How to Create Reusable Templates in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Templates are time-savers. Instead of recreating the same document, spreadsheet, or presentation layout every time, you can design it once and reuse it whenever you need. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint all support custom templates, helping you streamline your work and keep your materials consistent. In this post, we’ll walk through how to create and save reusable templates in each application. https://dellenny.com/how-to-create-reusable-templates-in-word-excel-and-powerpoint/
Can't indent bullet point lists in PowerPoint for Mac
If I insert a text box into a slide and create a bullet point list, I am unable to indent sub-bullet text. However, I am able to indent non-bullet point text. I am also able to indent a bullet point list if I put list in the default body text box (from the presentation master template). It is only if I manually insert a text box and try to do a list. I've had this problem for months and it's really annoying. I'm currently running Version 16.12 Is anyone else having this problem?
PDF figures inserted in Word exhibit black background
I am using Word for Mac to prepare a manuscript. I inserted a PDF figure with transparent background, which was created with Adobe Illustrator. It looks fine on my Mac. But when I transfer the document to a Windows computer, the transparent background of the figure becomes black. For other Office softwares, such as PowerPoint, similar issues also happen. I know if I convert the figure to png format would fix the issue. But I still want to stick on the PDF format since it's vector image and compatible with LaTeX. Can you figure out why is this happening and how to fix it? Thanks!!
Office.js preview features release
Office.js for PowerPoint has had a couple of preview features (getImageAsBase64, getSlideAsBase64) in preview now for nearly a year. I've done my best to search for any updates from the office.js on release timeline for these features with no luck. These two API calls are super convenient and enable features in the add-ins for PowerPoint which is near impossible to create using alternative solutions. Anyone out there with any knowledge on when we can expect these beta/preview features to be production ready?
Copilot in PowerPoint + personal account: Status of Word-from-OneDrive option
I’m trying to get a clear answer on whether a specific Copilot feature in PowerPoint is currently working for personal Microsoft accounts. The feature I’m referring to is the ability to start a new presentation from a Word file stored in OneDrive. Microsoft’s guidance says that Copilot Pro users on personal (non-work) accounts should be able to do this by either clicking a paperclip icon or typing “/” in the Create a presentation box to select the file. However, here’s what I’m seeing: - Neither the paperclip icon nor the “/” shortcut is showing me any OneDrive files in desktop or web PowerPoint. - In Word online, I can reference a file, but this doesn’t seem to appear in the desktop version. - I’ve come across mixed reports: some say the option works for them, others say it’s limited to Insider builds or specific locations. I’d like to know: 1. Is this feature fully rolled out for personal accounts with Copilot Pro? 2. Are there version, channel, or region restrictions? 3. Are there specific requirements (e.g., file must be saved in OneDrive, AutoSave on, certain privacy settings) for the feature to appear? Any confirmation from someone with official insight or firsthand experience would help clarify if this is a rollout issue or something else.Powerpoint for Mac - placeholder lines are VERY THICK after version 16.100.2
Dear MS team, After update 16.100.2 of PowerPoint for Mac, the lines of the placeholders are VERY thick. It looks terrible and under LAYOUT, you can even see the layouts design after this update. Below are some screenshots, from our corporate template and from MS standard blank template. I have reported this as well under GIVE FEEDBACK, but I also take the opportunity to post it here as well. Please fix this, thanks :)
PowerPoint JS API: Can't Create Lines with Negative Slope Using addLine
We are encountering a technical issue with the PowerPoint JavaScript API when attempting to create lines with negative slope (lines that go upward from left to right). Despite various approaches, we can only create lines with a positive slope (going downward from left to right). Reproduction Steps: Using the ShapeCollection.addLine method to create lines Attempting to create a line that goes upward (with a negative slope) Regardless of the parameters passed, the lines always render with a positive slope Code Examples and Results Example 1: Attempt to create an upward sloping line const upLine = shapes.addLine(PowerPoint.ConnectorType.straight, { left: 250, top: 300, width: 100, height: -200 // Negative height should create upward slope }); Result: Line appears to go downward with a positive slope despite the negative height value Example 2: Attempt to create two connecting lines (a V shape) // First line - downward const leftLine = shapes.addLine(PowerPoint.ConnectorType.straight, { left: 150, top: 100, width: 100, height: 200 }); // Second line - intended to go upward const rightLine = shapes.addLine(PowerPoint.ConnectorType.straight, { left: 250, top: 300, width: 100, height: -200 }); Logged Coordinates: Left line: start(150,100), end(250,300) Right line: start(250,300), end(350,100) Result: While the coordinates look correct, the actual line rendering doesn't match these coordinates. Both lines appear to have positive slopes. Expected Behavior: We expect to be able to create lines with negative slopes (going upward from left to right) by specifying a negative height value, which should represent a decrease in the Y coordinate as X increases. Actual Behavior: The API seems to normalize or ignore the negative height value, resulting in lines that always have a positive slope regardless of the height parameter's sign. Technical Environment: PowerPoint Add-in Using PowerPoint JavaScript API Impact: This limitation prevents us from creating basic geometric shapes like V, triangles, or other shapes that require lines with different slopes in our add-in. Additional Information: We've ruled out simple parameter errors by logging the actual coordinates of the lines. The coordinates appear correct in the logs but don't match what's rendered on screen. Thank you for your assistance in resolving this issue. Let me know if you'd like to include your version/platform info or tweak any part before posting!
