How To Get Free Access To Microsoft PowerPoint
Every time you need to present an overview of a plan or a report to a whole room of people, chances are you turn to Microsoft PowerPoint. And who doesn’t? It’s popular for its wide array of features that make creating effective presentations a walk in the park.PowerPoint comes with a host of keyboard shortcutsfor easy navigation, subtitles and video recordings for your audience’s benefit, and a variety of transitions, animations, and designs for better engagement.
But with these nifty features comes a hefty price tag. At the moment, the personal plan — which includes other Office apps — is at$69.99a year. This might be the most budget-friendly option, especially if you plan to use the other Microsoft Office apps, too. Unfortunately, you can’t buy PowerPoint alone, but there are a few workarounds you can use to get access to PowerPoint at no cost to you at all.
Microsoft offers a web-based version of PowerPoint completely free of charge to all users. Here’s how you can access it:
Method #2: Install Microsoft 365 (Office) to your Windows
Don’t fancy working on your presentation in a browser? If you have a Windows computer with the Office 365 apps pre-installed or downloaded from a previous Office 365 trial, you can use theMicrosoft 365 (Office) appinstead. Unlike the individual Microsoft apps that you need to buy from the Microsoft Store, this one is free to download and use. Here’s how to get free PowerPoint on the Microsoft 365 (Office) app:
The only downside of this method is the time limit. Once the five days are up, you can no longer open the PowerPoint desktop app. However, all your files will still be accessible to you. If you saved them to OneDrive, you can continue editing them on the web app. If you saved them to your computer, you can upload them to OneDrive and edit them from there.
Method #3: Download the Microsoft PowerPoint app on your Android or iOS device
If you’re always on the move and need the flexibility ofcreating and editing presentations on your Androidor iOS device, you’ll be glad to know that PowerPoint is free and available for offline use on your mobile phones. But — of course, there’s a but — you can only access the free version if your device is under 10.1 inches. Anything bigger than that requires a premium subscription. If your phone fits the bill, then follow these steps to get free PowerPoint on your device:
Do note that PowerPoint mobile comes with some restrictions. There’s no option to insert stock elements, change the slide size to a custom size, use the Designer feature, or display the presentation in Immersive Reader mode. However, you can use font styles considered premium on the web app.
Method #4: Use your school email address
Office 365 Education is free for students and teachers, provided they have an email address from an eligible school. To check for your eligibility, here’s what you need to do:
you may then start making your PowerPoint presentation using the web app. If your school’s plan supports it, you can also install the Office 365 apps to your computer by clicking the “Install Office” button on your Office 365 account page and running the downloaded installation file. What sets the Office 365 Education account apart from the regular free account is that you have unlimited personal cloud storage and access to other Office apps like Word, Excel, and Outlook.
