A step-by-step guide to saving a PowerPoint presentation on your computer
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A PowerPoint presentation is an excellent way of presenting information or ideas to an audience. The software is easy to use and offers a lot of cool effects for your slideshows, too. But, what's all the use of this if you don't even know how to save your finished PowerPoint? This wikiHow will teach you how to save your file.
Steps
1
Design your PowerPoint presentation.
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Create and edit your slideshow in PowerPoint. The template you choose and additions you make do not affect the saving process in any way.
- You don't have to wait until you're totally finished to save your work. It can help to save along the way, too, to ensure you don't lose any progress.
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2
Open the File menu when you're ready to save.
3
Choose the Save or Save As option.
4
Decide where to save the presentation.
5
Name and save your presentation.
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Updated: May 26, 2022
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Categories: PowerPoint Presentations
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