WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:08.679 --> 00:00:13.240 Features in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, are geared toward saving and 00:00:13.240 --> 00:00:18.460 sharing files online. This is done with OneDrive which is an online storage 00:00:18.460 --> 00:00:24.520 space for your documents and files so you can access them even when you're away from your computer. 00:00:24.520 --> 00:00:27.700 If you want to use OneDrive, make sure that you're logged 00:00:27.710 --> 00:00:30.789 into PowerPoint with your Microsoft account. 00:00:30.789 --> 00:00:35.420 Whether or not you're using OneDrive, most new projects in PowerPoint begin 00:00:35.420 --> 00:00:39.580 the same way: with creating or opening a new presentation all you have to do is 00:00:39.580 --> 00:00:44.200 go to the Backstage view, and choose New. 00:00:44.200 --> 00:00:47.160 If you prefer to start from scratch 00:00:47.160 --> 00:00:54.280 go ahead and click the option that says Blank presentation, or you can take a look 00:00:54.290 --> 00:01:00.550 at one of the built-in themes. You should find several different designs to choose from 00:01:05.000 --> 00:01:10.240 If you want a little more guidance with our presentation are now you can always start with a template. 00:01:10.240 --> 00:01:14.400 You'll find them in the very same place in the Backstage view. 00:01:14.400 --> 00:01:19.380 Like themes, templates come with their own design and color scheme, but they can 00:01:19.380 --> 00:01:23.330 also include tips or placeholders that'll help you further develop your slides. 00:01:23.330 --> 00:01:29.560 To use a template, you can either click one of the suggested search terms 00:01:29.560 --> 00:01:32.780 or search for something more specific. 00:01:32.790 --> 00:01:39.250 If you see a temple you like, just click to view a preview then click the Create button. 00:01:40.159 --> 00:01:44.710 And now you can start adding your own content to the slides. 00:01:44.710 --> 00:01:48.920 Opening an existing presentation is also pretty easy. 00:01:48.920 --> 00:01:53.220 Again you'll want to go to Backstage view, but this time 00:01:53.220 --> 00:01:55.590 click Open in the left pane. 00:01:55.590 --> 00:02:00.630 If the presentation you're looking for something you worked on recently, 00:02:00.630 --> 00:02:05.840 it may appear on the list on the right. In fact, you can pin certain presentations here 00:02:05.840 --> 00:02:10.350 so you always have access to your most frequently used files. 00:02:10.350 --> 00:02:16.560 All you have to do is hover the mouse over a file then click the pushpin icon 00:02:16.560 --> 00:02:20.520 To unpin it, it just click the icon again. 00:02:20.520 --> 00:02:22.900 if the file you're looking for hasn't been opened recently, 00:02:22.910 --> 00:02:26.430 just look to the other options. 00:02:26.430 --> 00:02:32.310 Under OneDrive, for instance, you can access files that are saved online in your OneDrive account. 00:02:32.310 --> 00:02:36.510 Under This PC ,you can access files that are saved the computer 00:02:36.880 --> 00:02:42.720 or you can click Browse, then locate and select the file you want. 00:02:42.720 --> 00:02:45.650 Click Open 00:02:45.650 --> 00:02:47.850 and the presentation will appear. 00:02:47.850 --> 00:02:49.850 Sometimes you may find yourself working 00:02:50.099 --> 00:02:54.650 with a presentation that was created in an older version of PowerPoint. 00:02:54.650 --> 00:02:59.650 When you open one of these files, it'll appear in something called Compatibility mode. 00:02:59.650 --> 00:03:04.629 This mode is designed to disable certain features so people who have older 00:03:04.629 --> 00:03:09.220 versions of PowerPoint can still collaborate on the file. 00:03:09.220 --> 00:03:14.260 If this isn't a concern, you can easily convert the file to the current version. 00:03:14.260 --> 00:03:17.580 To do this go to the Backstage view, 00:03:17.580 --> 00:03:20.820 then click the button says Convert. 00:03:20.830 --> 00:03:28.060 Choose where you want the copy to be saved, and you can give it a different file name if you want. 00:03:28.060 --> 00:03:30.940 Keep in mind that converting an older presentation 00:03:30.950 --> 00:03:35.780 can cause a few unexpected changes to your slide layout. However, it will also 00:03:35.780 --> 00:03:39.760 give you access to all the current features and commands. 00:03:39.760 --> 00:03:47.220 OK, those are the basics! Now you know how to create, open, and convert presentations in PowerPoint!