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# Powerpoints

### What the Powerpoint Viewer does

The Powerpoint Viewer lets you upload a PowerPoint (`.pptx`) into a training page so learners can:

* View slides directly in the course page
* Move slide-by-slide with Previous/Next controls
* Use fullscreen mode for easier reading
* Download the presentation file

As an admin, you can also control learner-facing display settings (for example, display name and minimum time per slide).

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### Add a Powerpoint Viewer to a page

1. Open your training in **Edit** mode.
2. Add a PPTX block from:
   * the slash menu (`/`) and select **PPTX**, or
   * the media/design panel and select **PowerPoint**.
3. Upload a `.pptx` file.
4. Wait for the presentation to render, then preview the page.

### Configure Powerpoint settings

Open the Powerpoint block actions and click the **Settings** icon.

#### Learner-facing name

* Set a friendly name learners should see.
* This name is also used as the preferred downloaded file name.
* Leave blank to use the uploaded file name.

#### Minimum time per slide (optional)

* Turn on **Require minimum time per slide**.
* Enter the number of seconds.
* In learner mode, Next slide is blocked until the timer completes.
* In edit mode, slide navigation is not restricted by this timer.

### Other admin actions

* **Replace presentation:** upload a new `.pptx` for the same block.
* **Download presentation:** export the current file.
* **Delete presentation:** remove the block/file from the page.
* **Drag and reorder:** move the PPTX block to a different position in the page layout.

### Learner experience notes

* Learners can navigate slides using on-screen controls.
* Learners can download the presentation.

### Light limitations

* Supported file type is `.pptx` only.
* Some advanced PowerPoint effects (complex animations, transitions, embedded media behaviors) may render differently in-browser than in desktop PowerPoint.
* Very large decks can take longer to load.

### Recommended testing checklist (after upload)

Use this quick checklist before publishing:

* Open the PPTX in preview/learner view and click through a few slides.
* Make sure the rendered styles match what you are looking for, since not all PowerPoint features (like animations) are supported.

### Quick troubleshooting

* **Blank/white viewer:** refresh once, then re-upload if needed.
* **File rejected:** confirm it is a valid `.pptx` and within your org file size limit.
* **Styles look different:** try modifying in your powerpoint editor and re-uploading..