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How to Transfer PowerPoint Presentations to iPad or iPhone

By: Waseem Patwegar | Filed Under: iOS

To view PowerPoint presentations on iPad, you will have to transfer PowerPoint files in PPT format from PC to iPad. You will find below the steps to transfer PowerPoint Presentations to iPad or iPhone.

Transfer PowerPoint Presentations to iPad or iPhone

All that is required to transfer PowerPoint Presentations from PC to iPad or iPhone is to connect your iOS device to computer and make use of iTunes and Documents App or PowerPoint App to transfer PPT Files to iPhone.

iTunes needs to be installed on your computer and the Documents App or PowerPoint App needs to be installed on your iOS device.

As far as the computer is concerned, it can either be a Mac or PC as the procedure to transfer PPT files to iPhone is more or less the same on both Mac and Windows PC.

Transfer PowerPoint Files from PC to iPhone or iPad

Download and install the Documents App on your iPhone/iPad and follow the steps below to transfer PowerPoint Presentation files from PC to iPhone or iPad.

1. Connect iPhone to the USB Port of your computer.

2. Open iTunes on your computer and click on the Phone icon as it appears in the top menu bar in iTunes.

3. Next, click on the File Sharing option in side menu > select Documents or Keynote App and click on Add File button.

4. On the next screen, navigate to location of the PowerPoint file on your computer > select the PPT File that you want to transfer to iPhone and click on Open .

5. Next, make sure that Presentation File  is selected and click on Done .

Once you click on Done, the selected PowerPoint File in PPT Format will be transferred to your iOS device (iPhone or iPad).

How to View PowerPoint Presentations on iPad or iPhone

Once the PowerPoint File is transferred to your iOS device, you can follow the steps below to open and View the PowerPoint Presentations on your iPad or iPhone.

1. Open the Documents App on your iPhone.

2. Once the App is open, tap on iTunes Files .

3. On the next screen, tap on your Presentation File .

Once the PPT file opens in Documents App, you will be able to view your PowerPoint Presentation on iPad or iPhone, just like you do on your PC.

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You want to view presentations on your iOS, but there’s one problem: the ppt files are all on your computer. How would you import them on your device?

Worry not; it’s pretty simple to do. As for requirement, you need iTunes and an iOS app that supports ppt files. Personally, I find Apple’s Keynote and Microsoft’s PowerPoint quite good in transferring ppt files from computer to iPhone/iPad or vice-versa.

Moreover, the process is the same for both Mac and Windows PC. So, it doesn’t matter which computer you have; you will be able to import your files with ease. Follow along as I walk you through the quick hands-on guide!

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How to Transfer PPT Documents From PC to iPhone or iPad

• Transfer PPT Files From iPhone or iPad to Computer

Step #1. First off, you need to connect your iOS device to your computer and launch iTunes.

Step #2. Now, click on the tiny device icon at the top left of the screen.

Step #3. Next, click on File Sharing in the sidebar → Click on Keynote app icon and hit Add.

Step #5. Up next, you have to navigate to the PPT file you want to transfer to your device and click on Add again.

That’s it! Finally, you can open Keynote app on your iOS device → hit Browse tab at the bottom → tap on On My iPhone/iPad → tap on Keynote → Now, should see your presentation folder.

Transfer PPT Files From iOS Device to Computer

Step #1. Connect your device to the computer and open iTunes.

Step #2. Now, click on the device icon → File Sharing → Keynote.

Step #3. Next, choose the file and click on Save.

Step #4. Next up, select the location and hit Save.

That’s pretty much it!

Wrapping Up…

So, that’s the quick way you can export or import ppt files between your iPhone and computer. When you have iCloud enabled across your devices, the data is seamlessly synced. However, not everyone uses Apple’s cloud service and this is where this method comes in handy.

You’d like to snap a look at the following articles:

• Best Presentation Apps for iPhone
• Best Note-taking Apps for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil
• How to Partition a Hard Drive on Mac
• How to Find UDID of iPhone and iPad

Which is your favorite presentation app for iOS and why? Share your feedback with us in the comment section.

The founder of iGeeksBlog, Dhvanesh, is an Apple aficionado, who cannot stand even a slight innuendo about Apple products. He dons the cap of editor-in-chief to make sure that articles match the quality standard before they are published.

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PowerPoint for iPad: A Visual Guide

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In this first ever visual guide for the iPad version of Microsoft PowerPoint (iPad PPT), we show you step-by-step how to use the app, as well as all of the nitty gritty details behind it that you likely don’t know.

We highlight those “little hiccups” that will drive you up the wall (it’s still not the same experience as your desktop version), and we’ve done our best to show you the workarounds, if and when they exist.

Make sure to note the orange boxes we’ve sprinkled through the guide with pro tips and tricks based on years of experience building PowerPoint presentations…ignore them at your own peril

We will do our best to keep this guide up to date with each new Microsoft update. If you see something that we’ve missed, PLEASE let us know and we’ll do our best to update this guide ASAP.

Don’t have the PowerPoint app on your iPad yet?  Download it by clicking here .

Things that go well with your iPad

Here are some useful resources for working with PowerPoint for the iPad:

Microsoft apps for the iPad

If you want to edit or display your Microsoft documents in their native environments on your iPad or iPhone, you’ll need to download the Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneNote, and OneDrive apps on your iPad and iPhone through the iTunes store.  Find them here .

Microsoft Office 365

Get automatic upgrades and unlimited storage by signing up for the Microsoft 365 subscription model. Check out the latest of version of Microsoft Office here .

Lightning to VGA adapter

If you’re giving presentations with your iPad, don’t assume the meeting room will have the right adapters for you. So make sure you always bring one with you. I like apple’s adapters as they’re sleek and are 100% compatible with your device.

Bluetooth speaker

Again, if you’re giving a presentation in a meeting room and need to play music/video, be aware that your ipad’s speakers will probably not be strong enough to fill the whole room. This super compact wireless speaker hooks up incredibly easily to your ipad or iphone with no software or app necessary, and provides really high quality sound for the price.

iPhone/iPad stand

Although the iphone and ipad are designed to be light and portable, carrying them around throughout a presentation, especially if you’re moving around a room, can be a bit cumbersome. Keep your device upright and in front of you with this no-frills stand. It will fit just about any device.

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FINALLY…PowerPoint on our tablet! Down with the laptop and the desktop! Not so fast…

Although it is EXCITING to finally have PowerPoint on the iPad….there are MANY more versions to come before it can replace the desktop PowerPoint environment.

Until then, PowerPoint on your iPad is best thought of as an “extension” of the desktop experience, not as a replacement.

Yes, with each new PowerPoint for iPad update, you do get some new features, but the vast majority of REAL work that you do in PowerPoint (in our humble opinion) should still be done on your desktop.

Why? Because it’s just plain faster!

Yes, we are biased…we live, die and breath shortcuts on our keyboard AND we use LOTS of tips and tricks that haven’t come onto the iPad (yet)….so it’s okay to disagree with us.

With all that said, this is a GREAT step forward and we are PSYCHED for all the future updates and the new Office 2015.

We hope this guides helps make PowerPoint on your iPad a little bit, if not A LOT, easier for you to figure out.

This guide is organized according to the different Views in the app, and then according to each element within those Views. You can access all of these pieces using the tables of contents bar on the left.

If you want a fast way to find a command, simply hit Ctrl + F on your keyboard to search this page.

Account Settings

In this section, we look at the different things you can do in the Account Settings, such as signing out, signing in, and how to add multiple OneDrive accounts. To do any of these, you’ll have to go into the File View. In the top left hand corner, you have your Account Settings icon (with or without your account picture).

Signing out

Pro Tip:  Instead of signing out of your account, you can add multiple OneDrive services to the same account so that you can access your business and personal files.

If you accidentally get signed out, here’s a step-by-step guide for how to sign back into your account. To sign into your account, follow these 4 steps (click to open gallery & instructions):

Microsoft Account: Sign in with the account you use for OneDrive, Xbox, LIVE,  Outlook.com  or other Microsoft services.

Organizational Account: Sign in with the account provided by your work, school or university.

Adding a service

Pro Tip:  Your Office 365 account starts with a OneDrive service attached to it (whether or not you have anything in it). If you have multiple OneDrive accounts, you can add them to your account (home or office accounts), allowing you to access those files directly on your iPad.

Note:  Only Microsoft OneDrive, SharePoint, and Dropbox are currently supported on Office for iPad.

In this section, you will learn how to create a new file/presentation, from scratch, as well as some key tips to keep in mind. To create a new presentation, follow these 2 steps (click to open gallery & instructions):

Recent files

• If you have an internet connection, the most recent version of the file will be downloaded from your OneDrive and will open on your iPad.
• If you do not have an internet connection BUT have previously opened the document on your iPad before, the document will open, but it will not reflect any recent changes made to the version on your OneDrive (if you’ve made any changes from your desktop).
• If you do not have an internet connection and have never opened the document before on your iPad. You will receive a ‘No Internet Connection’ dialog box (below).

• Email as Link: Creates a “View Only” link or a “View and Edit” link of your file and launches the Mail App.
• Email as Attachment: Attaches the presentation to an email, the recipient can open and edit the document natively.
• Copy Link: Creates a “View Only” link or a “View and Edit” link of your file that you can paste into other documents or emails.

Move to Cloud: Allows you to move a presentation stored locally on your iPad onto your OneDrive. This option is only available when working with a file that is stored locally on your iPad.

Remove from Recent:  Removes a file from this Recent menu here on your iPad AND on your desktop. This is not the same as deleting a file, it merely removes it from the Recent files list. To delete a file, you’ll have to go into Properties in the Open menu.

Discard Changes:  Still not really clear what this does. If you figure it out, let us know.

Properties: Shows you additional properties about your file including filename, location, type, size, author, created, last modified, modified by and company.

Note: You can only create links for files stored on your OneDrive. If you have a locally stored file that you want to share a link to, you first need to move it to your OneDrive before you can create and share a link.

Note:  You cannot edit any of these properties from your iPad, you must do so from your desktop version of PowerPoint. However, there are work arounds that will allow you to change the file name from your iPad. To see how that works, check out the section on renaming and duplicating your files.

Sharing:  Below the file name, you can see if the document is being shared with anyone else.

Reloading Your Files:  If you don’t see a file that you have recently saved to the OneDrive, push and drag down with your finger to reload the file menu. Sometimes there is some lag time depending on the speed of your internet connection.

• To Pin a file:  Simply select a non-colored pin
• To Unpin a file:  Simply reselect the colored pin

Pro Tip:  Keep in mind that pinned documents’ names do not update in this recent list if you change their file name. If you try and open a pinned file that has been renamed, you will receive an error message. So if you pin files and rename them, you will need to do some pin-maintenance either on your iPad or desktop version of PowerPoint.

The ‘Open’ area of the File View is where you will find all of the documents on your OneDrive services, as well as those saved on your iPad. So in this section, we’ll cover how to go about opening your files, as well as some EXTREMELY handy Pro Tips about sharing your documents and editing their properties.

• Email as Link:  Creates a “View Only” link or a “View and Edit” link of your file and launches the Mail App.
• Email as Attachment:  Attaches the presentation to an email, the recipient can open and edit the document natively.
• Copy Link:  Creates a “View Only” link or a “View and Edit” link of your file that you can paste into other documents or emails.

Delete: This is the only place where you can delete files from your different OneDrive accounts or from your iPad.

Properties: Shows you additional properties about your file, including: filename, location, type, size, author, created, last modified, modified by and company.

The Normal View

Navigation buttons

1. Back Button

The undo and redo commands are the iPad keyboard of the CTRL + Z and CTRL + Y keyboard shortcuts on the desktop version of PowerPoint. Similar to the desktop version, you are given 15 commands in both directions, you can undo undo up to 15 actions, or redo 15 actions.

Note: ​ The Navigation Bar is fixed as is. You currently cannot add other commands to it like you can on a Windows based version of PowerPoint with the Quick Access Toolbar. We hope to see this updated in a later version!

4. Autosave

The AutoSave command controls whether or not changes to your presentation are automatically saved and synced with OneDrive. By default, PowerPoint for your iPad is set to AutoSave, which occurs:

• Periodically as you are working within your presentation
• Immediately when you hit the back button to return to the file menu view

Don’t make the same mistake I made – save your presentation!

This might sound obvious, but before closing PowerPoint on your iPad, hit the Back Button to return to the file menu view to ensure that the latest edits to your presentation are saved.

If you close the PowerPoint app by double-clicking the Apple button and swiping up (thus closing the app), you can lose the latest changes to your presentation…not fun!

So to ensure you save your latest changes, hit the button BEFORE closing the PowerPoint app.

​ If you choose this mode, to save your presentation, you need to either:

• Open the file menu and hit the green save button
• Hit the back button to return to file menu view to launch the Save dialog box

The Name command allows you to edit the name of a newly created AND unsaved PowerPoint presentation. As 90% of the presentations you work on your iPad will not be newly created or unsaved, this option will likely always be greyed out.

For example, if you create a new presentation on your iPad and have not saved it, the name command option is available. That said, as soon as you save the file with a name, this option becomes greyed out (forever).

How do you rename a file on your iPad?

To rename a presentation (or other office file) on your iPad, you either have to:

#1: Duplicate the presentation and save it with a new name. This will create a brand new document, so if you don’t want the older document, you will need to navigate to where it is saved on your iPad, or on your OneDrive and delete it. Painful, I know!

#2: Use the OneDrive app to rename your document (see our blog post on how to rename files in your OneDrive app).

6. Duplicate

The duplicate command creates a new copy of your current presentation and takes you to the File Menu View to rename your presentation (the same is true for the other Microsoft Office apps on your iPad). This is the Save As equivalent, or F12 keyboard shortcut on your desktop version of PowerPoint.

Note:  Duplicating a presentation will not overwrite the original presentation, it will only create a new presentation with the new name you give it.

How to move my Presentation from OneDrive to my iPad:

To move a file from OneDrive to your iPad, you need to open the file, duplicate it and then select your iPad as the storage device. There is currently not a “move to iPad” command like there is a “move to cloud” command.

Note: Files stored on your iPad open faster than their OneDrive equivalents as they do not need to download the latest version.

The restore command gives you a options for reverting back to an earlier version of your PowerPoint presentation.

You can either:

• Back to the original you started with:  Revert back to when it was last opened (PowerPoint will give you the specific time that it was opened). Doing so you get a warning indicating at what time the file was opened, so you get a sense of how far back you are going. Note: If this option is greyed out, it means there is currently nothing to revert back to.
• Back to an online saved version of your presentation:  Can revert back to an online saved version of your presentation. This option assumes that the file is saved on OneDrive and that you have an internet connection. Selecting this option launches safari and takes you to OneDrive. Log in with your Microsoft account and you will see all of the previous versions of your file by date on the left (assuming you have some) and allows you to revert back to that specific date.

9. Properties

Shows you the properties of your PowerPoint presentation including:

• Last modified
• Modified by

Note:  File Properties (other than Name) are only editable on the desktop version of PowerPoint. To modify a presentation’s name, you can duplicate the presentation and save it as a new name, or use the OneDrive app for PowerPoint to edit the presentation’s name on your OneDrive. To learn more about this, check out our  article on using the OneDrive App .

The Help and Support button launches basic help, support and tutorials for PowerPoint on your iPad. This menu is not extensive, but does offer solutions to simple questions you might have.

Note:  You do need an internet connection to launch this dialog box.

The Home tab

1. New slide

This opens the PowerPoint slide gallery and allows you to pick from the available layouts within your presentation.

The five slide layouts shown in the picture are the standard layouts we use at Nuts & Bolts Speed Training for 99% of all of our PowerPoint presentations, you might have more or less slides layouts depending on your setup.

The Price of iPad Portability

Limited to Inserting Slides Only: You are limited to inserting slides layouts on your iPad. The Slide Master View is currently unavailable for PowerPoint on your iPad.

Changing a Slide’s Layout: You are limited to inserting new slides on your iPad, you cannot push a layout onto an existing slide.

To move an existing slide onto an new layout, you either need to wait until you are on your desktop version of PowerPoint, or insert a new slide layout, and copy and paste the different objects onto the new slide layout….kind of sucks, but that’s the price of portability.

2. Font styles

Copying and Pasting Style: If you are simply trying to match the font style of an object, it is often faster to copy and paste the font style you are trying to match, rather than identifying the font style, and then changing the font elsewhere

Microsoft Account: Sign in with the account you use for OneDrive, Xbox, LIVE,  Outlook.com  or other Microsoft services.

3. Font size

The font size dropdown in PowerPoint for iPad gives you three different ways to change the font size of your text:

#1 Pre-set Sizes:  Select a preset size in the dropdown menu

#2 Clicker:  You can use the plus and minus signs to select a font size

#3 Manually:  You can double-tab the number between the plus sign and minus sign, and manually type in your desired font size

4. Bold / italics / underline

• Bold:  Creates bold text for highlighting information, often used in titles.
• Italics:  Creates italicized text for highlighting information, often used in subtitles and quotes.
• Underline : Creates an underline text for highlight information, often used in titles and subtitles.

Note:  There is no way to make a double underline in PowerPoint for your iPad. Pro Tip:  Don’t overdo it

If everything is important, nothing is important. Use text highlighting sparingly to better emphasize your points.

5. Formatting

• Strikethrough: Creates a strikethrough effect to emphasize that something should be removed
• Subscript  &  Superscript : Creates the -25% offset subscript and +30% offset superscript formatting. These are typically used in formulas, mathematical expressions and specifications for chemicals and isotopes

Includes the basic theme colors for your PowerPoint presentation, and their resulting gradients (which you cannot manually set).

Automatic:  The automatic color is determined by the “Windows Text” color set in Control Panel Display Appearance. Changing this color will affect text color in all Windows applications.

Editing Your Presentation’s Theme:  Currently you are not allowed to change or edit your PowerPoint presentation’s theme on your iPad. All theme editing or updating must be done on your desktop version of PowerPoint.

Setting Your Presentation’s Defaults on Your Desktop:  You can set the default formatting for your objects on your desktop version of PowerPoint and those defaults will carry over into PowerPoint for your iPad.

6b. More colors

#1 More Colors:  Selecting more colors gives you a dialog box with standard colors to choose from.

#2 Recent Colors:  If you use the Custom Color option to create your own colors within your presentation, this second row of recent colors populates.

#3 Custom Color:  Allows you to select your own color from a color grid (which is not very useful as you cannot get a precise color).

Advanced Color Formatting:  Currently there are no options to input RGB or HSL codes to create specific custom colors or apply transparencies in PowerPoint for your iPad. The eyedropper tool is also not available.

To copy a custom color style (font color, shape fill or shape outline) into your recent colors to reuse somewhere else, see our blog post on using custom colors in PowerPoint on your iPad. 7. Text styles

Includes standard WordArt styles you can apply to highlight your message.

Style Note:  WordArt is often distracting and hard to read and should be used sparingly if at all. See the example of Aqua, Accent 1, Reflection below the font styles gallery I created.

Note:  You do not have the Text Fill, Text Outline and Text Effect options that you have on your desktop version of PowerPoint. You are currently limited to these 20 styles.

Left / Center / Right / Justify:  Dictates the horizontal text alignment for text within a given PowerPoint object.

Top / Middle / Bottom:  Dictates vertical text alignment for text within a given PowerPoint object.

Horizontal / Rotate Clockwise / Rotate Counterclockwise / Stacked:  Dictates the rotation of your text within a given PowerPoint object. See next page for examples of each.

Columns:  Controls how many columns of text are within an object. This is often used for objects with lots of text to visually break up the text.

Note:  Notice that the alignment drop down stays open so that you can make multiple selections at the same time while working in your presentation…very handy!

Allows you to select bullet and numbers options for your lists in PowerPoint, but there are number of limitations that you should be aware of:

Limitation #1 : The Ruler –  As you cannot access the ruler in PowerPoint for your iPad, you are stuck with the default bullet and numbering tab spacing

Limitation #2: Custom Bullets –  You cannot create custom bullets like you can on your desktop version. That said, custom bullets and numbering created on the desktop version of PowerPoint does carry over into PowerPoint for your iPad, but you are not allowed to use it outside of the shape that it is currently set in.

Limitation #3: Numbers Start at 1 –  All numbers on the iPad start at 1. You cannot adjust the starting number.

10. List level increase / list level decrease

Decrease List Level:  SHIFT + TAB equivalent on the desktop version of PowerPoint. Moves a bullet or numbering backwards one indent level

Increase List Level:  TAB equivalent on the desktop version of PowerPoint. Moves a bullet or numbering forward one indent level.

11. Text box

Inserts a text box into the middle of your PowerPoint slide.

Note:  All inserted objects always start in the middle of your slide. There is currently no setting to manually place/draw your objects in after you have selected them.

12. Shapes gallery

Opens the shapes gallery and allows you to pick a shape to insert into the middle of your PowerPoint slide.

Shapes Always Default to the Center of Your Slide:  Whenever you insert an object, it always defaults to the center of your slide.

You will need to manually drag it around and position it. To make sure your shapes are the same size, either copy and paste an existing shape on your slide, or line it up next to your shape, and resize it using your SmartGuides.

The Insert tab

Inserting a table immediately gives you a default 3 by 3 table in the center of your PowerPoint slide and opens the Table Tab on the Ribbon. See Table Tab for Table Options.

3. Pictures

Selecting pictures opens the Photo Gallery. Currently, you are only allowed to insert pictures that are stored locally on your iPad (in your Camera Roll, Photo Streams, etc.).

If you have company pictures on your computer that you want to access on your iPad, you can share those pictures wireless through the iCloud service so that you can access them in PowerPoint on your iPad.

Check out  Apple’s step-by-step walk-through of the iCloud service .

Opens the shapes gallery and adds the Shape Tab on the Ribbon.

Default Your Shapes on Your Desktop:  To avoid clumsy formatting in PowerPoint for your iPad, I highly recommend setting default formatting on the desktop version of PowerPoint for your specific decks as it carries over onto your iPad.

To set the default formatting on your desktop version of PowerPoint, simply right-click the shape you want to default the formatting for, and in the right-click menu, select set as default shape (line or text box, depending on what you are defaulting).

5. Text boxes

Inserts a text box into the middle of your PowerPoint slide and opens the Shapes tab on the Ribbon.

Pro Tip:  Insert rectangles instead of text boxes to avoid the default “resize shape to fit text” setting. All text boxes start with this default setting and there is no way to un-select or change this formatting option in PowerPoint for your iPad.

The Transitions tab

1. Transition effect

Represents the 39 different types of transitions you can apply to your PowerPoint slides on your iPad.

32 of the 39 transition effects have effect options associated with them which changes the direction of the transition. These variations are often from left to right, or from top to bottom. For the style effects to be active, a transition with effects has to first be applied to a slide.

To change the effect options, simply select the alternative transition effect you would like for your slide.

Style Note:  As transitions are often distracting when giving a presentation, I highly recommend using them sparingly (if at all) within your presentations.

Previewing a Transition:  To preview your transition, hit the “from current” icon in the upper right hand corner of your screen to start the presentation form the current slide. Once in presentation mode, swipe right once to move to the previous slide, and then swipe left to preview the transition you just set for your slide.

Transitions without effects:

• The Flash, Curtains

3. Apply to all styles

The Review tab

1. Show comments

Allows you to turn comments on or off in your PowerPoint presentation. Comments appear either in the upper left hand corner of the slide, or on the specific objects they have been added to.

Note:  Comments can be only be viewed on the iPad, there is currently no support for editing, adding or removing comments from a presentation.

2. Previous

Cycles backwards to the previous com ​ ment within your presentation, starting from your current slide

The Picture tab

1. Picture styles

Represents the 28 different preset picture styles you can apply to your pictures in PowerPoint.

2. Picture shadows

Represents the 23 different preset picture shadows you can apply to your pictures in PowerPoint.

4. Re-order

All objects on a PowerPoint slide exist in a stacking or layering order based on when they were inserted onto the slide.

• Bring Forward:  Brings an object forward, one layer.
• Bring to Front:  Brings an object to the front layer of all the other objects on the slide
• Send Backward:  Sends an object backwards one layer.
• Send to Back:  Sends an object all the way to the back layer behind all the other objects on the slide.

Pro Tip 2:  The Bring to Front and Send to Back commands are the fastest and easiest commands to use, as you know exactly where your objects will go. Best practice is to use these first, and then readjust any other objects that you want behind or in front of your other objects.

Note:  More than one object has to be present on the slide for this command to be active.

The Shapes tab

1. Text Styles

The Text Styles gallery includes the 20 standard WordArt text styles that you can use to bring emphasis to or highlight the text within your presentation.

Are text styles worth using?  Typically not, but it really depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

For example, for corporate presentations, WordArt is distracting and hard to read and should be used sparingly, if at all. That said, if you are using PowerPoint as a medium for creating a poster or a graphic for a website, the WordArt text styles could be useful.

Missing Text Styles Options:  In PowerPoint for your iPad, the Text Fill, Text Outline and Text Effect formatting options are not available, you can currently only play with these options on your desktop version of PowerPoint.

2. Shape Styles

The Shapes Styles represent the 42 different default shape formatting styles you can apply to your shapes in PowerPoint. Now although these are tempting to use, keep in mind that anyone who has PowerPoint has access to these shape styles, so simply using these default formatting styles will result in a very default looking PowerPoint presentation.

Can I change the default shapes styles in the gallery?  Yes, the shape styles are dictated by your PowerPoint theme settings, so manipulating or building a corporate theme will change these default formatting styles.

3. Shape fill

Allows you to change the shape outline color in PowerPoint.

• Bring Forward:  Brings an object forward, one layer
• Bring to Front:  Brings an object to the front layer of all the other objects on the slide
• Send Backward:  Sends an object backwards one layer
• Send to Back:  Sends an object all the way to the back layer behind all the other objects on the slide

The Table tab

• Single tap a table:  Get the standard object edit menu.
• Double tap a cell within a table:  Get the table specific edit menu.
• Cut:  Cuts the text out of the selected cell.
• Copy:  Copies the text in the selected cell.
• Paste:  Pastes in your last copied text or object. Note that you cannot copy and paste formatting between tables.
• Clear:  Clears the contents of the cell.
• Delete:  Opens an additional menu allowing you to either delete the column or row you are currently in.
• Insert:  Allows you to insert a column to the left of the current cell, or a row above your current cell.
• AutoFit:  Collapses the column width to fit the text within it.

• Header Row:  Formats the first row in your table as a header row
• Total Row:  Formats the last row in your table as a total
• Banded Row:  Adds a rotating fill color to the horizontal rows of your table
• First Column:  Highlights the first column in a table
• Last Column:  Highlights the last column in a table
• Banded Columns:  Adds a rotating fill color to the vertical columns of your table

​ ​​​​ Note:  As you make table selections, the style gallery will populate with a live preview of those options for the different table styles.

2. Table styles

From a formatting perspective, I highly recommend starting with a pre-formatted table style that gets you closest to your end result, and then manually tweaking the table from there.

Lists the different default table styles you can apply to your tables in PowerPoint.

Note:  The Styles Options (discussed above) that you have selected, will be shown within the Table Styles Gallery making it easier to pick the default style that get you closest to your end goal.

Style Note:  Use the formatting / highlighting sparing to increase the effectiveness of your table.

Tapping the fill colors opens the theme colors drop down, which you can use to manually override any of the Table Styles you have already applied to your table.

Pro Tip:  To reverse the banding of your rows or columns, first, manually format the first row or column with a fill color, and then toggle on or off the header row option or the first column option.

Note:  You are not able to change the outline weights or colors of a table or cells within a table in PowerPoint on your iPad. All table border formatting will have to wait until you are on your desktop of PowerPoint.

Gives you options to insert rows above or below the current cell you have selected within your table, or columns to the left or right of the current cell you have selected.

How can I insert multiple rows or columns at the same time?  To insert multiple rows or columns within your table, first select multiple rows or columns within your table. With multiple rows or columns selected, when you click insert, the same number of rows or columns will be added to your table.

Deletes the row, column or table that you currently have selected.

How do I AutoFit multiple columns at the same time?  First select the individual columns (or the entire table) before selecting AutoFit.

7. Alignment

The Text Alignment command changes the horizontal text alignment (Left, Center, Right) or the vertical text alignment (Top, Middle, Bottom) of a cell within the selected cell in your table (similar to using the Text Alignment tool on your shapes or other PowerPoint objects).

The Reorder command allows you to change the layering of the objects on your PowerPoint Slide. All objects on your slide exist in a stacking or layering order (one on top of the other) based on when they were inserted on to the slide.

• Bring Forward:  Brings an object forward, one layer
• Bring to Front:  Brings an object to the front layer of all the other objects on the slide
• Send Backward:  Sends an object backward one layer
• Send to Back:  Sends an object all the way to the back layer behind all the other objects on the slide

Pro Tip:  When using the reorder command on a busy PowerPoint slide with lots of objects, the Bring to Front and Send to Back commands are the fastest and easiest to use, as you know exactly where your objects will end up.

Why is the reorder command grayed out?  More than one PowerPoint object has to be present on your slide for the Reorder command to be active.

The Notes pane

1. Opening the Notes pane To open the Notes Pane, tap in the lower right-hand corner of your screen where it says ‘Notes’.

How do I best use the Notes pane on your iPad?  I find the notes pane useful for quickly reviewing notes prior to your presentation, as the automatic full screen mode makes it easy to both review the notes for a particulate slide, and see the thumbnail of that particular slide, outlined in orange on the left side of the screen. The notes pane will also conveniently stay open on your iPad until you manually close it.

2. Closing the Notes pane

To close the Notes Pane in PowerPoint on your iPad, simply click the notes icon in in the upper right-hand corner of the slide, and you will return to the Normal View of your presentation.

Share & Slide Show View

These are the options for sharing your documents:

• Email as Link:  Creates a “View Only” link or a “View and Edit” link of your file and launches the Mail App.
• Email as Attachment:  Attaches the presentation to an email, the recipient can open and edit the document natively.
• Copy Link:  Creates a “View Only” link or a “View and Edit” link of your file that you can paste into other documents or emails.

The Slide Show icon starts your presentation in slide show mode starting form the current slide. Besides running your presentation, this is great for spot checking your content and for reviewing any transitions you have applied as there is no “live preview” for them on your iPad.

The Slide Show icon is the equivalent of hitting the F5 keyboard shortcut on your desktop version of PowerPoint.

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A Beginner’s Guide to PowerPoint on the iPad

This is the third in our series of articles about Microsoft Office for the iPad, and the results so far have been decidedly mixed. We found Word to be surprisingly powerful and a good alternative to the desktop version for all but the most hardcore word processors out there. Excel was more of a let down with lots more functionality missing, including many elements that would be notable to even light spreadsheet users. We’re happy to report that PowerPoint is much closer to Word than Excel, and even more than either of those apps, you could use PowerPoint perfectly well on your iPad and never touch the desktop version. In fact, some of the design decisions Microsoft have made might even make you put together better presentations than if you had the complete desktop app at your disposal.

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PowerPoint for iOS is free from the App Store and allows you to view PowerPoint files from anywhere. If you want to edit or create presentations from the iPad though, you’re going to need to subscribe to Office 365 , which runs $6.99/month or $70/year for individuals on up to 5 devices. An Office 365 subscription comes with the full Microsoft Office suite of apps as well was 1TB of OneDrive storage, so there is quite a bit of value there.

Whether this is a fair price is a matter we can only leave to you, but the software package on offer, and especially the 1TB of cloud storage that works across iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux, makes this a pretty compelling subscription in our eyes.

Of note, Microsoft only requires iPads over 10.1” to pay up to get editing functionality. If you have a 9.7” iPad, iPad Mini, or even an iPhone, then you can use the full version of PowerPoint (and all other Office apps) without an Office 365 subscription. Apparently productivity starts at 10.1” in Microsoft’s world — not that we’re complaining.

Out of the Box Experience

If you start with PowerPoint on the iPad and want to begin building presentations from scratch, the iPad version gives you everything you need to start creating right away.

There are 25 built-in templates you can start with. While not all of them are great, ones like Parcel, Celestial, Ion, and Mesh are all really nice templates that you can use to create professional-looking presentations. Some of them are more fun and offer a more distinct look, but for many people, simplicity is king and the options here are more than capable of making you look good at your next speaking gig.

As you would expect, each of these 25 templates have an assortment of slide types so you can move between titles, lists, and giant images with a consistent experience for your audience.

And if you were worried about getting your content into these slides, fear not because PowerPoint for iPad has tons of tools around adding animations to elements on your slides, transitions between slides, drawing on and marking up content, and adding things like tables, images, icons, and videos into your slides.

Basically, if you work entirely from the iPad, you’ll have more than enough control over everything to put together a presentation that you can be proud of.

Adding Some Flair

PowerPoint has quite a few tools for customizing the feel of your presentations, and while I’d contend that adding too many effects and transitions to a slide deck can be detrimental, these can of course be used well and the fact that so much is here should allow most people to create exactly what they want.

There are 35 ways you can have items on a slide appear or disappear and 17 different ways you can emphasize specific elements on a slide. And if you like transitions, there are a sweeping 49 options for how you move from one slide to another. Should you use all of these? God no. Does this level of flexibility enable a bunch of cool one-off effects? Oh yes!

And then there are a bunch of different drawing tools you can use to add a little panache. Similar to most markup apps you know and love , there are several drawing tools like pencils, markers, and highlighters, as well as a cool cosmic pen that is just fun. You can make this animate into the slide so you can have custom-looking animations that call out something specific on your slides.

Another thing I really like is a feature called Design Ideas. This is found under the Design tab and you can use it on any slide in your presentation. PowerPoint will look at the content of the slide and give you a few suggestions for alternative styling. For example, I had a basic bulleted list and it suggested this nicer layout for a short list:

One of the things I love about how this is set up in the PowerPoint UI is that none of these effects are visible from the main tabs you’ll use when creating your slides. This breaks up the workflow between content and style. You’ll likely find yourself putting together all your content together across however many slides you need and then going back through it all to add whatever animations and transitions you think you need. Again, since the content of a slide deck is far more important than the flair on top of it, this behavioral encouragement is spot on.

Collaboration

As with Microsoft’s other Office apps, the collaboration features from the desktop and web versions are here and they work great. You can work in real time with anyone else whom you’ve shared the document. You can see their edits in real time and they’ll see yours, no matter the platform they are on.

Comments are supported as well, and you or others can leave comments on certain points of the presentation, and there is even version control so you can go back to potentially dozens of versions of the presentation and restore them (or save them as a new copy).

Giving Your Presentation

The presentation itself is the whole reason for making a slide deck — that experience is rock solid — but might be limited compared to what you have on the desktop.

First off, you can present a presentation you created on the iPad on any device that runs PowerPoint, but if you want to present from an iPad, the easiest way to do so is to plug into the screen you are going to be using via a DisplayPort/HDMI/DVI cable that uses Lightning or USB-C (depending on your iPad). After you’re connected to an external display, you’ll see your slides in all their glory on the external display and the presenter view will appear on the iPad itself.

If you happen to be somewhere that has an AirPlay compatible screen (most likely through an Apple TV), then you can also mirror your screen to the AirPlay device and you’ll get the same effect where the slides show on the AirPlay receiver and the presenter view shows on the iPad.

Whether using wired or wireless connections for the presentation, you can always tap and hold on your iPad screen to bring up a virtual laser pointer to point out whatever you want to highlight on a particular slide. It’s actually pretty slick and more useful than I expected it to be.

PowerPoint as a Good iOS Citizen

Unlike some other companies who take forever to support iOS’s latest and greatest features, Microsoft has done a pretty decent job of keeping up with the times. Using PowerPoint in late 2019 feels like using an app built to use most of iOS’s (and iPadOS’s) latest features.

Pretty much all the main contenders are here: drag and drop works well and lets you drag in your own media straight from things like Files, Photos, or even Safari and drop them into your slides with ease. The UI for this is rather limited, and you don’t quite know what will happen when you drop something like a photo onto a slide, but you can of course resize and reorient objects once they’re on the slide.

PowerPoint also supports split screen, which is very useful for this sort of app as it allows you to have your research on one side of the iPad and your presentation on the other. I constantly find myself bouncing back and forth when putting together a PowerPoint presentation, and this would be a near deal-breaker for me personally.

The one major iPadOS feature this doesn’t currently support is multi-window. iPadOS 13 enabled apps to have multiple documents open at once and PowerPoint does not support this at all. This is a less egregious omission since most people tend to work on one presentation at a time, but sometimes you might want to reference another presentation that you’ve created or are comparing your slides to ones someone else made.

Overall, PowerPoint strikes a good balance of being unmistakably Microsoft without feeling like a Windows app on the iPad.

Apple Keynote and Google Slides

While PowerPoint is the undisputed standard for presentations, the options from Apple and Google are also compelling and have the distinct advantage of each being completely free. Without getting too much into the weeds here, the short overviews of each of these competitors are:

Apple Keynote lets you more easily create great-looking slides with modern, elegant templates. The app also feels more finely tuned to iPadOS’s UI is a very smooth experience from start to finish. Collaboration is a big issue though if you are not working with others on iPads or Macs. And even if you are, the collaborative editing capabilities are far less robust than what Microsoft has in PowerPoint.

Google Slides is a very minimal presentation tool, but it gets the job done. If your needs are very basic and you value a cloud-based solution with great real-time collaborate editing, then Slides can serve your needs very well. But if you want to have a little more style in your deck, then you’re going to be left wanting here. It’s not the end of the world, but it’s certainly not the best in class.

In short, if you value compatibility and collaboration, PowerPoint is the clear winner. If you value great design in your slides and a delightful iPadOS experience, Keynote is king. And if you just want what is on the web and included in your Google account, then Slides will be okay for you, but you’re probably not going to fall in love with it.

Ultimately, many of us don’t have a choice in the apps we use to give presentations. These usually happen at work and the company has some standard in place for creating presentations, so the choice has been made for you already. If you have any say at all in what presentation software to use, then we think PowerPoint is a great way to make them on the iPad.

With a rich set of tools to make everything from basic to wild and flashy presentations possible, it’s bolstered by a robust set of collaboration features as well as the simple fact that it’s the de-facto standard across most of the business world. You’ll probably have little-to-no friction in making this work for you and your business.

If you are working solo or there really isn’t any need to use one app or another, then Keynote is a very compelling alternative, and is the feather in iWork’s cap. it’s an excellent app that makes is dead simple to create professional-looking presentations with very little effort. Oh yeah, and it’s completely free! Not everyone will love this, but it’s definitely something to consider using if you’re not totally sold on PowerPoint.

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How to Open a PPTX File on iPhone or iPad

Last Updated: July 24, 2021 Tested

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Travis Boylls . Travis Boylls is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. Travis has experience writing technology-related articles, providing software customer service, and in graphic design. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms. He studied graphic design at Pikes Peak Community College. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and verified that they work. This article has been viewed 99,848 times. Learn more...

This wikiHow teaches you how to open PPTX files on iPhone and iPad. The latest versions of Microsoft PowerPoint (2007 and newer) save as PPTX files. If you have an Office 365 subscription, you can open and and edit PowerPoint files using PowerPoint for iOS. If you do not have an Office 365 subscription, you can still open and view PowerPoint files using PowerPoint for iOS. You can also open, view and edit PowerPoint files using Keynote. However, PowerPoint files make not work properly in Keynote.

Using Microsoft PowerPoint

• If you open PowerPoint and it displays the last presentation you opened, tap the Back arrow in the upper-left corner to display the red bar to the left.

• If you do not see the cloud based service in the Locations menu, make sure you have downloaded and installed the app from the App Store and signed in to the app. Then tap " Edit " at the top of the Locations menu, and tap the toggle switch next to the Cloud service you have installed on your device.

• If you have an Office 365 and you need to sign in, tap Sign In in the upper-right corner and sign in using the email address and password associated with your Office 365 account.

Using Keynote

• If Keynote is not installed on your iPhone or iPad, you can download it for free from the App Store.

• On iPad, Keynote opens the last presentation you were working on. Tap Presentations in the upper-left corner to return to the Recent Files screen. On iPhone, tap the Back arrow in the upper-left corner to return to the Recent Files screen.

• Tap the slides in the bar to the left to view the slides. Tap and hold the text to edit the text in the slide.
• Tap the square icon with the plus (+) in the middle to add a new slide. It's at the bottom of the slide bar to on the left.
• Tap the 'Play' triangle to play the slide show. It's in the upper-right corner.
• Tap the paintbrush icon in the upper-right corner to edit the slide format.
• Tap the plus (+) icon in the upper-right corner to add images, text boxes, shapes, graphs, tables, and other objects.
• Tap the button with three dots (…) to open the More options menu. It's in the upper-right corner.
• To save and export your work in Keynote as a PowerPoint file, tap " … " in the upper-right corner. Then tap Export and then select tap PowerPoint .

Opening A PPTX From Email

• Some email apps may require you to download the attachment before you can view it. Tap the attachment to download it.

Opening a PPTX file from Files

• If you tap a PPTX file without holding it, it automatically opens the file in Keynote.

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Can I do a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad?

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I love my iPad, and If you are like me, you would want to carry it wherever you go. It is compact, light and allows me to get things done that can’t be done using my phone due to its small size! In fact, it is so convenient that it makes me wonder if I could replace my laptop with an iPad even for my client meetings? 

But, can I create a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad? Yes, you can create a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad. In fact, iPad has a bunch of different apps that allow you to run PowerPoint presentations on it. iPad’s built-in Keynote presentation software also allows you to view the PPT files. You can also install Microsoft PowerPoint to run, edit and create a PowerPoint presentations from scratch on iPad just as you run it on a laptop!

Running a PowerPoint presentation on your iPad is actually a lot easier than you think. There are, however, a few things you should be aware of. Let’s get into the details of the workings of a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad.

How to put a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad?

Sometimes, you may already have a PPT file that was shared by your colleague or a client. However, many a times, it is you who has to create a PowerPoint presentation that dazzles your audience! Creating a presentation that holds our audiences’ attention is hard. We wrote a post that covers the steps that you should be taking while creating a PowerPoint presentation. We’ve broken it down to a step-by-step process that is designed to help you with creating a presentation. (Link – www.owlscape.in/what-are-the-steps-to-create-a-powerpoint-presentation )

If you have already created a presentation using a laptop or any other computer, you’ll first need to transfer it to your iPad. There are multiple ways you could do this. I would like to share my top 3 favourite method as they are free, doesn’t take too much time, and are easy to carry out as it doesn’t require any technical expertise.

1. Transfer the PPT file to your iPad using your email

This is probably the easiest of all the three options. In all likelihood, you may already have received a PPT file from your colleagues through an email. In this case, all you need to do is simply open your email account on your iPad, click on the email that contains the PowerPoint file, and download it.

2. Transfer the PPT file to your iPad using a cloud storage service

Another quick and easy option is using a cloud storage services. There are plenty of cloud storage services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, and even iCloud. Most of these services offer at least a few GBs of free data storage. Simply upload your PPT file from your computer. Then, login to your cloud storage service on your iPad and download the PPT file on your iPad.

3. Transfer the PPT file to your iPad using WhatsApp

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Another great way to download the file directly to your iPad is by using WhatsApp. While WhatsApp is a great way to stay in touch with you friends, it is also great to share files. You can ask your colleague to send the file to you over WhatsApp. All you need to do is simply log in to your WhatsApp account on your iPad, open your colleague’s chat message, and download the file.

What is the best app for PowerPoint presentation on iPad?

In our experience, Microsoft PowerPoint is by far one of the best apps to work with PPT presentations on iPad. You can easily download and use, and if you have an Office365 subscription, it allows you access to additional functionalities which come in handy especially if you plan to edit files on-the-go on your iPad. PowerPoint presentation has been the brainchild of Microsoft, and it has been the leader by a long stretch when it comes to the presentation software.

With Microsoft PowerPoint, not only do you resolve the compatibility issues of the PPT files with software, you also get an interface you are familiar with. You can be absolutely sure that PPT file will look exactly as it is intended to when using Microsoft PowerPoint on iPad.

You can download the Microsoft PowerPoint app for your iPad from the App Store.

Is Microsoft PowerPoint app FREE for iPad?

Microsoft PowerPoint app is FREE to download and use on an iPad. Microsoft realise that the future of technology is more towards smartphones and tablets. Thus, they have a strong focus on providing access to user files on-the-go. Although you can edit PowerPoint presentations on-the-go, if you wish to get advanced functionalities, you may want to get an Office365 subscription. Having said that, most of your basic editing needs are covered in the base version of the app.

Are there any other apps for PowerPoint presentation on iPad?

Absolutely! There are several other applications that you can use to open and edit a PowerPoint presentation on iPad. All the other applications have their pros and cons. We have listed down the top 3 alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint on iPad. They are in no order to preference.

Keynote is the native software that offers an office suite on Mac and iOS devices including iPad. It has been built from the ground up for iPad and iPhone devices. Needless to say, it is one of the most powerful software when working with presentations.

While Keynote allows you to view, open and edit a PowerPoint file, the overall functionalities are different. We’ve also seen that the look and feel of the PPT file does change when using it on Keynote. However, the changes are not major and if you are only planning to view the major contents of the PPT file on your iPad, Keynote is effective.

2. Google Slides

The best part about Google Slides is that it allows real-time collaboration on projects with its online office suite. This is great especially when your team is not based in the same location as you are.

Google Slides is also compatible with PPT files. It allows you or open, view and edit PowerPoint files on your iPad. Google Slides is FREE . All you need is a Google account to start using it.

3. WPS Office

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WPS stands for Writer (W), Presentation (P), Spreadsheets (S). It is our favourite alternative to Microsoft Office suite. It has been designed with Microsoft Office users in mind. Thus, the look and feel of WPS Office has striking similarities to that of MIcrosoft Office. For all the Microsoft Office users, WPS Office makes you surprisingly feel just at home.

If you are looking to a cheaper/free alternative to Microsoft Office suite that looks and feels just like MS Office, in our experience WPS Office by far the best option for you. It was designed with Microsoft Office users in mind. It was originally launched for Windows, however, WPS Office suite 2019 version has been expanded to both Linux and Mac users as well.

WPS Office is now also available for Mac and iOS users. You can download WPS Office directly from the App Store or visit the download section on their website . WPS Office is FREE to use although simply signing up for an account with them gives you access to premium feature for 1 year.

What equipment will I need to do a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad?

What makes the iPad really powerful is that it allows you to connect to a projector and project the presentation on a bigger screen. This comes in really handy as this negates the need to carry any laptop. Alternatively, if you consider laptop to be your first choice, instead of carrying an additional spare laptop, you can keep an iPad device as a backup just in case your laptop fails to work. 

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There are multiple ways to connect your iPad to a Projector. Two of the most common ways are – 

• HDMI connection
• VGA connection 

For both the connections, you will need to buy an additional connector cable that allows you to connect the two devices.

Our personal preference is to use the VGA connector. Main reason for this is the fact that a VGA connector allows the sound to be played from the iPad itself as opposed to a HDMI connector. In an HDMI connection for an iPad, the sound is played through your projector. Another reason for preference of a VGA connector over an HDMI connector is that it is more widely available as a default connection option to the projector in most corporate offices. However, connector preference comes down to a personal choice.

So, is it worth it???

We started this article wondering whether we could do a PowerPoint presentation using an iPad, and whether we could carry an iPad to our meetings instead of a laptop. With the availability of Microsoft PowerPoint application for iPad and several other alternatives to open a PPT file on iPad, as well as the possibility to connect the iPad to a projector, we can safely conclude that an iPad can be used as a replacement to a laptop while meeting clients!

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Detailed Guide on Running PowerPoint Presentation on iPad/iPhone

If you are working in an office, sooner or later you may have to create a presentation to show to your boss or work colleagues. However, the case that you lose your USB stick or USB drive cannot be detected by your laptop will lead you to an unwanted scenario. To avoid this, you can back up or save your PowerPoint presentations on iPad or iPhone as the chance of misplacing them is a lot less likely. What’s more, you may directly play the presentation on your iPad and present it on a bigger screen with great ease. Aside from that, controlling your presentation on iPad is much easier than browsing it on your laptop. Below are the steps you can follow to do presentation on your iPad.

How to Play PowerPoint Presentation on iPad/iPhone

After creating your presentation, you may use the tools below to save and play PowerPoint on your iPad or iPhone. Here we take iPad as an example to show you the detailed steps.

Step 1: Use AirMore App and Import the Files to Your iPad

AirMore is an online-based application which enables you to take full management of your Android and Apple devices on your PC. It allows you to transfer your files between mobile and the computer. This app is 100% free of charge and it is the first app you need for iPad PowerPoint presentation. Here’s how to move your presentation to your iPad with it.

• Download the application on your iPad by clicking the button below.
• Visit AirMore website and simply click the blue button found on the lower part of the first page.
• Next, set iPad and computer connected to the same network. Link your iPad with PC by simply clicking the “Radar” tab so that the web will detect your iPad. Click on the iPad’s avatar and tap “Accept” on your device to confirm the connection. You may also scan the QR code using the iPad’s camera as another way of connecting.
• Once connected, go to “Documents” tab and then click “Import” button on the upper part of the interface to browse your PPT files and then click “OK” to save PowerPoint presentations on iPad.

The PowerPoint is now saved on your device and ready to be used anytime you want. However, the next issue you have is how you may share it with others since it is saved on your iPad. This leads you to the next helpful tool.

Step 2: Use ApowerMirror to Show Your Presentation

After you go to the classroom or office with your iPad, you can display your iPad’s screen on the computer using ApowerMirror. This is a mirroring app which allows you to mirror the screen of your device on a bigger screen such as a laptop’s or PC’s screen. Through this app, you’ll be able to show the presentation to everybody while running PowerPoint presentation on iPad. Here is what you need to do.

• Download ApowerMirror on the computer and launch it. Download
• Scroll up the Control Center on your iPad and then tap “AirPlay Mirroring”.
• Choose the computer you want to connect to.

The presentation is now being mirrored on the computer’s screen. Note that aside from mirroring, you may also take a screenshot and record the screen of your iPad using this app. And you can utilize the “Whiteboard” function to draw on your displayed phone screen.

Step 3: Get a Projector

Lastly, you need a projector and connect the computer to it. You may now start using iPad for PowerPoint presentations.

That is how to make a presentation with your iPad employing AirMore and ApowerMirror app. You may now easily discuss everything with your audience without going back and forth on the computer. And accessing your presentation directly on iPad makes your work much easier.

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Can You Create a PowerPoint on an iPad? Here’s How!

Creating a PowerPoint on an iPad is simple! All you need is to download the PowerPoint app from the App Store, sign in with your Microsoft account, and you can start creating your presentation right away. It’s an efficient way to work on your slides whether you’re on the go or don’t have access to a computer.

After you complete your PowerPoint, you can easily present it directly from your iPad, share it with others, or transfer it to your computer for further editing.

Introduction

In the world of presentations, PowerPoint has been a long-standing favorite. Its user-friendly interface and robust features make it the go-to choice for professionals, educators, and students alike. But what if you don’t have access to a computer? Can you still whip up a compelling presentation? Absolutely! Thanks to the technological advancements of tablets like the iPad, creating a PowerPoint presentation is not only possible but also incredibly convenient.

The iPad, with its portability and intuitive touch screen, offers a unique way to create and edit presentations. This is particularly relevant for those who are always on the move or simply prefer the tactile interaction that tablets provide. In this article, we’ll explore how to create a PowerPoint presentation on an iPad, why it’s a useful skill, and who stands to benefit from this knowledge. Whether you’re a student preparing for a class project, a business professional crafting a pitch, or a teacher planning your next lesson, mastering PowerPoint on the iPad will elevate your presentation game.

Step by Step Tutorial: Creating a PowerPoint on an iPad

Before we dive into the steps, let’s clarify what we’ll achieve. By following these instructions, you’ll be able to create a fully-functional PowerPoint presentation on your iPad, complete with text, images, and various slide designs.

Step 1: Download the PowerPoint App

First things first, download the PowerPoint app from the App Store.

Once you’ve downloaded and installed the PowerPoint app, you’re ready to get started. The app is free, but for full functionality, you might need an Office 365 subscription.

Step 2: Sign in to Your Microsoft Account

Open the app and sign in with your Microsoft account.

Signing in allows you to access your saved presentations and utilize the full range of PowerPoint’s features. If you don’t have an account, you can create one easily within the app.

Step 3: Create a New Presentation

Select ‘New Presentation’ to start creating your slides.

Here, you’ll choose from a variety of templates or start with a blank slide. Templates can give you a head start with pre-designed layouts and color schemes.

Step 4: Add Content to Your Slides

Tap on the slide to add text, insert images, or create shapes.

Using the toolbar at the top, you can customize your fonts, add bullet points, and more. Playing around with these features will help you create a more visually engaging presentation.

Step 5: Save and Share Your Presentation

Once you’re satisfied, save your presentation and share it as needed.

You can save your presentation to the iPad, to OneDrive, or to another cloud service. Sharing options include email, a link, or exporting it in a format like PDF.

Additional Information

Creating a PowerPoint on an iPad is a breeze once you get the hang of it. But there are a couple of tips that can make your experience even smoother. For instance, pairing your iPad with a keyboard can speed up your typing and make editing text less fiddly. Also, practicing with different gestures can help you discover shortcuts for a more efficient workflow.

Remember, while the iPad version of PowerPoint is robust, it might not have every single feature that the desktop version has. But for most users, the convenience and mobility it offers can outweigh those minor limitations. And guess what? If you’re presenting directly from your iPad, you can also use your device as a remote control, swiping through slides with a mere touch or click. This can be a game-changer for a seamless presentation experience.

• Download the PowerPoint app from the App Store.
• Sign in with your Microsoft account.
• Create a new presentation.
• Add content to your slides.
• Save and share your presentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i edit a powerpoint on an ipad.

Yes, you can edit PowerPoint presentations on an iPad using the PowerPoint app.

Do I need a Microsoft subscription to use PowerPoint on an iPad?

You can use the PowerPoint app for free, but for full functionality, a subscription might be necessary.

Can I print my PowerPoint from an iPad?

Absolutely, as long as you have a compatible printer.

Will my PowerPoint look the same on an iPad as on a computer?

Mostly yes, although there may be some minor differences due to the app’s features.

Can I use Presenter View on an iPad?

Yes, Presenter View is available on the PowerPoint iPad app.

A PowerPoint presentation can make or break your pitch, project, or lesson. And being able to create one on an iPad not only adds convenience to your process but also ensures you’re never caught off guard without your slides at hand. With just a few taps and swipes, you can craft a professional and engaging presentation from wherever you are.

So next time you’re away from your computer but need to prep for that big meeting or class, remember that your iPad is more than up to the task. Happy presenting!

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Keynote User Guide for iPad

• What’s new in Keynote 14.0
• Intro to Keynote
• Intro to images, charts, and other objects
• Create a presentation
• Choose how to navigate your presentation
• Open a presentation
• Save and name a presentation
• Find a presentation
• Print a presentation
• Prevent accidental editing
• Undo or redo changes
• Quick navigation
• Change the working view
• Customize the toolbar
• Copy text and objects between apps
• Basic touchscreen gestures
• Use Apple Pencil with Keynote
• Create a presentation using VoiceOver
• Add or delete slides
• Reorder slides
• Group or ungroup slides
• Skip or unskip a slide
• Change the slide size
• Change a slide background
• Add a border around a slide
• Show or hide text placeholders
• Show or hide slide numbers
• Apply a slide layout
• Add and edit slide layouts
• Change a theme
• Add an image
• Add an image gallery
• Edit an image
• Add and edit a shape
• Combine or break apart shapes
• Save a shape to the shapes library
• Add and align text inside a shape
• Add 3D objects
• Add lines and arrows
• Add and edit drawings
• Add video and audio
• Record video and audio
• Edit video and audio
• Add live video
• Set the movie and image formats
• Position and align objects
• Use alignment guides
• Place objects inside a text box or shape
• Layer, group, and lock objects
• Change object transparency
• Fill shapes and text boxes with color or an image
• Add a border to an object
• Add a caption or title
• Add a reflection or shadow
• Use object styles
• Resize, rotate, and flip objects
• Add linked objects to make your presentation interactive
• Select text
• Copy and paste text
• Format a presentation for another language
• Use phonetic guides
• Use bidirectional text
• Use vertical text
• Change the look of text
• Use text styles
• Change text capitalization
• Add drop caps
• Make characters superscript or subscript
• Format fractions automatically
• Format dashes and quotation marks
• Format Chinese, Japanese, or Korean text
• Set tab stops
• Format text into columns
• Adjust line spacing
• Format lists
• Add mathematical equations
• Add borders and rules (lines) to separate text
• Add or delete a table
• Select tables, cells, rows, and columns
• Add or remove rows and columns
• Move rows and columns
• Resize rows and columns
• Merge or unmerge cells
• Change the look of table text
• Show, hide, or edit a table title
• Change table gridlines and colors
• Use table styles
• Resize, move, or lock a table
• Add and edit cell content
• Format dates, currency, and more
• Highlight cells conditionally
• Format tables for bidirectional text
• Alphabetize or sort table data
• Add or delete a chart
• Change a chart from one type to another
• Modify chart data
• Move, resize, and rotate a chart
• Change the look of data series
• Add a legend, gridlines, and other markings
• Change the look of chart text and labels
• Add a chart border and background
• Use chart styles
• Animate objects onto and off a slide
• Animate objects on a slide
• Change build order and timing
• Add transitions
• Present on your iPad
• Present on a separate display
• Present on iPad over the internet
• Use a remote
• Make a presentation advance automatically
• Play a slideshow with multiple presenters
• Add and view presenter notes
• Rehearse on your device
• Play a recorded presentation
• Check spelling
• Look up words
• Find and replace text
• Replace text automatically
• Set your author name for comments
• Highlight text
• Add and print comments
• Send a presentation
• Intro to collaboration
• Invite others to collaborate
• Collaborate on a shared presentation
• See the latest activity in a shared presentation
• Change a shared presentation’s settings
• Stop sharing a presentation
• Shared folders and collaboration
• Use Box to collaborate
• Create an animated GIF
• Post your presentation in a blog
• Use iCloud Drive with Keynote
• Export to PowerPoint or another file format
• Restore an earlier version of a presentation
• Move a presentation
• Delete a presentation
• Password-protect a presentation
• Create and manage custom themes
• Transfer files with AirDrop
• Transfer presentations with Handoff
• Transfer presentations with the Finder
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Keyboard shortcut symbols

Export to PowerPoint or another file format in Keynote on iPad

To save a copy of a Keynote presentation in another format, you export it in the new format. This is useful when you need to send the presentation to people who are using different software. Any changes made to the exported presentation don’t affect the original. Keynote also remembers the last export settings you used.

Note: If the original file has a password, it applies to copies exported in PDF and PowerPoint formats.

Save a copy of a Keynote presentation in another format

Tap Export, then tap a format:

PDF: You can open and sometimes edit these files with applications like Preview and Adobe Acrobat. Tap a layout at the top of the Export Options menu to choose what appears on each page of the PDF. Depending on the layout you choose, you can include comments, presenter notes, how many slides appear on each page, and more. If you select Include Each Stage of Builds, each build is printed on its own page, in the same order as they appear in the presentation.

Tap Image Quality, then choose an option (the higher the image quality, the larger the file size). If you added image, drawing, audio, or video descriptions for assistive technology (for example, VoiceOver), they’re automatically exported. To include accessibility tags for large tables, tap Accessibility, then tap On.

PowerPoint: These files can be opened and edited by Microsoft PowerPoint in .pptx format.

Movie: Slides are exported in .mov format and include any audio in the presentation. To choose a resolution, tap Resolution, then choose an option. To change the movie’s frame rate, tap Frame Rate, then choose an option. To export only part of the presentation, tap Slide Range and enter the beginning and ending slide numbers. To choose a movie format, tap Compression Type, then select a format.

The movie advances to the next slide or build according to the time intervals you enter (for transitions and builds set to start On Tap). If you have an animation that’s set to advance following a previous build or transition, it’s not affected by the time interval you enter.

Animated GIF: You can export selected slides as an animated GIF that you can send or post. See Create an animated GIF in Keynote on iPad .

Images: Slides are exported as JPEG, PNG, or TIFF files. Tap Slide Range to choose the slides you want to export as images. Choose an image format (the higher quality the image, the larger the file size). To include each build animation as a single image, turn on Include Builds.

Keynote Theme: Your presentation is saved as a theme in the Theme Chooser.

You can also share your theme. To learn more, see Create and manage Keynote themes on iPad .

Tap Export in the top-right corner, then tap one of the options for sending, saving, or posting the presentation.

Choose a location, or provide the requested information (an email address if you’re sending an email, for example), then send or post the copy.

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How to edit .pptx PowerPoint files on Mac, iPad or iPhone

Keynote is arguably the best way to create presentations on your Mac or iOS device, but it’s not necessarily the software most people have installed. If you work with Windows PCs then there’s a good chance that Microsoft Powerpoint will be the go-to package. The problem is that when it comes to sharing Powerpoint creations they arrive in the .pptx format – one not often seen on macOS or iOS. Read next: How to edit PDFs on Mac for free

Stay your angst though, as Apple won’t be overcome by the wrong letters at the end of a filename. So here are the easiest ways to edit a .pptx file on a Mac, iPad or iPhone.

For a more detailed look at how to work with Apple’s presentation software you could also take a look at our How to use Keynote guide.

What is a .pptx file?

As you’ve probably guessed, a .pptx file is the proprietary file format used by Microsoft for its PowerPoint software.

This file type actually replaced the .ppt version in 2007, with the x indicating Microsoft’s switch to an XML format which is far friendlier for other applications to open.

By contrast, .key is the standard file format for Keynote presentations.

How to edit a .pptx file on a Mac

Import .pptx files to keynote.

This one is pretty straightforward as every Mac since 2013 comes with Keynote preloaded. For those with older machines you’ll be pleased to know that Apple has now made the entire iWork suite (Keynote, Pages, and Numbers), along with GarageBand, and iMovie free to download from the App  Store.

With Keynote installed you just locate the .pptx file in Finder. Right click on it, then move the cursor onto Open with… and select Keynote .

You may see some warnings of fonts not being available. These will be proprietary ones, but Keynote will substitute them with a suitable replacement which you can always change if you prefer a different style.

Now you can edit the file as normal.

Export .pptx files from Keynote

Once you’ve finished editing your presentation you can export it in a .pptx format that your colleagues can use on PowerPoint.

Open the file in Keynote then go to File > Export To and select PowerPoint .

You’ll see a box appear with Format: pptx . This is what you want so click Next , name the file then click Export .

This will create a file that you can now share without fear of getting a ‘how do I open this?’ email.

Use Microsoft Office

Of course the easiest way to interact with PowerPoint files on a Mac is to actually use PowerPoint itself. Microsoft offers the entire Office suite on macOS, and it’s very good.

The current trend is to pay a monthly or yearly fee, the cost of which is £5.99 p/m or £59.99 p/a for a single user licence. Other tiers are also available if you want access to the software on more than one machine.

How to edit a .pptx file on iPad or iPhone

Importing to keynote.

Much like on the Mac, Apple has now made Keynote, Number, Pages, iMovie and GarageBand free on iOS. So if you don’t already have Keynote installed, go to the App Store and download it.

To import your .pptx file you’ll first need to ensure that the file is stored in your iCloud Drive. Once this is done open Keynote, tap Locations in the upper left corner, then select iCloud Drive .

You’ll now be presented with the various folders on iCloud. Navigate to your file and tap it to import it to Keynote.

You might see a dialog box saying you need to change your iCloud settings to allow this. If this happens select Go to Settings and you’ll be taken to the iCloud section. Here you just need to turn the Use iCloud option on.

Once that’s done return to Keynote and repeat the above steps to open your presentation. Again you might see a warning saying that the presentation was created in an older version of the software and that some fonts will be different. Tap Open and you’ll finally see your PowerPoint presentation.

Now you can edit the file, add new slides, effects, and what have you, just like any other Keynote presentation.

Exporting from Keynote

Any presentation you work on in Keynote will automatically be saved as a .key file. When you want to share this with PowerPoint users you’ll first need to convert it to a .pptx file. This is achieved through the Send a Copy feature.

Tap the Presentations option in the top left corner to take you back to the main Keynote menu. Here you’ll see all your files. In the upper right corner is the Share button (a square with a arrow pointing out of the top), tap this.

You’ll be presented with three options – Collaborate with Others , Send a Copy , and Move to… – from which you should choose Send a Copy .

You’ll now be asked to select which file you want to send. Tap your presentation and you’ll see a pop-up box with the file types available. Tap PowerPoint and Keynote will convert your file.

Of course you’ll want to send it to someone, so Keynote will open the Share menu where you can pick which method of communication you wish to use: Mail, Message, WebDav, and a number of others.

Use Microsoft Office Apps

Yep, just like on the Mac you can also use Microsoft’s official PowerPoint app on iPhone and iPad. You can do basic editing on the free version and save to OneDrive, but for full features you’ll need a paid Office365 account.

So there you go, various ways to share and edit PowerPoint files on your Mac, iPhone or iPad. For similar tips be sure to check out our How to open .docx files on Mac, iPhone, and iPad .

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How to Write on PowerPoint Slides on an iPad

In this blog article, we‘ll explain how you can write on PowerPoint slides on your iPad instead of having to print them out.

No matter if you’re at school, university or at the office, PowerPoint presentations are ubiquitous.

Students, in particular, will receive lecture slides in form of PowerPoint presentations from their professors, often uploaded to a shared cloud storage or available for download through an intranet. If you want to take notes on PowerPoint slides, there used to be two options:

• Printing out hundreds of pages and having to deal with the downsides of managing analog paper, or
• Saving the PowerPoint file as PDF and using comment fields to add notes, which is highly inflexible and makes it almost impossible to review them later.

Now, with the iPad and Apple Pencil, you have far more options.

With GoodNotes , annotating PowerPoint presentations right on the iPad is fast and convenient. You can highlight key points, write directly on top of slides, and even insert other images or diagrams.

What’s more, importing slides into GoodNotes is as easy as pie. Here’s how you can do it.

Sending PowerPoint presentations to GoodNotes from other apps

• Start by opening the PowerPoint presentation you want to annotate on your iPad in another app or in your browser.

2. Next, look for the Share Icon and tap on it

3. In the list of apps, you should see a button with the GoodNotes app icon. reading “Copy to GoodNotes” or “Open in GoodNotes”.

4. If you tap that button, GoodNotes should then open automatically!

Now, you can freely highlight, annotate, and write all over your PowerPoint slides.

Hint: If you already opened an existing document in GoodNotes, you can choose to add the presentation before or after the open page – or even append it to the end. This works great for keeping all your notes on a particular subject together in a single notebook.

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Importing PowerPoint presentations from within GoodNotes

Tap the New … icon (large plus icon) in the Documents tab and choose Import, then tap a file to start the import!

The Files app conveniently keeps all cloud storages (like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and more) in one interface, and you can always add another cloud storage to Files.

Hint: Adding a PowerPoint slide to an existing notebook also works from within GoodNotes. Tap the + button in the toolbar and choose “Import”.

As you can see, it is easy and fast to annotate PowerPoint slides on the iPad. We hope that this tip helps you to be better organized and to keep your important information in a single place.

Get GoodNotes to Annotate your PowerPoint slides

GoodNotes is one of the most popular note-taking apps for handwritten notes on the iPad, and functions as a PDF reader and PowerPoint slide annotator as well! With GoodNotes you can:

• Take handwritten notes and search them afterwards
• Annotate your PDF or PowerPoint lecture slides or articles
• Easily organize your notes into notebooks, folders, and keep everything synced across your iPad, Mac, and iPhone

Get GoodNotes today, and start taking more effective notes .

9 Ways to View a PowerPoint Presentation on iPad

Can’t View PowerPoint presentation files on your iPad? It’s true that Apple devices do not support Microsoft PPT. However, there is good news for you now, now with the help of 7 Ways to View a PowerPoint Presentation on iPad help you make available PowerPoint projects for your clients.

Below are 7 ways that will help you to play your PowerPoint Presentation project on iPad.

1. Turn your PowerPoint Slides into Pictures

By converting PPT into picture is a great idea as it enables you to see your slides as a set of picture in your iPad. You can view your PowerPoint presentations on iPad by converting slides to images. Its supports different popular image formats such as BMP, JPG, PNG and GIF. It is good if your presentation slides are mostly in tables, photos or charts. You can now convert your PPT into one of the above mentioned image format with the help of below mentioned steps:

• First open PowerPoint slideshow
• Convert the presentation slides: File > Save As…
• While saving the file select the ‘Save as type”, and choose image format “*.jpg”.
• Choose to export “Every Slide”.

That’s it. You are done. Now you will be able to see your PPT images on ipad.

2. Open Up Your Presentation file Applying Keynote

Using i Tunes, once you transfer your PowerPoint presentation files to your ipad, after that you can then easily open the PowerPoint file using Keynote if it’s installed in your ipad. After you import them, you will see dome dialogs boxes with various features like transitions and animations that may not support Keynote, but by clicking on ‘Done’ you can get rid of them. Further on, this will allow you to edit and view Presentations on ipad very easily.

3. Watch PowerPoint Presentations on iPad Through Presentation Sharing Sites

There are some various Presentation sharing sites which feature compatibility for the ipad such as: DocStoc.com and authorsSTREAM.com. For example, the authorsSTREAM.com is a free web based platform that allows you to upload your PowerPoint slideshow and so you can easily view your Presentation that converted into the ipad compatible format. No doubt, this is quite a good way for Presentations that are larger than 50,000 KB.

4. See PowerPoint Slides On iPad like PDF file

If you only care about the graphic content of your Presentation, it is the best way to view your PPT on ipad that helps you read PDF files w with applications such as: Easy PDF and CloudReaders. They are extensively designed for ipads and you can also use special software as well. You may use the latest PowerPoint versions PPT 2013, PPT 2010 and PPT 2007 to create a PDF copy of your PowerPoint slides.

5. Use iWork Keynote for iPad

Another way to view your PowerPoint presentations on iPad is converting the slides to Keynote presentation and then use the official iWork Keynote on iPad. You can learn more about Keynote for iPad here.

6. Commute PPT Slide into iPad video format

By converting the PowerPoint slides to video formats, whenever you want and wherever you go, you can watch over the PowerPoint slides on your ipad since this device has wonderful playback features. You can simply convert the PowerPoint to ipad video format by importing PowerPoint files followed by choosing an output video format. Finally, you can view the slide on your ipad and certainly, you will love it.

7. Transfer Presentation to YouTube for ipad

YouTube accepts WMV, AVI, FLV and MP4 video formats only. So, at first you need to convert PowerPoint to video and easily helps in sharing PowerPoint Presentations with the large number of people who possess this high tech device called ipad.

8. Use a PowerPoint Hosting service like SlideOnline

SlideOnline is a free hosting service for PowerPoint presentations that you can use to host your slides online and then play the slide show on smartphones or tablets.

9. Change Over PowerPoint to HTML5 with iSpring Pro

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With iSpring Pro, you can convert PowerPoint Presentations to HTML5 which is an ultramodern technology and various web browsers may support it’s features with minor differences.  Undoubtedly, Presentations in HTML5 can be simply placed on a web page and may be delivered to populace via ipad and other devices. HTML5 files have integrated protection options as well which safeguard your content from unauthorized copying and so you don’t have to worry about copy aspect.

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You can order all these new iPad models and accessories right now and get them as soon as next week, on Wednesday, May 15. Here's where you can buy and save on the new products.

iPad Air (6th generation) 

For the first time, Apple's lightest iPad model comes in two different sizes: 11 inches and 13 inches. In addition, the iPad Air now starts at 128GB instead of the mere 64GB that Apple previous included in the base model. The new iPad Air is powered by an M2 chip and promises faster Wi-Fi. The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599, and the 13-inch iPad Air starts at $799.

iPad Pro (7th generation)

Apple's new iPad Pro most notably features a performance jump, thanks to moving from an M2 chip to a new M4 chip , which the company says delivers up to 4x faster GPU rendering and a 50% faster CPU performance than the M2 in the previous iPad Pro. 

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The new iPad Pro also features an Ultra Retina XDR screen, which Apple called "the world's most advanced display." Once again, the tablet comes in two sizes (11 inches and 13 inches), and both are thinner than previous versions (the 13-inch iPad Pro is Apple's thinnest product yet, at 5.1mm). The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at $999, and the 13-inch iPad Pro starts at $1,299.

Apple Magic Keyboard 

There's an all-new Magic Keyboard to go with the new iPad Pro models. It is thinner and lighter, has a row of function keys, and features a larger trackpad, which Apple says will make it feel like using a MacBook. Apple has priced the keyboard at $299 for the 11-inch model and $349 for the 13-inch model.

Apple Pencil Pro

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Finally, Apple announced a third-generation Apple Pencil that it's dubbing the Apple Pencil Pro. Apple's latest stylus supports Apple Find My and includes a new sensor in its barrel, enabling new gestures, like squeezing and barrel rolling. Priced at $129, the Apple Pencil Pro works with both the new iPad Air and iPad Pro models.

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Apple may have stopped selling iPads with headphone jacks, but that doesn’t mean you can‘t buy one. Despite the fact Apple dropped the ninth-gen iPad from its official lineup this week , you can still purchase the tablet from multiple third-party retailers for the time being. Until they run out of stock, Amazon , Walmart , Best Buy , and Target are still selling the last-gen iPad starting at $249 ($80 off) with 64GB of storage and Wi-Fi.

2021 iPad (64GB, Wi-Fi)

Apple’s entry-level iPad from 2021 has a 10.2-inch screen, an A13 Bionic chip, and a 12MP front camera that supports Apple’s Center Stage feature. It’s also compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and the Smart Keyboard and is the only iPad that still has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly tablet for entertainment purposes, the 10.2-inch ninth-gen iPad still offers excellent value for your money. It’s $100 cheaper than its larger, 10.9-inch successor with an older A13 Bionic processor, yet it runs the same software and can do a lot of the same things. It’s still plenty fast for basic tasks like streaming, playing games, and making video calls.

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Granted, we wouldn’t recommend buying it if you need a tablet for daily work, but the last-gen iPad is also fine for some light productivity. It supports the same apps, after all, while you can even take notes with the first-gen Apple Pencil — though you’ll also have to buy that from a third-party retailer like Amazon . And while it lacks the 10th-gen iPad’s USB-C connector, again, it’s the last iPad with a 3.5mm headphone jack, which might make up for that if you aren’t ready to let go of your old wired headphones.

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Apple pulls iPad ad that it says 'missed the mark'

• Apple is facing backlash for an iPad ad showing analog art tools getting crushed.
• It apologized for the ad Thursday, and Ad Age reported Apple wouldn't run the ad on TV as planned.
• It wasn't even an original idea — LG used the same concept 15 years ago.

Apple apologized Thursday for a widely panned iPad ad showing time-tested artistic tools — paint, a piano, camera lenses — getting crushed in a hydraulic press.

Cribbing a viral trend , the commercial was supposed to tout the creative promise of Apple's new iPad Pro . But many viewers were just plain pissed.

"Our goal is to always celebrate the myriad of ways users express themselves and bring their ideas to life through iPad," Tor Myhren, the company's vice president of marketing communications, told Ad Age in a statement. "We missed the mark with this video, and we're sorry."

Apple no longer plans to run the spot on TV as previously planned, Ad Age reported — though it's still available on the hardware giant's YouTube channel (with the comments turned off).

Earlier this week on X, Apple CEO Tim Cook's post sharing the ad was flooded with criticism.

One commenter said the ad ironically represented how tech giants were squashing human creativity with artificial intelligence. At the same time, the Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham suggested Steve Jobs never would have OK'd the ad.

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But it turns out, the ad wasn't even an original idea.

Fifteen years ago, the Korean electronics company LG used almost the same concept in a UK spot for its Renoir camera phone.

In that ad, musical instruments, computer monitors, studio lights, and paints are all crushed in a press — before the sleekly intact Renoir is revealed.

Of course, there's no evidence Apple — known for its unique marketing prowess — copied LG's creative. It's more likely that the concept of crushing a bunch of different devices down into one product is a bit basic.

It's also safe to say that back in 2008 — when technology felt more like a galvanizing opportunity than a looming threat — the ad probably didn't ignite nearly the same firestorm.

Some YouTube commenters of yesteryear even seemed to really like it.

"Love this advert for some relly wierd reason," one viewer wrote in 2008.

Another added at the time: "Anyone who has this phone, is really that good or just an excellent ad?

Neither LG nor Apple immediately responded to a request for comment.

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The New Apple iPad Pro Is Thinner Than an iPod Nano and Faster Than Your Laptop

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Ever since Steve Jobs pulled a MacBook Air out of a paper envelope, Apple’s obsession with making its products as thin as humanly possible has been well-documented. Even by those precipitous standards, new Apple iPad Pro is a big (if svelte) deal. At just 5.1 millimeters thin, it's even slimmer than every millennial’s MP3 player of choice: the iPod Nano. Alas, it’s not yet available with a neon sock accessory to sate your Y2K nostalgia fix.

Launching today alongside a refreshed Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil Pro and fine-tuned iPad Air, the new Apple iPad Pro comes with a suite of major technical improvements to match its new aesthetic. That means the debut of TV-worthy OLED display tech on a tablet and the introduction of Apple’s latest M4 chip, which arrives first on a tablet instead of a MacBook. Having gotten hands-on with the devices earlier today, we found out what's so great about the latest iPad Pro and why it's the biggest leap forward for these devices in the best part of a decade.

2024 iPad Pro 11-Inch

OLED comes to iPad

As you’ve probably gathered by now, these iPad Pros aren’t your standard specs bump. Aside from their 11- or 13-inch form factor, almost everything has changed about their design. In truth, any device that’s 5.1 millimeter thin will make for a snappy headline, but the most significant alterations to the Pro can be found elsewhere. Plan on spending the best part of the summer checking out BMXing at the Olympics or Andy Murray’s last dance at Wimbledon? The introduction of Apple’s Ultra Retina XDR display tech is the most immediately apparent upgrade.

Instead of simply transferring the same OLED display that’s already in your iPhone onto iPad, Apple has created a whole new panel to allow for visuals with dramatically improved contrast, greater detail when handling shadowy footage and a better grasp of onscreen motion. This is an iPad that can go toe-to-toe with the best 4K TVs available. Should you be minded to take the iPad Pro with you on your summer travels or do a lot of color grading work with it, a nano-texture glass technique is also available for reduced poolside and in-studio screen glare.

M4 is iPad-only

Although the iPad Pro is definitively not a laptop, it is Apple’s first device to be powered by the new M4 chip. Considering the brand’s MacBook Air and Pro laptops all still use variations on last year’s M3 chips to get the job done, this is a significant show of intent.

Anyone making the leap from 2022’s M2-powered iPad Pro will find a 50 percent faster performance when editing video, whipping up multi-layered sketches, and wasting a spare half hour in gaming apps. Catering to the more creative end of this spectrum is a new Apple Pencil Pro, which you can squeeze to enable different functions and comes with a built-in gyroscope for artistic flourishes such as a barrel roll between thick and thin sketch lines. An updated and significantly thinner Magic Keyboard has also been introduced for a superior typing experience that won’t weigh down your backpack quite so much this time around.

Lastly, because there are still folks who insist on taking photos on iPad, the Pro’s camera has been reimagined with a 12-megapixel lens, LIDAR scanner, and an adaptive two-tone flash. As much as this will all help you take a better holiday snap, you’re most likely to see the benefits with more practical work such as more easily scanned documents and capturing 3D spaces with one of the many augmented reality apps that are already available for iPad. Before the Apple Vision Pro came along, iPad was the proving ground for many AR developers. Now, we'd imagine it's a stepping stone to bigger spatial computing things.

iPad Pro (M4): Pricing and availability

So when can you get a new iPad Pro? Both new models are available to pre-order today and will begin shipping on May 15. The same goes for the latest iPad Airs, which now feature the "old" iPad Pro’s M2 chip and have been updated to support the Apple Pencil Pro. If you can't wait until reviews begin to drop for them, here’s a brief summary of all your buying options when it comes to the latest iPad.

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