Import a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation

Embed Word content directly into your PowerPoint presentation. You can import a Word document as an object, which inserts a static snapshot of the document. This is useful when the Word document is a single page and has pictures. Another option is to use a Word outline as the foundation for a presentation.

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Insert a Word document as an object
Use a Word document as an outline to build your presentation

Insert a Word document as an object

The easiest way to insert a Word document is to first create your document in Word, then add it to your presentation.

Select the slide in which you want to place the Word document.
Select Insert > Object.
If the Word document already exists, in the Insert Object dialog box, select Create from file.
Select Browse to locate the Word document you want to insert. Select your Word document and select OK.
Make sure the Link and Display as icon check boxes are clear. Select OK to insert the contents of your Word document as an object.
Notes:
- If you prefer to have your Word document open in Word instead of in PowerPoint, select the Display as icon check box to insert an icon into the presentation. Selecting the icon will open the document in Word.
- You can also insert a linked object. Select the Link check box to make your object a shortcut to the Word document you imported.
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Use a Word document as an outline to build your presentation

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In your Word document, select View > Outline.
Use Outline tools to format the content in your Word document.
- To create slide headings, select the content you want to use, then select Body Text > Level 1.
- To create slide bullet points, select the content you want to use, then select Body Text > Level 2.
Select File > Save, and then select File > Close.

Note: Your Word document must be closed to insert it into a PowerPoint presentation.
Open PowerPoint, and select Home > New Slide.
Select Slides from Outline.
Find and select the Word document in the Insert Outline dialog box and select Insert. A new slide will be created for each Heading 1 in your document.

Note: If your Word document contains no Heading 1 or Heading 2 styles, PowerPoint will create a slide for each paragraph in your content.