Applies ToPowerPoint for the web

You can create a presentation in the cloud using OneDrive, which can make it easier to access, store, and share your files with others. If you do not have a Microsoft account, see sign up for a Microsoft account.

  1. On Office Online, pick PowerPoint for the web.

    Pick PowerPoint Online

  2. Under Let's Get Started, pick New blank presentation.

    New Blank Presentation

  3. To name your presentation file, on the orange Top Bar, select the existing file name, such as Presentation1, and type a new file name.

    Rename your file on the orange Top Bar

  4. Begin creating your presentation.

    Note:  PowerPoint for the web automatically saves your changes as you go, and stores your file on OneDrive. See also: Save your presentation locally.

For detailed instructions on how to create a basic presentation in PowerPoint for the web, see Basic tasks in PowerPoint for the web.

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