How to Open a PPT File on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to open and view the contents of a PPT (PowerPoint presentation) file in Windows and macOS. PPT is the native presentation format in Microsoft PowerPoint's earlier versions and is supported by all versions of the software. If you don't have PowerPoint, you can open the file in Google Slides or PowerPoint Online (a free version of PowerPoint accessible on the web).

Method 1
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Using PowerPoint

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    Open the folder that contains your presentation, and locate your PPT file.
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    This will open your file options on a drop-down menu.
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    This will open a sub-menu with a list of programs you can open the PPT file with.
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    This will open your PPT file in PowerPoint. You can view and edit your presentation here.
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Method 2
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Using Google Slides

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    Type https://docs.google.com/presentation in your browser's address bar, and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return .
    • If you're prompted, sign in with your Google account.
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    " This will open a new pop-up window, and allow you to select a presentation file to open in Google Docs.
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    You can find this button at the top of the "Open a file" pop-up. It will allow you to select, upload, and open a presentation file from your computer.
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    This is a blue button in the middle of the Upload page. It will open a file navigator window, and allow you to select your PPT file.
    • Alternatively, you can drag and drop your PPT file here.
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    Find your PPT presentation file in the file navigator window, and click on it.
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    This will upload your PPT and open it in Google Slides.
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Using PowerPoint Online

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    Type https://office.live.com/start/PowerPoint.aspx in your browser's address bar, and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return .
    • If you're prompted, sign in with your Microsoft account.
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    This button is listed next to an upward arrow icon in the upper-right corner. It will open your file navigator window.
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    Use the file navigator window to find your PPT file, and click on the file's name.
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    This will upload your PPT file to your PowerPoint Online account, and open the presentation in your browser.
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