Microsoft PowerPoint is a slide show presentation program first developed by Forethought, Inc. for the Macintosh computer in 1987 and acquired by Microsoft in 1990. Microsoft has released several updated versions, each offering more features and better technology than before. The most recent version of Microsoft PowerPoint is available in Microsoft 365.
The Beginner's Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software is the easiest way to create and present slides that you'll likely see in meetings or classrooms.
There are several free options, including LibreOffice, Apache OpenOffice, and SlideDog. However, if you want to collaborate on a presentation with others, integrate with other Microsoft programs (such as Microsoft Word), or create a presentation that everyone can view, get Microsoft PowerPoint.
Microsoft PowerPoint has all the features you need to create presentations. You can start with a blank presentation or choose from several pre-configured presentations (called templates). A template is a file that is compiled with styles and designs applied. This option provides an easy way to launch a PowerPoint with one click.
