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How to Convert Word to PowerPoint

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA . Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 933,239 times. Learn more...

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!

Formatting the Document Before Converting

• 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.

Converting to PowerPoint

• 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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• ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/create-a-powerpoint-presentation-from-an-outline-f6294909-04e9-4020-b9a8-4587b112692c
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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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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).

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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.

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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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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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How to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation.

Transform your Microsoft Word documents into engaging presentations with these simple steps to learn how to convert Word to PowerPoint.

Word documents are great for creating and editing, but they’re not always ideal for sharing. The best way to put your written thoughts into a shareable format is to convert your Word document to a PowerPoint online.

How to convert Word to PowerPoint in 3 steps.

Creating a captivating PowerPoint presentation from your Word document is a straightforward process that can be accomplished in just a few steps. By properly formatting your content, converting it to a PDF, and seamlessly transforming the PDF into a PowerPoint file, you can produce an engaging and visually appealing presentation.

Step 1: Format the document before you convert Word to PPT.

Before changing from a Word document to a PowerPoint presentation, it’s crucial to properly format your content for a seamless transition. By organizing your document, applying appropriate styles, and making necessary customizations, you can ensure a visually appealing and well-structured presentation. Here are the essential steps to format your document before converting it to a PowerPoint slideshow:

• Separate the Word document into sections with titles.
• Navigate to the Styles menu.
• In the document, highlight the title of your first slide or section.
• From the Styles panel, click the style named Heading 1 to apply it to the highlighted text. This style will indicate the main titles of your PowerPoint slides.
• Continue by highlighting the rest of the content on your first page.
• Select Heading 2 from the Styles panel to apply it to the highlighted text. This style is used for subtitles or content within each slide.
• Optionally, for more sub-bullets or subsections, you can use the Heading 3 style from the Styles panel.
• To create a separation between slides, add a blank line by pressing Enter or Return before each new title. This ensures that each slide is separated within the document.
• Customize your text if desired. After setting up the outline, you can modify the size, color, and font of your text. These customizations will carry over when you convert the document to PowerPoint.

Step 2: Save the Word document as a PDF.

The first step to converting a Word document to PowerPoint is to change it into a PDF. Luckily, it’s easy to convert Word to PDF right from your web browser with an online PDF editor like Adobe Acrobat online services:

• Visit the PDF editor website.
• Upload the Word document you want to convert.
• Select the file type (usually DOC or DOCX).
• Download your newly created PDF.

Unlike Word documents, PDFs maintain their formatting no matter which device you use to view them. While they might be great for sending, there’s still one more step to take if you want to make your Word document presentation-worthy.

Step 3: Convert the PDF to PPT.

Now that you saved your Word document as a more manageable file type, you can convert the document to a PowerPoint by following similar steps:

• Navigate to the PDF to PPT tool .
• Upload your PDF file.
• Download the new PPT file.

All the information in your Word document will now be in a share-friendly PowerPoint. Simply add a few images and slide transitions, and you’ll be ready for your next big presentation.

Best practices when converting Word to PPT files.

Before converting your Word document into a captivating PowerPoint presentation, it’s essential to follow best practices that will optimize your content and ensure a seamless transformation. By implementing the following guidelines, you can enhance the visual appeal and effectiveness of your presentation:

• Simplify the content . Remove excessive text and focus on key points that will enhance the visual impact of your presentation.
• Utilize headings and subheadings . Structure your document using headings and subheadings to create a clear hierarchy and aid in slide creation.
• Optimize images . Resize and compress images to reduce file size and improve the performance of your PowerPoint presentation.
• Review and edit . Thoroughly proofread your Word document before conversion, checking for any spelling or grammatical errors that may carry over into the PowerPoint presentation.
• Preserve consistency . Maintain consistent formatting throughout your document, including font styles, colors, and alignments, to create a cohesive and professional presentation.
• Test the converted presentation . After conversion, review the converted PowerPoint presentation to ensure all elements, formatting, and transitions are accurately rendered. Make any necessary adjustments or edits as needed.

After I convert Word to PPT, can I convert it back?

Yes, if you need to revert, it’s possible to convert PowerPoint to Word again, though there are some limitations. When converting from PowerPoint to Word, the content is primarily changed into a basic outline format. This means that complex formatting, images, animations, and other visual elements may not be preserved. However, if you need to extract text content or create a document with a simplified structure, converting a PowerPoint presentation to a Word document can be helpful.

Steps to convert PowerPoint to Word:

• Open the PowerPoint presentation you want to convert.
• Click the File menu and select Save As.
• In the Save As dialog box, choose a name and location to save the converted Word document.
• In the “Save as type” dropdown menu, select “Rich Text Format (.rtf)” or “Plain Text (.txt)” as the file format.
• Once saved, you can open the converted file in Microsoft Word or any compatible word-processing software to access the textual content.

Note: Remember that the converted Word document will primarily consist of a basic outline format, and any complex formatting or visual elements may not be preserved.

Why convert a Word document to PowerPoint?

Transforming a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation can breathe new life into your content and captivate your audience with visually engaging elements. With many benefits and possible applications, converting a Word document to PowerPoint opens up new possibilities for effective communication.

Whether you’re a business professional, educator, or presenter, this conversion offers enhanced visual appeal, concise information delivery, and customization options to create impactful presentations. Let’s delve into why converting a Word document to PowerPoint is a valuable strategy and explore the exciting use cases that make it a powerful tool in various domains.

• Visual appeal . PowerPoint presentations offer visually engaging elements that enhance the overall aesthetic of your content.
• Concise communication . PowerPoint allows for a more concise and organized presentation of information, making it easier for your audience to understand and follow along.
• Enhanced presentation tools . PowerPoint provides a variety of tools, such as animations, transitions, and multimedia integrations, to effectively convey your message.
• Customization options . Converting a Word document to PowerPoint allows for layout, design, and formatting customization, resulting in a visually cohesive and professional presentation.
• Collaboration . PowerPoint presentations enable collaboration, allowing multiple individuals to work together, add comments, and make revisions.
• Business presentations . PowerPoint is commonly used in business settings to deliver reports, proposals, sales pitches, and project updates to stakeholders, clients, or colleagues.
• Educational purposes . Converting a Word document to PowerPoint can benefit teachers, students, or trainers who want to present complex information in an engaging and interactive format.
• Conference or seminar talks . Presenters often convert research papers or speeches from Word documents to PowerPoint presentations to captivate their audience and convey key points effectively.
• Marketing and sales . PowerPoint is a powerful tool for creating marketing presentations, product demos, or sales pitches, enabling you to showcase products or services in a visually appealing and persuasive way.
• Webinars and online courses . Converting written content into a PowerPoint presentation helps break down complex topics, deliver engaging visuals, and facilitate learning in webinars or online courses.

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How to Convert a Word Document into a PowerPoint Presentation

Easily convert a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation by formatting the document with proper Headings to automatically create separate slides in the presentation.

If you are heavily invested in Microsoft Office and use it for both personal and professional purposes, chances are you might need to convert your document from one format to another. One of the most common conversions users generally go with is Word document to PowerPoint presentation.

Copy/pasting the content of a document in a presentation is not feasible if the document is lengthy. Also, with the conversion feature embedded right into Microsoft Word, the need to use such outdated concepts negates. The feature to convert uses Artificial Intelligence for the job and is highly effective.

Preparing the Document for Converting into a Presentation

It is fairly easy to convert, given, you are aware of the basic formatting. All you have to do is format the text using the various heading options available in Microsoft Word.

The conversion process will use the Headings in your Word document and create separate slides based on the same into a PowerPoint presentation.

Since we are discussing the basics of the subject, we will only be using ‘Heading 1’ for slide’s Title in the converted presentation and ‘Heading 2’ as the slide content. You can similarly use the other available options in the ‘Style’ section of Word to enhance the clarity and quality of the presentation.

To format the titles, highlight them and then select ‘Heading 1’ from the ‘Styles’ section at the top. Remember, this will be used as the slide title in the PowerPoint presentation after being converted.

For the text under the heading, you can use other heading options. Again, highlight the content under the topic and select ‘Heading 2’. Since this will be nested under the Heading 1 that we previously used, the conversion process will put it as the slide content for the heading.

You can similarly format the rest of the document and make it readable and ready for conversion.

After you format the text, the text color will change to blue, which can be changed later on, using the themes options in Word.

To change the theme, go to the ‘Design’ tab at the top and then select the suitable document formatting from the listed options.

In this case, we have used ‘Basic (Stylish)’ and the text now looks green which is catchy and enhances the visual appeal of a presentation.

Converting Word Document to Presentation

There are two ways you can convert your document to a presentation, either through Microsoft Word or through Microsoft PowerPoint. However, for both methods, you will have to format the text in headings (for slide titles) and sub-headings (for slide content) structure in the document so that it can be converted.

Converting with Microsoft Word

After you have formatted the document, you will need to add the option to convert a document to presentation in the app’s toolbar, if not enabled currently, which will then be added to the top of Microsoft Word.

Click on the ‘File’ menu at the top-left corner to view the various options.

You can now view the information of the current document along with a bunch of features on the left. To enable the conversion icon, select ‘Options’ from the list on the left.

The ‘Word Options’ window will open, select the ‘Quick-Access Toolbar’ tab on the left.

You can now customize the quick access toolbar from this section. Click on the box under ‘Choose commands from’ and select ‘All Commands’ from the drop-down menu.

Next, scroll down and look for ‘Send to Microsoft PowerPoint’ from the list and click on ‘Add’ to enable it. The options are listed in alphabetical order; therefore, it wouldn’t be difficult to locate it. After you have added the feature to Microsoft Word, click on ‘OK’ at the bottom to save the changes and close the window.

Now, to convert the document into a PowerPoint presentation, click on ‘Send to Microsoft PowerPoint’ icon that we just added in the instructions above. You can find it above the ribbon bar in Word.

After you click on ‘Send to Microsoft PowerPoint’ icon, the conversion process will begin. It may take some time depending on the document type and length to convert it. Once the conversion is done, the document will now be in form of a presentation, differentiated by the headings we used earlier.

Converting with Microsoft PowerPoint

The process to convert a Word document to a PowerPoint Presentation is intricate in Microsoft Word, however, it is pretty straightforward and simple in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Open a new presentation on Microsoft PowerPoint and then select the ‘Insert’ tab at the top.

In the ‘Insert’ tab, you will see the option to add various items to the presentation. Since we are here to add a document, click on the ‘New Slide’ icon, the first option from the left. Next, select ‘Slides from Outline’ from the drop-down menu.

The ‘Insert Outline’ window will open where you can locate and select the document which you want to convert. After you have selected the document, click on ‘Insert’ at the bottom to convert and add to Microsoft PowerPoint.

The Word document is now converted to a PowerPoint presentation and the content is distributed between slides by the heading levels that we earlier formatted.

Converting a document to a presentation might have seemed like a herculean task earlier, but it won’t be the case from now on. You can use either of the two methods discussed above for the conversion and save yourself from the hassle of copy/paste. Also, do remember to format the text accurately to attain effective results.

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How to Convert a Word Document to a PowerPoint Presentation

Converting documents from Word to PowerPoint can save time and effort when creating presentations. Rather than retyping all your content, you can leverage the work you’ve already done in Word. In this article, we’ll walk through several methods for converting Word docs to PowerPoint slides.

Why Convert Word to PowerPoint?

There are a few key reasons you may want to convert a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation:

• Reuse content: If you’ve already written up content in Word – like an outline, report, or other document – converting it to PowerPoint lets you reuse that work.
• Save time: Rather than copying and pasting sections or rewriting your content in PowerPoint, conversion automates the process.
• Retain formatting: Converting Word documents allows you to transfer fonts, colors, bullet points, and other formatting to save time on the design work.
• Collaborate with others: Sharing presentations makes it easier to collaborate with teammates compared to emailing Word docs back and forth.

Methods for Converting Word to PowerPoint

There are a few different options for converting Word documents to PowerPoint, with the best method depending on your specific needs:

Use PowerPoint’s Built-In Conversion Tool

PowerPoint itself includes a conversion tool to transform Word documents into PowerPoint presentations. Here are the steps:

• Open the Word document you want to convert
• Select the File tab and choose Export > Create PowerPoint Presentation
• This creates a new PowerPoint presentation with the contents converted over
• Customize the PowerPoint slides further if desired

The Word to PowerPoint conversion retains headings as slide titles, regular paragraphs as bullet points, tables as PowerPoint tables, and more. The formatting also carries over nicely.

Copy and Paste Text

For simple documents, you can also copy and paste text directly from Word into PowerPoint rather than doing a full file conversion:

• In Word, select the desired text you want to reuse
• Copy it to the clipboard (CTRL/Command + C)
• Switch over to PowerPoint and paste it onto a slide (CTRL/Command + V)
• Use PowerPoint tools to format it as desired

This manual approach works best for smaller sections of text rather than full documents. But it does give you more control over the PowerPoint design.

Try a Third-Party Conversion Tool

There are also various third-party tools and plugins available that convert Word documents to PowerPoint files:

• Microsoft Office add-ins: Office plugins like Word to PowerPoint and WP2PP add extra conversion options right within the Word interface.
• Online converters: Websites like Zamzar, CloudConvert, and SlideShop offer automated Word to PowerPoint conversions. Simply upload your file and download the PowerPoint.
• Desktop software: Programs like iSpring Suite provide advanced options for not just converting Word docs to PowerPoint but also adding interactivity and quizzes.

The advantage of third-party tools is getting expanded features around managing fonts, slide layouts, and other design elements.

Tips for the Best Conversions

Follow these tips when going from Word documents to PowerPoint decks for optimal transfers:

• Simplify formatting: Avoid complex multicolumn pages, text boxes, or unusual layouts in your Word file that won???t easily convert over. Stick with simple headings, bullet points, and columns.
• Check slide layouts: Review each slide layout after conversion to make sure headings converted cleanly into slide titles and text fits nicely onto slides.
• Review media: If your Word doc contains images, videos, or other media, verify they transferred correctly and adjust sizes if needed.
• Simplify tables: Large complex Word tables don???t always convert well into PowerPoint. Simplify tables in Word before converting or reformat them in PowerPoint after.
• Adjust text: Compare line lengths and font sizes between your Word file and PowerPoint since conversions don???t always format perfectly. Make tweaks so text fits clearly onto slides.
• Add animations/transitions: While text and images convert over, animations and transitions don???t. Enhance your new PowerPoint with motion graphics.

Convert with Ease

Whether you use the built-in tools or third-party plugins, converting Word documents to PowerPoint saves a tremendous amount of time that you would otherwise spend recreating content. Use the best practice tips in this article to ensure your Word docs transfer cleanly into professional PowerPoint presentations.

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Word is the most popular application from all the offerings of the Microsoft Office. It is used for creating large pieces of content, articles, reports, to record the information about a research, writing essays, speeches, business proposals and so on.

In contrast, Microsoft PowerPoint is a very powerful tool that enables any individual or company to create an effective visual representation of data. It uses a slide show method to present the data. By using it one can create an appealing presentation to grab the attention of the audience.  

Why Convert Word into PPT?

Generally, Microsoft Word is used to create the documents which contain data related to a specific niche but PowerPoint enables you to create a visual representation of data so you can use it in a meeting or presentation to elaborate each and every point efficiently with the help of the visuals along with a small amount of text. It makes the explanation easy for you. That’s why you should convert a MS Word to PowerPoint through a good Word to PPTX converter to make an effective presentation file.

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How to export a word document in powerpoint.

Just follow these steps:

• Log into your Microsoft 365.
• Open the Word file.
• Go to file and choose>Export> Export to powerpoint presentation.
• Select a theme that fits your topic.
• Now select the export and you will have the document in the PPT format. 

This method is valid only for the web. If you want to do this with your installed Powerpoint program then you should have a look on the following steps:

• Open the Powerpoint.
• Go to insert and click on the object.
• A Popup window will appear.
• From this window select create from file and choose your word file.
• Press ok and your file will be converted to powerpoint file.

Alternatively, you can easily use our free online word to Powerpoint converter to convert Word to PPTX format with a few clicks instead of going through this long process.

Can you Export Google Docs to PowerPoint?

Yes, you can do that by just following a few simple steps.

Let's have a look on the steps:

• Open your Google docs.
• Now from the file tab, click on download and select the output format.
• That's all you will have your file in powerpoint format. 

Besides that, if your goals involves export word doc file as powerpoint, then consider a free doc to pptx converter online which lets you make quick transformation. 

How to convert DOCX file to PPT on Windows, Linux, Mac OS?

One can use our free online word to PPT converter on Windows, Linux, or Mac OS  to do the conversion because it is completely accessible on all operating systems and even all devices. 

How do I open a Word document in PowerPoint?

• First of all open your word document and click on home.
• Use styles to format the content, highlight the title you want to make heading 1 and highlight the text as heading 2. 
• Save the file and close it.
• Now open powerpoint, click home and create a new slide.
• Choose slides from outline.
• Search and choose the word file in the insert outline dialog box.
• Click on insert and a new slide will be created for each heading 1.

How do I copy a table from Word to PowerPoint without changing formatting?

• Click on the table and go to layout.
• Select>Select Table.
• From the home tab select the table.
• In powerpoint select the slide on which you want to have the table.
• Go to the home tab and click on paste. 

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Export Word documents to PowerPoint presentations

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

When you use the Export  command and select Export to PowerPoint presentation , Word creates a presentation based on all the summarized sections of the document. It also uses AI to add imagery, icons, videos, themes, and fonts for the design theme you choose for the presentation. 

How it works 

Open the document you want to transform into a presentation in Word for the web. Make sure that it contains only text. The headings in the document will become the slide headings in the presentation.

Scenarios to try 

Open a Word document and explore the available PowerPoint themes.

Open a Word document that's mostly text and select Transform to see which AI-backed assets are added.

Known Issues 

This feature is currently only available in English.

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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 transformed your Word document.

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

When you use the Export  command and select Export to PowerPoint presentation , Word creates a presentation based on all the summarized sections of the document. It also uses AI to add imagery, icons, videos, themes, and fonts for the design theme you choose for the presentation. 

How it works 

Open the document you want to transform into a presentation in Word for the web. Make sure that it contains only text. The headings in the document will become the slide headings in the presentation.

Scenarios to try 

Open a Word document and explore the available PowerPoint themes.

Open a Word document that's mostly text and select Transform to see which AI-backed assets are added.

Known Issues 

This feature is currently only available in English.

This feature is not available in the Internet Explorer or Safari browsers.

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 transformed your Word document.

Requirements 

A stable internet connection

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Availability  

Export to PowerPoint presentation is available in Word for the web to the First Release audience. We are rolling it out to all web users shortly.   

We typically release features over some time to ensure that things are working smoothly.  We highlight features that you may not have because they’re slowly releasing to larger numbers of Insiders. Sometimes we remove elements to further improve them based on your feedback. Though this is rare, we also reserve the option to pull a feature entirely out of the product, even if you, as Insiders, have had the opportunity to try them. 

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M icrosoft PowerPoint and Google Slides are popular software solutions for creating presentations. While PowerPoint has more features, Google Slides offers seamless collaboration, cross-platform availability, and an easy-to-use interface without a subscription. When you receive a PowerPoint presentation, convert it to Google Slides to continue editing and collaborating on it.

Converting a PowerPoint presentation to the Google Slides format has advantages, but it isn't a smooth process. Formatting issues can occur. You can use Google Drive or Google Slides to convert a PowerPoint presentation. This trick is also helpful when using a PowerPoint template with Google Slides.

Although Google Slides has apps for iPhone and Android , we focus on the company's web version.

Convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides Using Google Drive

You can upload a PowerPoint presentation to Google Drive and open it in Slides. It's the easiest way to convert from PowerPoint to Google Slides.

• Visit Google Drive on the web and sign in with your Google account details.
• Go to a relevant location. Select New in the upper-left corner and select File upload .
• Find your PowerPoint file (.pptx) in Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) and click Open .
• After uploading the file, Google Drive converts your PowerPoint file, making it compatible with Google Slides. Double-click it to open it in Google Slides.
• Or, right-click your PowerPoint file and expand the Open with menu. Select Google Slides .

Whether you use a .pptx or an older .ppt file, Google Drive automatically converts it to Slides. You can open it like a traditional Slides file and make changes.

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If you don't want to deal with Google Drive, you can import and use any PowerPoint file using Google Slides. Follow the steps below to make changes.

• Go to Google Slides on the web and create a blank presentation. Or, type slides.new in the address bar and press the Enter or Return key.
• Select File at the top and click Open .
• The following menu shows your recent files and several online and offline locations where you can import a file. Move to the Upload menu.
• Select Browse .
• Find and select your PowerPoint presentation and click Open .
• Google Slides converts and opens a PPT file in the Slides format.

There are times when you want to convert specific PowerPoint slides. Importing an entire presentation and deleting irrelevant slides isn't the most productive way. Instead, import selected slides using the steps below.

• Open a blank presentation in Google Slides (check the steps above).
• Click File and select Import slides .
• Select Upload and click Browse .
• Select your PowerPoint file and click Open .
• Check the number of presentation slides and select the ones you want to import. Click Import slides .

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Here are the benefits of converting a PowerPoint file to Google Slides.

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Google Slides is a web app. Whether you use Slides on Windows, Mac, Linux, or ChromeOS, you only need a web browser to access and edit your presentations. PowerPoint also has a web app, but it has limited features compared to its desktop app.

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Although Microsoft offers real-time collaboration on PowerPoint, the sharing experience isn't as good as Google Slides. One or more users can work on a presentation simultaneously, share comments, and check tweaks instantly.

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PowerPoint desktop apps require an active Microsoft 365 subscription. In contrast, Google Slides is free to use. If one of your team members or a colleague doesn't have a Microsoft 365 plan, convert the PowerPoint presentation to Google Slides and invite them for collaboration.

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PowerPoint is a more powerful and feature-packed tool than Google Slides. You may lose some of the features and formatting during conversion. For instance, Google Slides doesn't support curved text and vector graphics. You may need to rework these slides before sharing them with others.

When you convert specific slides, turn on the Keep original theme option to carry over your PowerPoint theme to Slides. Then, after converting a PPTX file to Google Slides, recheck the slides to eliminate minor formatting issues.

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