Microsoft PowerPoint: How to Use Add-Ins

You can use PowerPoint add-ins to build engaging solutions for your users' presentations across platforms including Windows, iOS, Office Online, and Mac. You can create polls, surveys and word clouds, just to name a few, using PowerPoint add-ins.

This knowledge article demonstrates how to use Add-ins in Microsoft PowerPoint.


Step 1

On the Insert ribbon, click Add-ins then Store.

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The Office Add-ins Store window appears.

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Step 2

Choose the add-in you want then click Add OR search for one in the Search field. Note: Not all of the add-ins are free; some may require additional purchase.

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The Add-in is inserted onto the current slide. Note: You may need to sign up for an account.

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