Change the author

1. Select the File tab, then select Info.

   The current author is listed on the right, under Related People.

2. Right-click the author name, and then select Edit Property.

3. In the Edit person dialog, type a new name and select OK.

1. Go to the File menu and select Properties.

2. Select the Summary tab, and in the Author field, modify the name of the author.

3. Select OK.

Changing the author's name isn't currently possible in PowerPoint for the web. You can, however, change the author's name in the PowerPoint desktop app.

• To open the desktop app, at the top of the ribbon, select  Editing and choose Open in Desktop App.

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