Microsoft PowerPoint is part of the Microsoft 365 suite. You might want to copy PowerPoint files to share with others, collaborate on projects, or keep a backup just for yourself. This post introduces how to make a copy of a PowerPoint including copying the entire PowerPoint file or the PowerPoint slide.
Also see:
- How to Make a Copy of an Excel File on Windows and Mac?
- 5 Ways – How to Make a Copy of a Word Document
How to Make a Copy of a PowerPoint
This part is about how to make a copy of the entire PowerPoint.
Way 1: Via Copy and Paste
How to duplicate a PowerPoint file? You can use the Copy and Paste feature.
1. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows + E keys together.
2. Find the PowerPoint file you want to copy. Right-click it to choose Copy.
3. Navigate to the folder or drive where you want to save the copies.
4. Right-click the blank place, and select Paste.
Way 2: Via Save as
The Save As option in PowerPoint can also help you make a copy of the PowerPoint file.
1. Open the PowerPoint application and go to File.
2. Select Save As > Browse.
3. Select the folder and choose another location to store it, then select Save.
How to Make a Copy of a PowerPoint Slide
This part introduces how to make a copy of a PowerPoint slide.
Case 1: Duplicate the Slide on the Same PowerPoint
1. Choose the slide you want to duplicate.
2. Click New Slide > Duplicate Selected Slides.
3. Select the duplicated slide, and drag it anywhere you want to put it.
Case 2: Copy Slides from One PowerPoint to Another
1. Select the slide you want to copy, and click the Copy iconin the Home menu.
2. Navigate to the new presentation and locate where you want to put the copies.
3. Click the Paste icon.
Make a Copy of a PowerPoint Automatically
How to make a copy of a PowerPoint? The PC backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker is recommended. you can back up files to an external hard drive, internal hard drive, removable USB drive, network, NAS, etc. It also allows you to move Windows to another drive. Now, we will show you how to make a copy of the Excel Workbook via MiniTool ShadowMaker.
1. Download MiniTool ShadowMaker from the following button.
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2. Install it and click Keep Trial. Then, go to the Backup page.
3. Then click SOURCE > Folder and Files. Then, choose the PowerPoint file you want to copy. Then click OK.
4. Then click the DESTINATION module to choose a location to save the file.
5. To set an automatic file backup, you can go to Options > Schedule Settings to set a time. Then MiniTool ShadowMaker will duplicate your files regularly.
6. Click Back Up Now to start the task.
You can also use the Sync feature to transfer the PowerPoint file to another PC or location.
Final Words
How to make a copy of a PowerPoint? This post provides a full guide for you. I hope that this post will be useful to you.
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Having been an editor at MiniTool since graduating college as an English major, Daisy specializes in writing about data backups, disk cloning, and file syncing as well as general computer knowledge and issues. In her free time, Daisy enjoys running and going with friends to the amusement park.