slides as required;
• Add images, charts, or other visual elements to enhance your message;
• Experiment with different layouts and design options until you achieve the desired look.

Step 4: Polish Your Presentation

Once you’ve customized the layout and design, it’s essential to review and polish your presentation to ensure its coherence and professionalism.

• Review the content for grammar and spelling errors;
• Check the overall flow and logical sequence of information;
• Ensure consistency in the use of fonts, colors, and styles;
• Practice your presentation to identify any areas that need improvement or clarification;
• Edit and refine your slides until you are satisfied with the final result.

Step 5: Save and Share Your Presentation

After perfecting your presentation, it’s time to save it and share it with your audience. Follow these simple steps:

• Click on the “File” tab;
• Select “Save As” from the dropdown menu;
• Choose a location on your computer to save the presentation;
• Enter a descriptive file name and select the desired file format (e.g., .pptx or .pdf);
• Click “Save” to store your presentation.

Creating a Word presentation doesn’t have to be a daunting task. By following this step-by-step guide, you can craft a visually appealing and impactful presentation using Microsoft Word. Remember, careful planning, customization, and diligent polishing are key to creating a successful presentation. Now go ahead and impress your audience with your newfound skills!

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How to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation

Whether you’re more comfortable working in PowerPoint or you’d like to present the content of your Word document in a different way, we’ve got you covered, There are a few different ways to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation. If you have a Microsoft 365 account, you can use Word for the Web to make the conversion or you can do it directly with PowerPoint. There’s another option, too. Don’t want to convert your document to a presentation, but still need to use it as a reference? You can insert it as an object directly in a slide. If this all sounds super complicated, don’t worry. We’ll guide you each step of the way.

Convert a Word Document to a PowerPoint Presentation Using Word for the Web

First, open your web browser and log in to Office. Once logged in, open the document you want to convert in Word for the Web, and click the “File” tab in the top-left corner of the window.

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Click “Export” in the left-hand pane and select “Export to PowerPoint Presentation (Preview).”

The Export to Presentation window will appear. Here, select the design theme you’d like to use and click “Export.”

Word for the Web will then begin preparing your new presentation. Once ready, click “Open Presentation.”

Your presentation will open in PowerPoint for the Web. If you need a local copy, you can always download it by going to File > Save as > Download a Copy.

Convert a Word Document to a PowerPoint Presentation Using PowerPoint

You can convert your Word document to a PowerPoint presentation using PowerPoint itself, but you’ll need to make sure your Word document is properly formatted for the conversion first. For content that you want to use as a slide title, make sure you give it the Heading 1 style. For content you want to use as text in the slide, give it the Heading 2 style.

Once you’re ready, open PowerPoint and make sure you’re in the “Home” tab. Next, select “New Slide” in the ribbon and then “Slides from Outline” from the bottom of the menu that appears.

From here, locate the Word document you want to use, select it, and click “Insert.”

PowerPoint will then do its thing. While this way isn’t as good as using Word for the Web, it’ll still get the job done.

Insert Your Word Document as an Object in Your Presentation

If you’re not interested in converting your Word document to a PowerPoint presentation, you can insert it as an object for quick access.

Before we proceed, it’s important you understand the difference between the two types of objects you can insert your document as: Linked or Embedded.

The main difference between the two is where the data is stored. If you embed the object in your presentation, the data from that object is stored in the presentation. This is good if you’re worried about the location of the word document changing (which can break a linked object), but it will increase your file size. A linked object only inserts a link to the source file. In other words, the data from the object isn’t stored in the presentation—it simply links to it. This will keep your file size down, but that link may break if the source file is moved to a different location.

To insert your Word document as an object in your presentation, open your presentation and navigate to the slide you would like to add the object to. From there, click the “Insert” tab and select “Object.”

The Insert Object window will appear. Select “Create from File and click “Browse.”

Locate and select the document you would like to insert. Once inserted, you have two choices. You can either display the entire Word document in the PowerPoint slide or simply display the document icon. If you choose the latter, the document will open in Word when selected.

Click “OK” to insert the object. That’s all there is to it!

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This wikiHow article will show you the best way to convert a Microsoft Word document into a PowerPoint presentation on your PC or Mac. By making a few quick formatting changes to your document, you can import the document into PowerPoint and automatically create pre-formatted slides without having to retype anything!

Exporting Word Documents to PowerPoint

In Word, highlight and change your title text to “Heading 1” and the information under each title to “Heading 2.” Save your document. In PowerPoint, open a blank presentation and click New Slide > Slides from Outline. Select your Word document and click “Insert.”

• Each section needs a title at the top, and the title should be on its own line. The title will then become the title of that section's PowerPoint slide.
• For example, let's say the first page of your Word document contains sales information that you'd like to appear on a PowerPoint slide called "Sales." At the top of that section, you'd type "Sales" as the title, since you want that to be the name of your slide. Below that would be the content of the slide.
• Press Enter or Return after each section so there's at least one empty line between the end of a section and the title of the next slide.

• If you don't see style examples on the toolbar, click the Styles menu to view them.

• Once you change the first title to "Header 1," go through the rest of your document and do the same with other slide titles. You'll want all of the titles to be set to this style so they'll convert properly.

• Make sure you have at least one blank line between the title and the rest of the page's content.

• In the content area, press the Enter or Return key to add space between every block of text you want separated on the slide. Every individual line or paragraph will be a different bullet on your final slide.

• Text formatted with "Heading 3"

• If you delete the spaces between lines or try to add new text, it may not be formatted correctly, so always do this step last.

• Close Word when you're finished so there are no conflicts with PowerPoint in the remaining steps.

• Every title you set to "Header 1" appears on its own slide, along with its corresponding content, which you set to "Header 2."
• You can now design the slides however you'd like using all of your favorite PowerPoint tools.
• Word will not automatically convert images for you—you will have to manually add the images into your presentation.

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1. Break the document into sections with titles. 2. Apply the "Heading 1" style to each section title. 3. Apply the "Heading 2" style to each section's content. 4. Separate each slide with a blank line. 5. Save the document as a new file. 6. Open PowerPoint and click Browse . 7. Navigate to the folder containing the Word document. 8. Select All Outlines from the drop-down menu. 9. Select the Word document and click Open . 10. Edit and save as a PowerPoint presentation. Did this summary help you? Yes No

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This tutorial shows how to convert Microsoft Word documents to PowerPoint slides using Word for the web.

We will also look at how to download the converted file to your computer so you can finish customizing the slides in the desktop version of PowerPoint.

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How to Convert Word Documents to PowerPoint Slides

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Your Word document’s first-level heading will become the cover slide. Your second-level headings will become the individual slide titles. For information about creating headings, see “ How to Create and Customize Headings in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac) .

• Log in to your Microsoft 365 account at microsoft365.com using a browser such as Edge or Chrome. (This feature isn’t available in the Safari browser.)
• If your Word file is stored on your computer, select the Upload option.

• Locate and select the Word file in the Open dialog box and then select the Open button.

• After your file opens, select the File tab.

• Select the Export tab.
• Select the Export to PowerPoint presentation option.

• Select a design option from the Export to presentation dialog box. (Select the See more themes button, if necessary.)

Pro Tip: You can change and customize your design later, so don’t worry if you can’t find one that is perfect.

• Select the Export button.

• Select the Open Presentation button.

Your Word document will appear as slides in PowerPoint for the web. The new PowerPoint (.pptx) file should be saved in your OneDrive account. Continue to edit the slides in PowerPoint for the web, as you normally would.

Alternatively, download the file to your computer in order to customize your slides in the PowerPoint desktop app.

How to Download PowerPoint for the Web Files to Your Computer

• Select the File tab.

• Select the Save as option.

• Select the Download a copy option.

• Select the Download button in the dialog box.

• Locate and select the file in your browser’s Download folder or press Windows + E to open File Explorer.
• Select the PowerPoint file in your Downloads folder to open it in your desktop PowerPoint app.

Friendly Reminder: Remember to save your PowerPoint file in another location other than your Downloads folder.

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Not all presentations have to be made in PowerPoint. If your presentation's content is in a Word document (DOCX file), there are a couple of ways to turn your document into a PowerPoint presentation (PPTX file).

Related: How to Convert a Word Document to a PowerPoint Presentation

You can easily  convert a Word document to a PowerPoint file on the web . It's an easy process, but you do have to upload your document to Microsoft's web app. If you'd rather work with your file locally, there's a way to do that on your PC.

Microsoft Word's desktop app doesn't offer the above feature to automatically convert Word files to PowerPoint. Instead, it uses a manual workaround to convert your files.

This workaround involves formatting your Word document in a way that PowerPoint accepts and then importing the document into the PowerPoint app.

First, Format the Word Document

The first step is to make your Word document PowerPoint compatible. To do this, apply the H1 header style to all headers and the H2 header style to all paragraphs in your document.

Start by opening your document with Microsoft Word. In the Word window, select a header in your document.

While the header is selected, in the "Styles" section at the top of the Word window, click the "Heading 1" style. Do this for all the headers in your document.

Next, select the paragraph beneath your header. Then, in the "Styles" section at the top, click "More," and then select "Heading 2." Format all of your document paragraphs this way.

Finally, click File > Save in Word's menu bar to save the document. (Alternatively, press Ctrl+s on Windows or Command+s on Mac.)

Close the document in Word.

Next, Import the Word Document into PowerPoint

Your Word document is now ready to be imported into PowerPoint and converted into a presentation.

Start the import process by opening PowerPoint on your computer. On the first screen in PowerPoint, click "Blank Presentation" to make a new presentation.

In the PowerPoint editing window that opens, click the "Home" tab at the top. Then, in the "Slides" section at the top, click the arrow icon beside "New Slide."

Select "Slides from Outline" in the menu that appears.

PowerPoint will ask you to select the file to import into your presentation. Here, select the Word document that you formatted earlier.

Your Word document will now be converted into a PowerPoint presentation. Each "Header 1" in your Word document will now have a dedicated slide in the presentation. Review this presentation and make changes to it if you want.

Lastly, save the presentation by clicking File > Save in PowerPoint's menu bar.

And that's all. Your Word document is now ready to be presented to your audience!

Now that you're done, if you have a PowerPoint presentation that you'd like to convert to Word , there's a way to do that, too.

Related: How to Convert a PowerPoint to Word and Make It Editable

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How to Convert a Word Document to a PowerPoint Presentation

To convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation is a relatively easy process that takes just a few steps. Although it’s not perfect.

Microsoft PowerPoint presentations sometimes grow out of Microsoft Word documents. Sure, you can go back and forth using copy/paste to create your presentation. However, there’s an easier way to do this by making two slight changes to the Microsoft Word text . Here are some ways to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation.

Step One: Change Your Word Document

The first thing you need to do to convert a Word Document to a PowerPoint Presentation is to make formatting changes to the former. In the following example, we’ve taken text published in a GroovyPost article about podcasts .

When brought to Microsoft Word, this content was divided into two sections for each podcast: the header and the body.

To more easily convert this content for PowerPoint use, we’re changing each heading to Heading 1 style while changing the body to Heading 2 style . You can adjust the styles by clicking on the Home section, then choosing Styles. Repeat for each section. Once you’re finished changing your text to Heading 1 and Heading 2 sections, save your Microsoft Word document.

Here’s the finished Word document in our example; your document might look different, depending on the styles:

Step Two: Import Into Microsoft PowerPoint

It’s now time to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation by following the directions below.

• Open Microsoft PowerPoint .
• Create a new Microsoft PowerPoint presentation .
• Select Home > New Slide > Slides from Outline .

• Choose the Microsoft Word document that includes the Headline 1 and Headline 2 styles mentioned above.
• Click Insert .

Each page in the new PowerPoint presentation includes every instance of the Headline 1 and Headline 2 styles.

From here, you can make changes to your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation just as you would any other. In this case, you’re going to need to adjust the fonts and format to suit your tastes better.

Another Option

There’s another way to confirm a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation. It’s not as easy as the option mentioned above. However, it still works and might better suit your situation.

In this example:

• Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your computer.
• Create a new presentation .
• Select the slide where you want to place the Word document.
• Click Insert > Object , which is under the Text section in Object.
• Choose Create From File .
• Click Browse , then find your Microsoft Word document.
• Select OK .

As you can see above, this solution brings everything from the Microsoft Word document into one PowerPoint presentation slide. With lengthy Microsoft Word documents, this isn’t ideal. However, for shorter documents, the solution works well.

The Latest Way

In March 2021, Microsoft announced another way to confirm Word documents into PowerPoint presentations. For now, this solution is only available through Microsoft 365 on the web.

• Log into your Microsoft 365 from the online Office website .
• Open your Word document you wish to convert.
• Choose File > Export > Export to PowerPoint presentation .
• Select a PowerPoint theme .
• Choose Export .

That’s it! Your Word document is converted into a PowerPoint presentation.

The new export to PowerPoint tool isn’t a finished product. It also comes with the following limitations at the time of this writing:

• This feature is currently only available in English.
• You currently cannot use the feature on the Internet Explorer and Safari browsers.
• This feature only supports text content; support for other media content is not currently available.
• You can add your own media to the presentation after you have exported your Word document to a PowerPoint presentation.

No doubt, once Microsoft finishes creating this solution (and on desktop versions), it will quickly become the best way to convert Word documents to PowerPoint presentations. In the meantime, you may have to use one of the other solutions.

Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful app that’s available on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. Besides converting Word documents to PowerPoint presentations, you can convert a presentation to a video . You can also  add GIFs to a PowerPoint  and insert PDFs into your PowerPoint .

You can also record or add audio to a PowerPoint to add music or other audio to your presentation. Finally, you can add speaker notes  when presenting live, giving you extra points to mention without filling up your slides.

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Select the slide you want your new slide to follow.

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Select Layout and the you type want from the drop-down.

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What is MS Word? • MS Word is a word processing program used to create, format, save and print letters, reports, newsletters, manuscripts, signs, certificates other documents.

Office Button Quick Access Toolbar Title Bar Ribbon Tabs Groups Commands Dialog Box Launcher Scroll Bar View Buttons Control Buttons Zoom Level or Zoom Slider

The Microsoft Office Button • It provides access to the only menu in Office 2007. When you click this button it shows the following menus, New, Open, Save, Save As, Print, Prepare, Send, Publish and Close.

Quick Access Toolbar • It provides access to the most common Word commands including Save, Undo, Repeat and Copy. You can customize, add or delete buttons on this toolbar.

Title Bar • It shows the open program and the name of the open file.

Ribbon • It contains the commands organized in three components: • Tabs – represents the activities you perform and contain related groups. • Groups – organize related commands. Group name appears below the group ribbon. • Commands – appear within ach group

Dialog Box Launcher • It opens a dialog box or task pane that provides more options.

Scroll Bar • It moves the document vertically.

Document Area • This is where you type your text. The insertion point represents the location where your text will appear.

Status Bar • It displays the document information such as the number of the page on which the insertion point appears, the total number of pages, the proofing errors indicator and the view buttons.

View Buttons • They display the buttons such as Print Layout, Full Screen, Reading, Web Layout, Outline, Draft.

Control Buttons • They minimize, maximize, restore and close the window.

Starting the Word Processing Program • Click the START button. • Point to All Programs. • Point to Microsoft Office. • Click on Microsoft Office 2007.

The Ribbon • The Ribbon is the panel at the top portion of the document. It has seven tabs which are Home, Insert, Design, Animations, Slide Show, Review and View. These tabs contain commands and tools which are grouped according to their function. Additional tabs such as Format and Design will show when you are working on Pictures, ClipArt, WordArt, text boxes and shapes. • When you move the mouse pointer over each command or tool, it will display the pop[-up name and function of the command.

Home Tab • This Home tab displays the related commands which are grouped as Clipboard, Font, Paragraph, Styles, Editing.

Insert Tab • This Insert tab displays the related commands which are grouped as Pages, Tables, Illustrations, Links, Header and Footer, Text, Symbols

Page Layout Tab • This Page Layout tab displays the related command which are grouped as Themes, Page Setup, Page Background, Paragraph, Arrange.

Reference Tab • This Reference tab displays the related commands which are grouped as Table of Contents, Footnotes, Citations & Bibliography, Caption, Index, Table of Authorities.

Mailings Tab • This Mailings tab displays the related commands which are grouped as Create, Start Mail Merge, Write and Insert Fields, Preview Results, Finish.

Review Tab • This Review tab displays the related commands which are grouped as Proofing, Comments, Tracking, Changes, Compare, Protect.

View Tab • This View tab displays the related commands which are grouped as Document Views, Show/Hide, Zoom, Windows, Macros.

Customizing Quick Access Toolbar • Quick Access Toolbar contains frequently used commands. You can display or hide the icons. To customize this toolbar, click the Customize Quick Access Toolbar arrow, and a drop-down menu will appear. Check or uncheck the commands that you need or do not need. You can also move the Quick Access below or above the Ribbon.

Using Command Icons and Dialog Boxes • To apply a command, just click the icon. An arrow next to an icon means that there are other options available. Click the arrow to display the options . • Dimmed menu items are not available for selection at this time. Selected command is the highlighted command. The arrow next to the Group name is the Dialog Box launcher. Click it to display the dialog box. • A dialog box is an on-screen form that you fill up to tell MS Word how to complete a command.

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