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What Is Microsoft PowerPoint?

PowerPoint is a Microsoft on-premise presentation solution that lets professionals create, edit and share slides with team members, external clients and other stakeholders. Administrators can track changes made by team members and insert embedded animations, tables, shapes, icons, images, 3D objects and other elements within PowerPoint decks. Managers can use customizable themes and templates to design presentations with transitions.

Who Uses Microsoft PowerPoint?

On-premise customizable presentation solution that helps organizations of all size create and modify presentations with templates, themes, clipart, audio & video integration, cloud-storage and more.

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Reviews of Microsoft PowerPoint

Average score

Overall
4.7
Ease of Use
4.6
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.6
Value for Money
4.5

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Davia
Davia
Student in Jamaica
Verified LinkedIn User
Medical Practice, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Presentations should be catchy!

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: My overall experience with this software is awesome. It is a powerful tool for creating presentations.

Pros:

Offers a wide variety of templates, themes, animations, and transitions to enhance presentations.

Cons:

Although this software is user-friendly , the multitude of features can overwhelm new users who may struggle to find the right tools.

Vivek
Accounting teacher in India
Accounting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

"Microsoft PowerPoint: A Versatile Tool with Room for Mastery"

4.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: My overall experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been positive, as it is a highly versatile and effective tool for creating and delivering presentations. Ease of use and versatility hits different.

Pros:

Microsoft PowerPoint is widely appreciated for its versatility and ease of use in creating visually appealing and effective presentations

Cons:

Risk of overloading slides, Limited design freedom, Complexity for Advanced Features.

Lauren
Orenda in US
Management Consulting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

(Still) Necessary, but not the most user-friendly program

3.0 8 months ago

Pros:

Some clients prefer using it. It's easy for them to use and make updates. Also, it integrates well with other Microsoft programs.

Cons:

Limitations of what you can do design-wise. Also if someone doesn't have the exact same setup for PowerPoint (version, settings, etc.) sometimes things don't display properly.

Kimberly
Clinical Psychologist in Puerto Rico
Mental Health Care, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

A tool for professional presentations

5.0 last week New

Comments: Great, it has been my first choice source for presentations since high school.

Pros:

It makes easier my job as a Professor and Clinical Psychologist whenever I need to share critical (or any) information in a creative way.

Cons:

It requires time to make very creative slides, but if you learn it very well it gets easier with time.

Samaria
None in US
Internet, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PowerPoint review

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: My overall experience with PowerPoint is that it is great! It gets the job done!

Pros:

I like that you could do so much with PowerPoint!

Cons:

I think that the graphics and in the art function should be better.

Thorsten
Chief of office of Airworthiness in Switzerland
Airlines/Aviation, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Presentations

4.0 last month New

Pros:

Microsoft PowerPoint is always upgraded and new features are always added or improved on which makes workflow good and enjoyable.

Cons:

Microsoft PowerPoint is always easier than other software due to it's compatibility.

Thomas
Thomas
MGR Technical Training in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Information Technology & Services, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Key Tool for Professional Presentations

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Microsoft PowerPoint has been very helpful to me, from my studies to the professional world, as it has allowed me to create and design presentations for projects in a professional manner, as well as for personal use by keeping my ideas organized. Additionally, Microsoft PowerPoint has multiple options that I love when creating presentations, as they make them more intuitive and engaging for my audience, helping them understand the topic I’m sharing.

Pros:

I love Microsoft PowerPoint because of the many options it offers, allowing me to create professional and attractive presentations for the audience receiving the information. It’s also a great option for making simple presentations because its basic features are very easy to use, although it requires some practice to create presentations with more effects and animations.

Cons:

What I don't like about PowerPoint is that it has some complicated options that can delay me while creating a presentation.

Nikola
Nikola
Research and Analytics Specialisy in Poland
Verified LinkedIn User
Management Consulting, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

The best slide-show software now

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: It's my go-to tool for professional presentations. I like how easy it is to showcase results of a research/analysis, with clean-looking visualizations and good colous-schemes.

Pros:

It's a great slideshow tool that helps to create really professional presentations for clients. Easy interface, quick-to-learn, lots of options for visualizations, graphs, etc.

Cons:

There are lots of different versions of PowerPoint and older .ppt files aren't really compatible with the new software - presentations often look really wonky.

Matej
Matej
Assistant Director in Slovenia
Verified LinkedIn User
Media Production, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great for interactive presentations!

4.0 last month New

Comments: I am a happy user. I can easily build a presentation using the templates and design ideas.

Pros:

It is easy to build a presentation from scratch. My favourite feature, although, is the Slido plugin for interactive presentations.

Cons:

When most presentations in the organisation are made with Powerpoint, it is hard to stand out or surprise.

Oreoluwa
Oreoluwa
Teacher in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
E-Learning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Fantastic product

4.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: It's an excellent product and easy to use.

Pros:

It is quite easy to use even for a beginner.

Cons:

Its templates are not diverse. I believe it should have more templates

Dylan
Assurance Staff II in US
Accounting, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

It's the obvious choice

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: In regard to the work environment, there is nothing else I would trust when presenting. For personal use, this product is very intuitive and very helpful when trying something new. I definitely would recommend it.

Pros:

When I think of presentations, I look for PowerPoint. I have tried the competition and always make my way back to "PP" for the convince of this multi-media product, which is used by most other businesses I work with.

Cons:

On occasion, it is necessary to adjust our templates when adding, removing, or aligning content. This can greatly affect your template and may require you to delete the slide and start over. Just always remember to save your work.

Mohammed
Civil in Egypt
Civil Engineering, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great and attractive offers.

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: The experience took place over five years. It was easy, enjoyable, and smooth to use, and I still use it on a weekly basis in various works.

Pros:

What I liked most about the program is the way it presents business ideas and data on global platforms, to people, and to senior officials.

Cons:

Sometimes, when transferring a file from one device to another, some of the funds are destroyed, and it is possible that the file will not be opened because the program’s software is installed on one version and is applicable to all versions.

Odiase Nosa
Odiase Nosa
Human Resource in Nigeria
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Power Point Reviews

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Power point remainsmy best tool for presenations as it gives me the freedom to choose different templates , great animations and transitions for connecting with different audience across sectors.
My experince has been great and always a delight

Pros:

With Office 360, PowerPoint allows me to have great presentation by having pictures templates that ease my work and add great speed to preparing my presentation PowerPoint offers usually offers me tools such as speaker notes, slide previews which helps and aid my delivery The slide can be edited with short cut easily when there is typographical errors during presentations Power point is user friendly with great liberty to choose font, characters, colour and favourite layout that adds beauty and class to your work Its helps me personalised my work and presentations to suit any audience and makes the presentations so welcoming to then Powerpoint has great animations and transition that i find very useful in conveying my messages and class to my audience

Cons:

With the Advance artificial intelligent pictures on several website, Power points pictures and design are not up to date and literally behind. Another issue is with the high cost of purchasing Microsoft office as compared to other software which is almost free and offering similar solutions As good as it may sounds, power point is very difficult for beginners as they have to spend so much time trying their way around the soft ware.. It should be more users friendly so as not to go into extinction with time. I find it very difficult opening different versions of my presentations to another PC with higher or lower version

Adam
Corporate Coach in US
Insurance, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Documentation and Illustration - Using PowerPoint Today

5.0 5 months ago

Comments: Especially in the past year, I've learned so much about what more PowerPoint can do, and it's been fantastic. Today I can very quickly start a Workbook, regardless of subject matter, and have professional quality, corporate-approved materials ready in a much faster time than you'd expect. Plus, looking online for better graphics, such as timelines, funnels, etc., has really taken our experience in creation and reception of PowerPoint to another level.

Pros:

PowerPoint has become the de facto tool that we use for creating all documentation, especially Workbooks, Deep Dive presentations and capturing Use Cases. From the tool itself and how well it manages our default library of fonts and colors, to the ease at which any user can pick it up and start inserting approved corporate images, edit text quickly, and allow higher functioning users to add animations and more advanced illustrative graphics.

Cons:

We seem to run into issues when multiple users are sharing the same file at the same time. That's not super common, but it has led to some version-control confusion unfortunately.

Israel
Israel
Bilingual Education Master in Ecuador
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

PowerPoint never ages

5.0 12 months ago

Pros:

How practical it is and the way you can facilitate your job with its tools.

Cons:

Maybe the innovation because if you have a great product you must include new resources for users.

Janet
Freelancer in Philippines
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

FACTUAL REVIEWS OF "Microsoft PowerPoint"

5.0 last year

Comments: It makes me feel in the world we have today. It will be the tool for better understanding and the key to our success.

Pros:

"PowerPoint is the best E-learning and Business presentation software. The software is easily operated and produces excellent professional presentation graphics program.

Cons:

PowerPoint can become slow and unresponsive when dealing with large, complex presentations. and the PPP sometimes display differently on different devices or platforms, leading to compatibility issues.

Julius
Senior Technical Designer in Australia
Construction, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft Powerpoint Rules

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: Microsoft Powerpoint is a software that I would continue to use for my presentation. Overall, Microsoft Powerpoint is one of the best software that I have use particularly when it comes to dynamic and vibrant presentations.

Pros:

I love using Microsoft Powerpoint and the thing I like the most with this product is its capabilities to create presentation that is above the basic form. It gives users the ability to create design and outlines when needed in presentation. Animations also help to add more substance to the presentation as is not just a static presentation but a more dynamic one.

Cons:

My least favorite feature of Microsoft Powerpoint is the limitation of design templates even for the past years and past versions. There were no additional template that a user could use that is different from the previous versions.

Noushad
Receptionist in India
Biotechnology, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Powerpoint is one of the solution for you

5.0 3 months ago

Comments: I use PowerPoint on a regular basis, much like coffee, because it makes it easier for me to quickly and accurately create laboratory reports for clients.
Creating a presentation for our clinical lab.

Pros:

PowerPoint's design features are easy to use and it help me to communication to customers without print-out

Cons:

Since I'm a scientist and want to produce lab reports for clients on a daily basis, that's the PDF generation.

Hla Bhone
System Engineer in Myanmar
Telecommunications, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Power Point : Digital Era of Presentation

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: PowerPoint has been an invaluable tool throughout my academic and professional career. During my university years, it proved instrumental in preparing for presentations and exams, enhancing my understanding of complex topics. Today, students demonstrate remarkable proficiency with PowerPoint, often creating visually stunning and dynamic presentations that rival short films.

Pros:

I particularly appreciate PowerPoint's animation capabilities. Incorporating dynamic transitions and effects between slides significantly enhances audience engagement and prevents presentations from becoming monotonous. Additionally, the presenter notes feature is invaluable, allowing me to maintain a smooth and confident delivery without relying solely on memorized content

Cons:

One potential drawback of PowerPoint is the temptation to rely heavily on visual effects, which can sometimes distract from the core message. Additionally, creating visually appealing and engaging presentations can be time-consuming, especially for users with limited design experience.

Pebbles
Insurance Agent in US
Insurance, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I heart PowerPoint

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: I enjoy really enjoy using and viewing PowerPoint presentations. It always amazes me how creative and professional I feel after making one. It elevates the subject matter to new and interactive levels, and makes it possible for everyone to grasp the subject matter.

Pros:

PowerPoint gives you the ability to make the most creative and informative presentations. It makes every step user friendly, and just gets better each time you use it.

Cons:

You have to remember to save all your work as you go along, it does not auto-save.

Lingen
Owner in Mozambique
Computer Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft PowerPoint Review: Pros & Cons 2023/24

4.0 last year

Comments: Generally speaking, a superb show instrument especially in the event that you have a hang of it. An exceptionally amazing asset when you arrive at more elevated levels of involvement like halfway or master client. Microsoft Powerpoint makes it simple to make outwardly staggering introductions. This apparatus is not difficult to utilize and has a natural connection point.

Pros:

- I adored the layouts, usefulness and the simple navigation.I cherished the mix of sound and video on the show that was great-The best and simple to download, makes introductions simple since slides are not difficult to redo, it's capacity to straightforwardly print each slide. Has progressed plans and has numerous layouts to browsed.-Simple to utilize, remembered for our Office Suite bundle and how much clean layouts accessible on the web and through them straightforwardly are magnificent.

Cons:

-The sharing piece and cooperative activities not really programmed- The most obviously awful thing about PowerPoint is the absence of imagination in the included formats. They are exceptionally exhausting and redundant.-There isn't a lot of I could do without about it with the exception of the issue of it not being viable with non-Windows frameworks. Blunders frequently happen that bad records or the show doesn't show as expected.

Katherine
Director of Outreach in US
Religious Institutions, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

User friendly, simple

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Pros:

What I like most is that it is quick and easy to edit. It is user friendly when I am adding text, images, links, etc.

Cons:

Microsoft PowerPoint does not have a huge selection of templates to choose from. I often find my favorite templates elsewhere.

Erika
Data Analyst in Germany
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Basic Sides

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Pros:

It combines a variety of tools for designing and presenting, making it easy to create polished slides without needing additional software

Cons:

Overusing customization features can make the interface feel overwhelming, particularly when working on large or detailed presentations

Ravi
FC in India
Retail, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Smart power point

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: I do it for a long time and its very intelligent

Pros:

It's very usefull to my team projects and Maintains the data very well. Easy to access and update quickly

Cons:

I like the formulas so fast and quickly It gets attached to the mail very quickly Always updated

Jerry
CEO in US
Accounting, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Microsoft 365

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Pros:

I liked how accessible the power point was and how easy it was to make the PowerPoint presentation.

Cons:

It was slow at some points and I had some issues copy and pasting some information to the power point.