The need to create and share documents incorporating various media types is ever-present in today’s world. With its widely used applications like Word and PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite offers many features that allow you to integrate different types of content into your documents seamlessly.
One example of integrating different Office apps is embedding PowerPoint slides in a Word document. Whether you want to showcase a presentation or merge the two formats, there are a couple of ways you can embed PowerPoint slides in Word.
1. Insert PowerPoint Slides as Objects in Word
In Microsoft Word, an object refers to any non-text component of your document. You can use objects toimport data into Microsoft Word, PowerPoint slides included. Here’s how you can do that:
CheckingInsert Linkwill embed the slide and add a shortcut to the source file. If the source file changes, the embedded slide will change as well. Leaving this option unchecked will insert a copy of the slide into your document and won’t reflect changes from the source file.
The second checkbox isDisplay as icon. This inserts an icon and the file name into your document rather than the slide itself. You’ll have to click on the icon to see the slide.
2. Paste PowerPoint Slides Into Word
A more versatile yet straightforward method of embedding PowerPoint slides is to copy and paste them into Word. This allows you to select which slides you want to embed and exempts you from dealing with objects and links. Here’s how you can paste PowerPoint slides into Word:
There are two ways you’re able to proceed from here. You could paste your clipboard as it is or use the Paste Special option. The former will simply paste the slides as images, whereas the latter will paste the slides as proper editable objects. Here’s how you can use Paste Special in Word:
Like before, you can link to the source file by selectingPaste link. SelectingPastewill create a copy of the slide and won’t reflect the changes in the source file. You can also checkDisplay as iconto add an icon instead of the slide itself.
3. Export PowerPoint Handouts to Word
An additional method worth mentioning isusing PowerPoint handouts. You can easily export these into Word to display slides in your document. PowerPoint handouts are essentially a compilation of slides with additional space for notes or annotations, making them an ideal choice for supplementary content in your Word document.
PowerPoint will open in Word and create a new document containing your slides.
Power Up Your Word Documents
Incorporating PowerPoint slides into your Word documents can enhance their visual appeal and effectiveness. Fortunately, Word and PowerPoint offer various methods for doing this. You can embed slides as objects, paste them as images, or create a PowerPoint handout.
By experimenting with these options, you’ll be well on your way to creating compelling and informative documents that combine the power of Word and PowerPoint.
