
About Microsoft PowerPoint
With Office 365 subscriptions, businesses can leverage the power of Microsoft applications such as Microsoft PowerPoint to manage presentations across devices. PowerPoint is an on-premise presentation solution designed to help businesses and organizations create, edit and share slides with team members and other stakeholders. Microsoft PowerPoint extends the range of communication possibilities. Using this software, team members and external stakeholders can present their ideas in a more interactive fashion, encouraging debate and participation. You can insert embedded animations, tables, shapes, icons, images, 3D objects and other elements within slide decks.
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- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Usefull Tool for all Teachers like me
Reviewed on 14/10/2020
Very widespread software. The look in the program is very familiar, which helps the user to...
Very widespread software. The look in the program is very familiar, which helps the user to navigate quickly, despite the changes in newer versions. The main panels are well distributed and work comfortably in the program. Storing the functions in panels gives a tight look and order. One sees exactly what one needs. I use the program to create presentations when I need a little more specific feature.
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I like that the functions are also depicted with icons, which makes the use of the program possible by completely new users. This is also useful for those with experience in the program, because the functions are many and the pictograms are like little jokers for the function itself (you don't have to remember everything). The advantage is that the program has many different functions for creating creative and attention-grabbing content (text in various forms, images, insertion of video and audio).
Cons
The fact that the keyboard shortcuts are not listed. The inability to import gif files into presentations in an easy and convenient way. The disadvantage is that the package is paid. The inability to edit the finished file on devices that do not have the program.
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Google SlidesReasons for Switching to Microsoft PowerPoint
Google Slides - the main features are close to those of the Microsoft product, but logically for an online program, some more specific things are cut. It is convenient for creating fast and decent looking content that is available anytime, anywhere. It is very convenient that people from different places can work on a certain material at the same time.- Industry: Construction
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
"PowerPoint: Unleash Your Inner Presenter" : A Comprehensive Review"
Reviewed on 02/02/2023
I have extensive experience using Microsoft PowerPoint throughout my academic and professional...
I have extensive experience using Microsoft PowerPoint throughout my academic and professional career. It is an incredibly versatile and powerful program that has allowed me to create effective and engaging presentations for a variety of audiences, from small groups to large scale conferences. Microsoft PowerPoint has a user-friendly interface which makes it easy to create engaging slides in a short amount of time. I find the tools for adding images and other visuals to be especially helpful for conveying a message in an effective and visually pleasing way. I also appreciate the availability of many different templates which can be easily customized with logos, images, and text. The ability to collaborate with others on a presentation is also a great feature. I appreciate the ability to easily and quickly share presentations with my colleagues and revise them with real-time feedback. Additionally, an entire team can work on a presentation at the same time, which is especially helpful when working on a project with multiple contributors. Overall, I have had a great experience using Microsoft PowerPoint and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to create engaging presentations. Its wide range of features and user-friendly interface make it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced users.
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Cons
I found that working with PowerPoint could be tedious, especially when creating complex presentations. The user interface was quite difficult to learn, and I often found myself spending too much time trying to figure out how to do something. Additionally, while PowerPoint is good for slideshow presentations, it's not great at creating interactive presentations that are engaging and easy to follow. Therefore, I found it hard to create presentations that kept my audience engaged and interested.
Reasons for Switching to Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most popular presentation software products available, and for good reason. It's easy to use and provides a wide range of features that make creating professional-looking presentations a breeze. PowerPoint's user-friendly design makes it easy for users to quickly create great-looking slides and incorporate multimedia elements such as images, audio, and video. Additionally, PowerPoint makes it easy to collaborate with others, with built-in tools for sharing presentations, providing feedback, and tracking changes. Lastly, PowerPoint is widely used across many industries, making it easy for users to share their presentations with peers and colleagues. With all these features, it's easy to see why Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular choice for creating presentations.- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Used Often and Incorrectly
Reviewed on 03/04/2019
Whenever someone sends me a PPT, I sort of groan. I may open the file and export it to a PDF to get...
Whenever someone sends me a PPT, I sort of groan. I may open the file and export it to a PDF to get a smaller file OR the PPT will be just a 1-pager from someone who is trying to show me a layout or concept of something. Personally, it would be faster if they drew it on a piece of paper and took a picture with their phone and send it as an image than to go through the trouble of using PPT for that.
There are PLENTY of expert PPT users/designers who know how to either create a properly formatted template to use or know how to assemble a professional looking deck. These are always easier to work with but in the end, the files are way to large, 100% of the time.
If the app was more intuitive OR there were better resources on how to use PPT properly for those who don't have time or can't afford to hire a designer to assemble their deck.
Pros
It's the most widely used and available software (meaning so many people have it so it's likely you'll be albe to send/receive a file and open it. Using the Master slides feature which is where you can set and "fix" your logo in place to appear on each slide, have a variety of slide formats/layouts to choose from, and even set a typography stylesheet/style set.
Cons
First and foremost, the finished file sizes are always ridiculously large. This is a problem because so many people always try to email them and I find they either bounce back because they are too large to email, or I'll be out and if the PPT attachment does get thorugh, it's still so large and sort of clogs up my email and whatever is behind it.
Secondly, I know PPT is meant to be a presentation software and intended for "screen presentations" but because of this, what happens is that no matter what image is imported in (like a logo or a photo), it is automatically converted to a lower resolution image. This means if you try to print the presentation, any imported graphics will look 'meh' compared to the text.
Third, and this isn't really the fault of Microsoft or PowerPoint, but I regularly see PPT decks that look like something the person's kid put together. Most often, this is due to the fact that the user doesn't have a full understanding how to use PPT, and this results in slides looking inconsistent from the next. Alignments are off, a variety of fonts get used, and it just looks like a draft instead of a polished "presentation".
Fourth and lastly, it does not play so nice with Macs. It seems Microsoft went out of it's way to create a whole Office for Mac variety but didn't seem to do any full work on making sure it was fully compatible and played nice. It regularly loads slow, doesn't show things correctly, or just crashes (the latter is the most common).
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
features of Microsoft power point
Reviewed on 13/09/2023
I am using this software from last 20 years ,with the help this software i got lots of business,i...
I am using this software from last 20 years ,with the help this software i got lots of business,i am very thankful this software, which makes life easy,also,offline making presentation makes this software the best.
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Very special software and very simple to use, i am using this software from the last 20 years,amazing software , i got lot of business by my the help of Microsoft Power point Presentation presentation, really great software for presenting our self in the shape of business.
Cons
As the time changes , micro soft also updated this software , but now some more new feature required ,like make use simple, also adding some new tools , which are highly required while using this software.
- Industry: Glass, Ceramics & Concrete
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
The Ultimate Presentation Tool
Reviewed on 01/02/2023
I find Microsoft PowerPoint to be an essential tool for creating presentations. Its user-friendly...
I find Microsoft PowerPoint to be an essential tool for creating presentations. Its user-friendly interface, versatility, and wide range of features make it a great choice for anyone looking to create professional-looking presentations with ease. Despite its resource-intensive nature and overwhelming features, I would still highly recommend Microsoft PowerPoint to anyone looking for a comprehensive presentation tool
Pros
I appreciate the ease of use and versatility of Microsoft PowerPoint. It has a familiar interface that makes it easy for me to create professional-looking presentations in no time. I also appreciate the wide range of templates and themes that are available to choose from, which allows me to customize my presentations to suit my needs. The tool also offers a wealth of features, including the ability to insert videos, images, and other multimedia elements, making it a great choice for engaging presentations
Cons
I have noticed that it can be quite resource-intensive, especially when working with large presentations. This can lead to slower performance and even crashes, which can be frustrating, especially when working against tight deadlines. Additionally, while the tool offers a lot of features, some users may find it overwhelming, and it may take some time to get used to all of the different options
Microsoft PowerPoint FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Microsoft PowerPoint.Q. What type of pricing plans does Microsoft PowerPoint offer?
Microsoft PowerPoint offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$6.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Buy alone or as part of the Microsoft 365 Suite for $6.99 Application stand alone (one-time licence) - $109.99 Microsoft Office bundle (one-time licence) - from $139.99 30 days trial for free.
Q. Who are the typical users of Microsoft PowerPoint?
Microsoft PowerPoint has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Microsoft PowerPoint support?
Microsoft PowerPoint supports the following languages:
Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian
Q. Does Microsoft PowerPoint support mobile devices?
Microsoft PowerPoint supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Microsoft PowerPoint integrate with?
Microsoft PowerPoint integrates with the following applications:
CRM Analytics, Digital Signage Templates, Facebook Business Suite, Google Analytics 360, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, Instagram, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint, MySQL, Oracle Analytics Cloud, PostgreSQL, Twitter/X, XML Management, Yammer
Q. What level of support does Microsoft PowerPoint offer?
Microsoft PowerPoint offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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