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Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software that allows users to create and display a series of digital "slides" to convey information. As part of the Microsoft 365 suite, it is used widely in educational, business, and personal settings to present information visually and in an engaging way.

Key concepts

Slides: Individual pages that make up a presentation. Users can add text, images, videos, charts, and more to each slide.

Slide deck: A collection of slides within a single PowerPoint file.

Slide Show: The presentation of slides in a sequence, which can be automated with preset timing or advanced manually.

Templates: Pre-designed themes and layouts that users can apply to their presentations to maintain a consistent, professional appearance.

Animations: Effects applied to individual elements on a slide, such as text or images, to introduce them with visual flair.

Transitions: The visual effect that happens when moving from one slide to the next.

Presenter View: A special display for the presenter that shows their notes, a timer, and a preview of the next slide, while the audience only sees the current slide.

Real-time Collaboration: The ability for multiple users to work on and edit the same presentation simultaneously, especially when files are saved to cloud storage services like OneDrive.

Multimedia Integration: The feature that allows users to embed videos, audio files, charts, and other rich media directly into their slides.