Editing Downloaded PowerPoint Templates in Google Slides

Issue: How do I edit a Google Slides Template that has been downloaded as a PowerPoint PPTX file? 

Resolution:

If you've downloaded a PowerPoint template and wish to edit it using Google Slides, here's a step-by-step guide to help you seamlessly customize your template according to your preferences.

Unzipping Files and Uploading:

1. If the downloaded folder is zipped, begin by unzipping the files on your computer. Here are instructions for unzipping on different devices.
2. Open Google Slides and click on "Open File Picker" to begin the uploading process.
3. Choose the "Upload" option and navigate to the .pptx file that you have unzipped.

Editing the Template:

1. With the file now open in Google Slides, you can start editing the template as desired.
2. To edit the placeholder text, simply click inside the text box and type in your desired content.
3. For placeholder images, right-click on an image and select "Replace image" to access various options for adding your preferred image.
4. To edit header text, such as page numbers or a consistent header across all slides, follow these steps:

• Click on the "Slide" menu and choose "Edit Theme."
• You can now click on the header text to make edits or add header text if your template lacks this feature.
• To add page numbers, navigate to the "Insert" menu and select "Slide numbers." Here, you can toggle page numbers on or off.

Replacing placeholder images

Editing or adding header text

Saving Your Edited Template:

Once you're satisfied with your edits, save the modified template to your device by following these steps:

• Click on the "File" menu.
• Choose "Download" and then select "Microsoft PowerPoint (.pptx)."

We hope this guide has provided you with a clear understanding of how to edit downloaded PowerPoint templates using Google Slides. Should you have any further inquiries or require additional assistance, please don't hesitate to submit a ticket. We're here to help!