Move Slides in PowerPoint

Moving slides in PowerPoint is a straightforward process whether you are using the desktop application, PowerPoint Online, or the mobile app.

Using the Desktop Application

1. Open your PowerPoint project. Locate PowerPoint in the Microsoft Office section of your Start menu (Windows) or in your Applications folder (macOS). To open your project, click File > Open, then browse to and select the file.

   • You can also open your project by right-clicking the file and selecting Open With > PowerPoint.
   • If you prefer, you can use the free web version of PowerPoint by logging in with your Microsoft account at PowerPoint Online .

2. Drag and drop the slides on the left side of the page. On the left pane, you will see the order of your slides. To move a slide, simply drag it from its current position to your desired location.

3. Press and hold Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd (Mac) if you want to select multiple slides. This allows you to move several slides at once, rather than one by one.

   • Additionally, you can right-click on the slide and select Delete to remove it from your presentation.

Using PowerPoint Online in a Browser

1. Open your PowerPoint project at PowerPoint Online . You can access this site from any web browser. Make sure you log in with your Microsoft account to gain access to your document.

2. Drag and drop the slides on the left side of the page. Similar to the desktop application, you will see the slide order displayed. Move a slide by dragging it to the desired position.

3. Press and hold Ctrl (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd (Mac) if you want to select multiple slides. This way, you can shift multiple slides at once.

   • You can also right-click the slide and select Delete if you wish to remove it.

Using the Mobile App

1. Open PowerPoint on your phone or tablet. The mobile app icon resembles a red/orange “P” and can be found on your home screen, in the app drawer, or through search.

2. Open your PowerPoint project. Access your presentation for editing by tapping its name in the “Recents” section.

3. Tap and hold on the thumbnail of the slide you want to move. The slide will slightly change in size to indicate selection.

4. Drag the slide to the desired location. Release your finger from the screen to place the slide in its new position.

   • Note that you cannot select multiple slides simultaneously in the mobile app.

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