Export Word to PowerPoint with a few clicks - New Feature from Microsoft

Posted on:  04/02/2021
Export Word to PowerPoint with a few clicks - New Feature from Microsoft

Microsoft has a new feature where you can EXPORT your Word document into PowerPoint. It is just a few clicks to convert your Word doc to a slide deck. It is in preview mode right now, but it worked great in all my test. Exporting Word into PowerPoint is a huge timesaver. 

Export Word to PowerPoint

Export a Word file to PowerPoint

Use Headings in Word

I recommend you use headings in Word, which you should be doing anyway. I used Heading 1 and Heading 2 in my two tests in this video. The export feature works in Word for the Web. It is not in Word for the desktop yet, but I'd imagine Microsoft is working on that. You can always use Word desktop verison, and save the file to OneDrive, then open Word for Web.

Use Headings before converting Word to PowerPoint

I recommend you use Headings in Word before exporting to PowerPoint

How to export Word to PowerPoint?

  1. Open a Word file in Word for the Web.
  2. Click File, then Export
  3. Click Export to PowerPoint presentation (preview)
  4. Designs will appear. Select one theme and click Export.
  5. Click Open Presentation.
  6. Your PowerPoint will open in a new tab in PowerPoint for the Web.
Export Word to PowerPoint - Design theme

Design theme when you export Word to PowerPoint

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Chris Menard

Chris Menard is a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and is employed full-time as a Trainer for BakerHostetler, one of the nation’s largest law firms. Menard has a YouTube channel with over 900 technology videos covering Excel, Word, Zoom, Teams, Outlook, Gmail, Google Calendar, and other resources that over 16 million viewers have appreciated. Menard also does public speaking at conferences for CPAs and Administrative Professionals. Connect with Chris on LinkedIn at chrismenardtraining.com/linked or on YouTube at chrismenardtraining.com/youtube

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