Changing this extension changes the file pop in.

A PowerPoint presentation file is a working file in the creation stage.

They differ only in their extension and the PowerPoint format they in which they open.

Screenshot of Open in PowerPoint

PPTXis the extension for a PowerPoint presentation.

PPSXis the extension for a PowerPoint show.

This format saves presentations as a slideshow.

Shortcut menu Rename option screenshot

There are a couple of ways to make edits to a .ppsx file.

bring up the File in PowerPoint

Open PowerPoint.

SelectFile>Openand locate the show file with the .ppsx extension on your rig.

Edit the presentation as usual in PowerPoint.

In theSave As Typebox, choosePowerPoint Presentation (.

*pptx)to save the file as a regular working presentation file.

Right-hit the show file with the .ppsx extension and chooseOpen file location.

Right-grab the file name and chooseRename.

Change the file extension from.ppsxto.pptx.

Double-tap on the newly named file to open it in PowerPoint as a working presentation file.