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Copy and paste your slides

Save yourself time and work by copying a slide — either from the presentation you’re working on or from a separate presentation. When you copy one or more slides from a presentation to a location within the same presentation or to another presentation, you can specify the theme that you want the new slides to adopt.

Click View , and then in the Presentation Views group, click Normal.

In the slide thumbnails on the left side, click the slide that you want to copy:

To select multiple sequential slides, click the first slide, press Shift, and then click the last slide that you want. Alternatively, you can click on the first slide, press Shift and then press the CURSOR DOWN button until you get to the last slide.

To select multiple non-sequential slides, press Ctrl, and then click each slide that you want.

Right-click the selected slide(s), and then click Copy .

Right-click the thumbnail you want your copied slides to follow in the second presentation, and under Paste Options , do one of the following:

Where is the Paste Options button?

You can get to Paste Options by clicking Home and then clicking the small arrow under Paste .

Click View , and then click Normal .

To select multiple non-sequential slides, press COMMAND and then click each slide that you want.

Ctrl+click or right-click the selected slide(s), and then click Copy .

Ctrl+click or right-click the thumbnail you want your copied slides to follow in the second presentation, click the Paste Options button that appears, and then do one of the following:

To take the theme of the presentation you're pasting into, click Use Destination Theme . This will adapt the copied slide to match the destination theme.

To maintain the theme of presentation you are copying from, click Keep Source Formatting . This implies that the slide will keep its original theme format and not presentation's theme

Copying and pasting in PowerPoint for the web differs somewhat from copying and pasting in the PowerPoint desktop application because of web browser technology limitations. If you are using the Firefox browser to access PowerPoint for the web, see Copy and paste slides using Firefox below.

Select the slide or slides you want to copy, and then on the Home tab, click Copy .

To select multiple sequential slides, click the first slide, press Shift, and then click the last slide that you want.

Still in the thumbnail pane, right-click where you want the copied slide to be pasted, and then click Paste .

Note:  If you are prompted for access to the Clipboard, click Allow Access .

Copy and paste slides using Firefox

You’ll need to use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste slides using the Firefox browser.

In the thumbnail pane, select the slide you want to copy, and on the keyboard, press Ctrl+C.

Still in the thumbnail pane, go to where you want to paste the slide, and on the keyboard, press Ctrl+P.

Reuse (import) slides from another presentation

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How to copy slides to or from another presentation

• Copy the slides from the original presentation to the new presentation,
• Use the Reuse Slides tool , which displays the content of an original presentation and allows choosing the slides you want to insert in the new presentation.

Copy slides

To copy the slides from the original presentation to the new presentation, do the following:

   1.   Open both presentations:

• The presentation from which you want to copy slides – source presentation,
• The presentation to which you need to copy slides – working or destination presentation.

   2.   On the View tab, in the Window group, click the Arrange All button:

Or place the presentations on the screen like you want to see both of them simultaneously.

   3.   Select slide or slides to be copied:

• In the Slide Sorter view, click the slide on the Slide pane.
• In the Normal/Outline/Slide Sorter view, click the first slide you want to select.
• To select a contiguous series of slides, press and hold the Shift key, then click the last slide you want to select.
• To select noncontiguous slides, press and hold the Ctrl key, then click each additional slide you want to select.

For example:

   4.   Copy the selection to the Clipboard by doing one of the following:

   5.   In the working (destination) presentation, do one of the following:

PowerPoint inserts the copied slide(s) and applies the destination theme to the copies.

Reuse Slides tool

The Reuse Slides pane displays all slides from any presentation and copies some of them to the working presentation. To open the Reuse Slides pane, do the following:

   1.   On the Home tab or Insert tab, in the Slides group, click the New Slide arrow, then on the New Slide menu, below the gallery, click the Reuse Slides... command:

   2.   On the Reuse Slides pane (by default, it is opened on the right side), do one of the following:

In the Browse dialog box, browse to the folder that contains the presentation from which you want to use slides, and then double-click the presentation or click the Open button.

If you've recently opened the presentation from which you want to import slides:

• Click the down arrow in the Insert slide from field to expand the list, then select the presentation from the list.

The Reuse Slides pane displays thumbnails of the available slides.

   3.   On the Reuse Slides pane, click the thumbnail of each slide you want to insert into your presentation.

PowerPoint automatically applies the new theme to reused slides:

If you want the slide to keep the formatting from the source presentation instead, select the Keep Source Formatting checkbox at the bottom of the Reuse Slides pane:

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We often find ourselves creating the same sets of slides for different presentations---weekly presentations for company meetings, for example.

We often find ourselves creating the same sets of slides for different presentations---weekly presentations for company meetings, for example. Using slides from another PowerPoint presentation is a great way to save time and effort while still giving your presentation the professional appeal it requires.

Importing slides can save a ton of time. Not only does it keep all the animations and other settings when imported, but you can also have the imported slide adopt the theme of the presentation you’re working on.

First, go ahead and open the PowerPoint presentation that you’re working on---the one into which you want to import slides. Next, select the correct location on your presentation where you’d like your imported slide to appear. For example, if you want the imported slide to appear as slide number three, you’ll need to click the space between the existing slides two and three.

Next, switch to the “Home” tab and click the arrow under the “New Slide” button.

On the drop-down menu that appears, click the “Reuse Slides" command.

The Reuse Slides pane opens at the right side of your window. This is where you can browse your computer (or network) for another PowerPoint presentation. Do so by selecting either the “Browse” button or the “Open a PowerPoint File” link and navigating to the presentation that has the slides you want to import.

After selecting the file, you’ll see all of the slides from that presentation appear in Reuse Slides pane. Click any slide to insert it into your new presentation. You can't select multiple slides at once to import; you'll have to click them one at a time.

When you import a slide, it automatically takes on the theme of the current presentation. You can, however, choose to keep the original theme of the slide or even apply that theme to all of the slides by right-clicking one of the slides in the “Reuse Slide” pane and selecting “Apply theme to selected slides” or “Apply theme to all slides,” respectively.

How to copy or duplicate a PowerPoint slide and put it anywhere in your slideshow

• You can copy a slide in the PowerPoint app or online version, and then paste it somewhere else in the slideshow.
• To copy a PowerPoint slide, you just need to right-click it, or open the "Home" menu.
• You can also use PowerPoint's "Duplicate" function, which will create a copy of a slide automatically, without having to paste anything.
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Copying a slide in PowerPoint takes only a few clicks, whether you choose to do so in a web browser or in the app.

Additionally, you can also choose to directly duplicate a slide, which eliminates the need to click again to paste. The "Duplicate" option will create a copy of the slide, right behind its original.

Here's how to do copy or duplicate in either version of PowerPoint on your Mac or PC.

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1. Open Office365 in any internet browser, and log into your account.

2. Open a PowerPoint presentation by selecting one from the "Recent" list or other tabs. You can also click "Start new" below the plus sign icon, followed by "Presentation." Additonally, you can click "PowerPoint" from the options at the top.

3. Once your presentation is open, you can right-click on any slide in the left sidebar, and then select "Copy." You can select multiple slides at once by holding Copy or Command on your keyboard as you click.

4. Right-click again in a different spot on the sidebar and click "Paste" to paste the slide you copied. Pasting in the gray space at the bottom will copy the slide to the end of your slideshow. If you right-click and click "Paste" in the space in between two slides, you can insert the copied slide there instead,

5. You can also select "Duplicate Slide" instead of "Copy." This eliminates the need to right-click again to paste, as it automatically creates a copy of the slide or slides selected. Slides will immediately appear in order, directly behind their originals.

You can also select slides, and then find the Copy, Paste, and Duplicate options by clicking the clipboard icon at the top of the screen. If you don't see it, make sure you're in the "Home" tab.

How to copy a slide in the PowerPoint desktop app

1. Open a PowerPoint presentation on your Mac or PC.

2. Right-click on a slide in the left sidebar to copy it. You can also press Command + C or Ctrl + C on your keyboard. If you hold down Command or Ctrl, you can click multiple slides to select them all at once.

3. Right-click in the space between slides or the blank area at the end of a presentation to paste. You can also use Command + V or Ctrl + V.

4. When you right-click on the original slide to be copied, you can also choose the "Duplicate Slide" option instead. The keyboard shortcut for this is Shift + Command + D, or Shift + Ctrl + D. This eliminates the need to right-click again to paste, and instead immediately creates a copy directly behind the selected slide.

5. You can also access any of these options on the far left side of the "Home" tab. Click the page icon to copy the selected slide, or click the small arrow next to it to choose between "Copy" or "Duplicate." The "Paste" clipboard icon appears next to these options.

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How to Copy Slides to a Different PowerPoint Presentation

Copying slides from one PowerPoint presentation to another is a great way to reuse content and save time. Whether you want to consolidate projects, update old presentations, or simply pull useful slides from past decks, there are a few easy ways to transfer slides between PowerPoint files.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll cover the various methods for copying one or more slides to a separate PowerPoint presentation, with screenshots for guidance.

Before You Copy Slides

Before copying any slides, open both the source presentation (with the slides you want to copy) and the target presentation (where you want to paste them). You can arrange the PowerPoint windows side-by-side or switch between them with the taskbar.

Next, navigate to the exact slide(s) you want to copy in the source presentation. You can select individual slides, a range of slides, or all slides:

• Individual slides: Click the slide thumbnail while holding CTRL.
• Range of slides: Click the first slide, hold SHIFT, and click the last slide.
• All slides: Press CTRL+A or right-click a slide and select “Select All.”

Once selected, the slides will appear highlighted.

Method 1: Copy and Paste Slides

The fastest way to copy slides between PowerPoint presentations is using copy/paste:

• In the source presentation, select the slides you want to copy.
• Right-click a selected slide and choose “Copy” or press CTRL+C.
• Switch to the target PowerPoint presentation.
• Right-click on a slide and select “Paste” or press CTRL+V.

The copied slides will now appear in the target presentation.

Tip: You can choose different paste options like “Paste Link” and “Keep Source Formatting.”

Copy and paste slides in PowerPoint

Method 2: Import Slides from Another Presentation

For more control over imported slides, use the “Reuse Slides” pane in PowerPoint:

• Open the target presentation and select the slide you want the copied slides to follow.
• On the Home tab, click the bottom half of “New Slide” and choose “Reuse Slides.”
• In the Reuse Slides pane, click “Browse” and open the source PowerPoint presentation.
• Select the slides you want to add and click “Insert.”

Imported slides will match the formatting of the target presentation. Optionally, check “Keep Source Formatting” to retain original slide design.

Import slides in PowerPoint

Method 3: Drag and Drop Slides

You can also copy slides by dragging and dropping:

• Open both presentations and arrange windows side-by-side.
• Click and drag a selected slide into the target PowerPoint window.

Repeat for any other slides you want to copy.

Note: Dragged slides will adopt the theme of the target presentation.

Tips for Copying Slides

Follow these tips when copying slides between presentations:

• Copy slides within the same presentation to duplicate them
• Use keyboard shortcuts to save time (CTRL+C, CTRL+V)
• Paste links to slides instead of copying to connect files
• Check for broken media links after pasting slides
• Adjust copied slide formatting if the theme doesn’t match

Reusing slides from old presentations is an excellent way to build new decks faster. With the right technique, you can quickly copy one or more slides exactly where you need them.

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How to Copy Slides from One PowerPoint Presentation to Another?

You’ve just created a stellar PowerPoint presentation for an upcoming meeting. But wait – you remember another presentation with slides that would fit perfectly in this one. If only there was a way to integrate them! Oh, wait. There is. Wondering how to copy slides from one PowerPoint to another? Dive in, and let’s unravel the mystery together.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Copy Slides from One PowerPoint to Another

• Shortcut: As a shortcut, press Ctrl+C after selecting the slides.
• Navigate to the Destination: Shift to your second presentation – this is your destination presentation.

• Mismatched Slide Numbers: Ensure continuity by adjusting slide numbers through the ‘Insert’ tab, selecting ‘Slide Number’.
• PowerPoint Versions: If you’re using older versions like PowerPoint 2007 or PowerPoint 2013, some methods may slightly vary. Check Microsoft Support for specific instructions.
• Feedback & Further Assistance: If you encounter any issues, remember to give feedback. For comprehensive guides, the “See Also” section in Microsoft Office support can be beneficial. Also, PowerPoint for the web offers a streamlined interface if you’re working online.
• Final Words:  Mastering the art of moving slides from one presentation to another can save you time and effort, enhancing your productivity. Whether you use drag and drop, shortcut methods, or repurpose slides, you’ll find this knowledge invaluable.

Transferring PowerPoint slides between presentations is essential for efficient workflow. To copy a slide, start by selecting the slide that you want from one presentation and then paste it into another PowerPoint presentation. Always consider the design theme, and you might choose to use the destination theme for consistency. Utilize tools like SharePoint and OneDrive for streamlined collaboration and storage. By practicing these methods, managing your slides will become a breeze. Happy presenting!

Yes, but be aware that some formatting issues might arise due to version differences.

The animations should copy over, but always review to ensure they function as intended.

Yes, PowerPoint’s fundamental functions remain consistent across Windows and macOS.

It could be due to different design themes applied in each presentation. Adjust via the ‘Design’ tab.

There isn’t a set limit, but copying a vast number of slides may slow down the program temporarily.

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How to Copy and Paste in PowerPoint? [With Shortcuts & Tips!]

By: Author Shrot Katewa

Using Copy and Paste in PowerPoint is really one of the basic features. That said, it is also one of the most powerful and commonly used options in PowerPoint. So, how exactly does copy and paste work in PowerPoint?

Select the text or an object that you want to copy by clicking on it. Then, press Ctrl+C on your keyboard (Cmd+C on Mac) or right-click and select “Copy”. Go to the destination slide and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or right-click and select “Paste” to paste the text or the object that you had copied.

As easy as the answer may seem, the copy and paste command can actually be used for more than just duplicating a line of text or creating another shape.

So, in this article, we will learn how to use the copy and paste command in PowerPoint for more than just a few basic things! Plus, you will get to know how to disable copy and paste for your audience. Additionally, I will also help you understand how to use copy and paste function correctly when working with images and charts!

That and much more! So, let’s get started!

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1. How to Copy and Paste in PowerPoint?

In general, copying and pasting in PowerPoint is very straight forward. Here is how you do it in 6 simple steps:

Step-1: Select the object or text you want to copy

At first, you have to select the object or text you want to copy by clicking on the ‘ Left ’ mouse button and dragging the cursor over it.

Step-2: Click on the ‘Right’ mouse button on the selected object to open the drop-down menu

After you have selected the object that you want to copy, hit the ‘ Right ’ mouse button. A drop-down menu will appear with several options.

Step-3: Press the ‘Copy’ option

In the drop-down menu, select the ‘ Copy ’ option. This will make a copy of the object and temporarily save it in the ‘ Clipboard ’ menu ready to be pasted in your preferred location.

Step-4: Click on the ‘Right’ mouse button on the slide you want to paste your object or text.

After you have copied the object, go to the slide where you want to paste the object, ‘ Right click ’ on your mouse anywhere in the slide to access the drop-down menu.

Step-5: Click on the ‘Use Destination Theme’ option.

Finally, after you have ‘ Right clicked ’ on the slide where you want to paste your object, select the ‘ Use Destination Theme’ option located under ‘ Paste Options ’ with an icon of a clipboard with a lower case ‘a’ on it. You can do the same for copied texts as well.

1a. How to Copy and Paste in PowerPoint on Mac?

Copy and pasting in PowerPoint on Mac is almost the same as it is on Windows . Follow these simple steps to copy and paste objects on your Mac computer:

Step-1: Select the object and click on the ‘Right’ mouse button

At first, go to the slide where the object or text you want to copy is located. Select it by clicking on the ‘ Left ’ mouse button. Then, press the ‘ Right ’ mouse button. This will give you access to a drop-down menu.

Step-2: Click on the ‘Copy’ button

Now click on the ‘ Copy ’ option from the drop-down menu. Similar to Windows operating systems, this will make a copy of the object and temporarily save it on the ‘ Clipboard ’ of your PowerPoint presentation.

Step-3: Go to the destination slide, and right-click on the slide

After you have copied the object, go to the destination slide where you want to paste the object and hit the ‘ Right ’ mouse button. This will again give you access to the drop-down menu.

Step-4: Click on “Paste” option

Finally, click on the ‘ Paste ’ option that is located on the menu. This will paste the copied object or text onto the destination slide.

1b. Keyboard Shortcuts for Copy and Paste in PowerPoint (For PC & Mac)

Microsoft PowerPoint has keyboard shortcuts to bypass the drop-down menu that makes the process much more efficient. To use your keyboard to copy and paste objects in your PowerPoint presentation, use the following keyboard shortcuts –

• To copy – Press Ctrl+C
• To paste – Press Ctrl+V
• To copy – Press Cmd+C
• To paste – Press Cmd+V

2. How to Copy and Paste a PowerPoint Slide?

While making your PowerPoint presentation, you might often need to copy an entire slide from one destination to another. The process is explained in 3 easy steps below:

Step-1: ‘Right Click’ using your mouse on the Slide you want to copy.

To begin, you have to move your cursor to the slide that you want to copy and click on the ‘ Right ’ mouse button to open the drop-down menu.

Step-2: Select ‘Copy’ option or press ‘Ctrl + C’

From the drop-down menu, Select the ‘ Copy ’ option. This will make a copy of the slide to your clipboard. Alternatively, you can skip ‘ Step-1 ’ by just selecting the slide and pressing ‘ Ctrl + C ’ 

Step-3: Right-click between the two slides and Paste the Copied Slide

Finally, position your cursor on the slide bar where you want to paste the copied slide. Hit the ‘ Right ’ mouse button and select the ‘ Use Destination Format ’ option under ‘ Paste Options ’. Alternatively, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts ‘ Ctrl + V ’ to get the job done.

This will immediately paste your slide to your preferred position in the PowerPoint presentation.

2a. How to Copy and Paste a PowerPoint Slide in Another Presentation?

Copy and pasting a PowerPoint slide from another presentation is almost identical to copy and pasting a slide from the same presentation. The whole process is described below:

Step-1: Copy the Original Slide

At first, go to the PowerPoint presentation that has the slide that you want to copy into your presentation and then copy the slide.

Step-2: Paste the Slide in the Destination presentation

Now simply paste the slide you have copied from the other slide by positioning your cursor on the slide bar and clicking on the ‘ Right ’ mouse button and selecting ‘Use Destination Themes’ under the ‘Paste Options.’

This will paste the slide you have copied to your preferred location while matching the theme used in your PowerPoint presentation.

2b. How to Copy and Paste a PowerPoint Slide without Losing Formatting?

PowerPoint also has the option to paste slides from other presentations while maintaining the original format of the slide. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do that.

Step-1: Copy the slide you want to paste from the source presentation

Go to the presentation that has your preferred slide and copy it by hitting the ‘ Right ’ mouse button and then selecting the ‘ Copy ’ option from the drop-down menu.

Step-2: Go back to your PowerPoint presentation and click on the ‘Right’ mouse button in your preferred location.

In the next step, you have to go back to your PowerPoint presentation and click on the ‘ Right ’ mouse button on the position where you want to paste the slide that you copied. This will open the drop-down menu.

Step-3: Click the ‘Keep Source Format’ option under ‘Paste Options’

After you have accessed the drop-down menu, instead of clicking on the ‘ Use Destination Format ’ option, click on the ‘ Keep Source Format ’ option, the icon looks like a paintbrush on a clipboard as shown in the screenshot.

After selecting the ‘ Keep Source Format ’ option, the slide had copied will be pasted on your PowerPoint presentation, but it will match the format of the presentation it was originally in.

3. How to Copy and Paste Text in PowerPoint?

Copy and pasting text in your PowerPoint presentation is an easy 2 step process. They are explained below:

Step-1: Select the text that you want to copy in your PowerPoint presentation

At first you have to copy the text that you want to paste in your PowerPoint presentation. Simply select the text, press the ‘ Right ’ mouse button and click on the ‘ Copy ’ option from the drop-down menu.

Step-2: Go to the slide in your PowerPoint presentation and paste the copied text

Once you have copied the text you want to paste on your presentation, go to the slide where you want to paste the text, press the ‘ Right ’ mouse button and click on the ‘ Use Destination Format ’ option.

Check out our article on How to Format Text in PowerPoint to edit the text the correct way in PowerPoint and save some time!

4. How to Copy and Paste Pictures in PowerPoint?

The process of copying and pasting pictures in PowerPoint is almost the same as copying and pasting texts in PowerPoint. Simply copy your preferred picture and paste it in your PowerPoint presentation.

It is important to note that you can also copy and paste an image from a folder into your PowerPoint presentation. You can also do it using the keyboard shortcuts ‘Ctrl + C’ to copy and ‘Ctrl + V’ to paste.

“Unable to Paste Image” Error in PowerPoint

In some cases, users are unable to paste pictures in their PowerPoint presentation if the image is copied from a folder. In such a case, you will have to insert the image into your PowerPoint slide, instead of pasting it. The process is described step-by-step below.

Step-1: Click on the “Insert” tab to add an Picture

At first, you have to go to the slide where you want to insert the image and then go to the ‘ Insert ’ ribbon located in the upper left area of your PowerPoint window. Now click on the ‘ Pictures ’ option.

Step-2: Select the ‘This Device…’ option

After clicking on the ‘ Pictures ’ option, select ‘ This Device… ’  from the drop-down menu.

Step-3: Select the image click ‘Insert’

A pop-up window will appear, where you have to select the image, you want to add to your presentation. After selecting the image, click on the ‘ Insert ’ button at the bottom right corner of the pop-up window to successfully insert it to your presentation.

The image will be added to the slide in your PowerPoint presentation. Now all you have to do is resize it and place it in your preferred position.

5. How to Disable Copy and Paste in PowerPoint?

Although you cannot completely turn off the copy and paste option from your PowerPoint presentation file, you can, however, restrict the PowerPoint file to ‘ View Only ’ for permitted users.

This way only permitted users will be able to view the presentation file and they will not be able to edit or copy anything from it. A step-by-step guide to the whole process is given below.

Step-1: Go to the ‘Info’ section in the ‘File’ tab.

To restrict your PowerPoint presentation, at first you have to go to the ‘ Info ’ section which is located in the ‘ File ’ tab.

Step-2: Restrict the Access of the PowerPoint Presentation

Now you have to go the ‘ Restrict Action ’ option under ‘ Protect Presentation ’ and select the ‘ Restricted Action ’ option.

Step-3: Tick the box that says, ‘Restrict permission to this presentation’

After you press the ‘ Restricted Action ’ option, a pop-up window will appear. Tick the box that says ‘ Restrict permission to this presentation ’ on the pop-up window to enable the restriction on your presentation. This will allow you to limit the viewership and use of your PowerPoint presentation file to selected users only.

Step-4: Add the email addresses of the users and press ‘Ok’

Add the email addresses of the users you want to show the presentation to in the first box that says ‘ Read… ’ and press the ‘ Ok ’ button at the bottom right corner of the pop-up window. 

Now email the presentation to the users with access to your presentation. This way, only the users you added to the box will be able to see the presentation, without being able to edit or copy anything on it.

6. Troubleshooting Copy and Paste Issues in PowerPoint

There may be more than a few reasons why you cannot copy and paste in you PowerPoint presentation. In this section I will be discussing some of the reasons why that maybe and how to fix them.

6a. PowerPoint Won’t Copy and Paste? Here’s Why!

Although this is quite a rare occurrence, however, this can happen from time to time. Here’s what you can do to troubleshoot this problem –

• Restart Microsoft Office – Sometimes, the problem gets solved by simply restarting the PowerPoint or even Microsoft Office application. If it gets solved, then great! Else, move on to the next step.
• Restart your Computer – Restarting your computer will most definitely fix the problem. Perhaps your computer had an update or even the Microsoft Office application received an update and needed to restart. However, if the problem is still not fixed, then you need to check to see if any of the other common reasons have caused an issue! (mentioned below)

The 3 most common reasons why you might be having trouble copying and pasting in your PowerPoint Presentation are:

1. The latest update in you Microsoft Office may have a bug that needs fixing

2. The Microsoft Office installed in your computer maybe broken and needs to be repaired

3. One of the installed add-ins in your Microsoft PowerPoint might be causing this problem.

If you have managed to fix the above 3 errors, it is highly unlikely that you will have a copy and paste issue. If the issue still exists, you would be better off to check if this is a system-wide issue or just an issue in PowerPoint. Based on this, 2 scenario’s can emerge –

• Copy and paste issue is still seen only in PowerPoint – then, reach out to a customer support executive from Microsoft.
• You are unable to copy and paste anywhere on your computer – perhaps check to see if the “Control” key on your keyboard is functioning fine. Other than that, there isn’t any other solution apart from resetting your computer to factory default or replacing your computer altogether.

6b. Excel Chart Won’t Paste into PowerPoint!

Sometimes, the paste function just doesn’t work when trying to paste a chart from Excel to PowerPoint. This can be really annoying especially when you are in a hurry.

Below, I’ve shared 3 methods to fix the issue of an excel chart not pasting into your PowerPoint –

Method 1 – Using “Paste Special” Option

One of the solutions to not being able to paste your Excel Chart is to use the “ Paste Special ” option. Here is a step-by-step explanation of the process.

Step-1: Copy the chart from your Excel Workbook

At first you have to copy the Chart by “ Right clicking ” on it and selecting the “ Copy ” option.

Step-2: Click on the arrow under the “Paste” option

After that, you have to go back to the slide you want to paste the chart. Click on the arrow under the “ Paste ” option in the “ Clipboard ” section of your “Home” tab . This will open a drop-down menu.

Step-3: Click on the “Paste Special” option

After opening the drop-down menu, click on the “ Paste Special ” option. This will open a pop-up window.

Step-4: Select “Microsoft Office Graphic Object” and press “Ok”

Once you have opened the “ Paste Special ” option, select “ Microsoft Office Graphic Object ” to past the chart in your PowerPoint presentation and then click on the “ Ok ” button.

Method 2 – Paste the Chart as an Image

Another solution to not being able to paste Excel Charts in your PowerPoint presentation can be to paste the chart as an image. That way, the chart will be saved to your presentation as an image instead of a chart.

The drawback to this method is that the edits that you make to your data in excel won’t automatically reflect in the chart in PowerPoint. That said, it is a temporary quick fix. If you don’t intend to update the source data for the chart, then this method will work just fine!

The process is described below.

Step-1: Save the chart as a picture from the Excel Workbook

Go to the Excel Workbook with the chart that you want to add to your presentation, “ Right click ” on it and select the “ Save as Picture… ” option.

Step-2: Press “Save” on the pop-up window.

Once you have selected the “ Save as Picture… ” option, a pop-up window will appear on your screen. Save the image of the chart by clicking on the “ Save ” button at the bottom right corner of the pop-up window.

Step-3: Select the “This Device…” option

The next step is to select the “ This Device… ” option, under the “ Pictures ” drop-down menu which you can find in the “ Insert ” ribbon

Step-4: Select the chart and press “Insert”

Finally, all you have to do is select the image of the chart and press the “ Insert ” button at the bottom right of the pop-up window.

Method 3 – Recreate the Chart in PowerPoint

If all else fails, you can still copy all the chart data from the Excel Workbook and create a new chart in your PowerPoint slide using those data. You can recreate an identical chart on your PowerPoint.

However, this may method may take time to recreate the chart exactly depending on how many customizations were done to the chart in Excel. Nevertheless, it is also an option that will work for you.

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How To Copy a Slide’s Design in PowerPoint

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Do you create PowerPoint presentations and are looking for a shortcut? If so, copying a slide’s design in a PowerPoint presentation is a quick way to save the design and use it for another slide, perhaps even for use in a different presentation altogether.

Naturally, this technique can save you quite a lot of time. In this article, we’ll explain exactly how to do it using a variety of different devices.

How to Copy a Slide’s Design in PowerPoint on a PC

Copying a slide’s design in PowerPoint on a PC can be done in just a few easy steps. To do so, follow the instructions below:

The new slide now has the same design as the one you copied.

How to Copy a Slide’s Design in PowerPoint on an iPad

You can easily copy a slide’s design in PowerPoint on an iPad in a few steps.

You’ve now copied one slide’s design and pasted it into a new slide.

How to Copy a Slide’s Design in PowerPoint on an iPhone

It’s easy to copy a slide’s design in PowerPoint on an iPhone. To do so, follow the steps below:

You’ve now copied a slide’s design and pasted it into a new slide.

How to Copy a Slide’s Design in PowerPoint on an Android Device

Copying a slide’s design in PowerPoint on an Android device can be accomplished in a few easy steps. To do so, follow the instructions below:

• Tap “View” and set the presentation view to “Normal” to see the thumbnails for each slide.

The slide’s design has now been copied to the new slide.

Less Work on PowerPoint by Copying Designs

Why work harder when you can work smarter? Copying a slide’s design in PowerPoint is a great way to save time and make your job a whole lot easier. There’s no need to recreate a design when you can simply copy and paste it into a new slide.

Have you had to copy a slide’s design in PowerPoint? Did you use the methods described in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.

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• In the source presentation, select View > Slide Master . In the Slide pane, right-click the Slide Master and select Copy .
• Go to View > Switch Windows and choose the second presentation. Go to View > Slide Master . Right-click the Slide pane and select Paste .
• Choose Use Destination Theme (keeps colors, fonts, and effects) or Keep Source Formatting (copies the source's colors, fonts, effects).

This article explains how to copy a PowerPoint design template over to another presentation. Instructions apply to PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint 2013, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

How to Copy a Presentation's Design Template

It's often quicker to copy a design template from a presentation than to find it in the list of PowerPoint templates. 

Go to View in the presentation that contains the design template you want to copy and select  Slide Master .

Right-click the Slide Master in the Slide pane on the left side of the screen and select Copy .

The Slide Master is the large thumbnail image at the top of the Slide pane. Some presentations contain more than one slide master.

Go to View , select  Switch Windows , and choose the presentation you want to paste the Slide Master into.

If you don't see the other PowerPoint presentation on this list, it means that the other file isn't open. Open it now and return to this step to select it from the list.

In the second presentation, go to View and select Slide Master to open the  Slide Master .

To insert the Slide Master from the other presentation, right-click on the Slide pane to the left, select Paste , and do one of the following:

• Choose Use Destination Theme to keep the theme colors, fonts, and effects of the presentation you are pasting to.
• Choose Keep Source Formatting to copy the theme colors, fonts, and effects of the template you are copying from.

Select  Close Master View .

Changes made to individual slides in the original presentation, such as font styles, do not change the design template of that presentation. Therefore, graphic objects or font changes added to individual slides do not copy over to a new presentation. 

To copy PowerPoint slides to another presentation , right-click the thumbnail of the slide you want to copy and choose Copy . Right-click a blank area of the Slides pane where you want to place it and choose one of the pasting options.

To save a copy of a PowerPoint presentation on your computer, go to the File tab and select Download As > Download a Copy . Select Download to continue.

To embed YouTube videos in PowerPoint , select Share > Embed . Select the HTML code and choose Copy . In your PowerPoint slide, select Insert > Video > Insert Video From Website . In the dialog box, right-click the blank area and choose  Paste  > Insert .

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Copy slides from one presentation to another (vba for powerpoint).

In this article I will explain how you can copy slides from one PowerPoint presentation to another using VBA.

Preserve Formatting When Copying Slides

Asides from copying the slide the code above copies the design. If you wanted to do this manually you would copy the slidemaster over to the new presentation. You can’t copy the slidemaster using VBA but instead you can set the design property of the slides.

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