When you create a new presentation in PowerPoint for the web, the very first thing you do is name your presentation.

Important: When naming your file, don’t use the following characters: \ / : * ? < >

Using OneDrive:

  1. On the OneDrive menu bar, click Create > PowerPoint presentation.Create a new presentation

  1. Enter a file name, and then click Create.

Name your presentation

Using Microsoft 365 OneDrive for work or school:

  1. On the Office 365 menu bar, click OneDrive Click OneDrive on the menu bar.

  2. Under Documents, click New Document Create a new document, and then click PowerPoint presentation.

Create a new PowerPoint presentation

  1. Enter a file name, and then click OK.

Enter your file name

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