How to Read Powerpoint Email Presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint is desktop software traditionally used to create business presentations. These presentations can be attached to both business and personal emails. Follow the steps below to learn how to read PowerPoint email presentations.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Open the email containing the presentation.

2. Double-click on the attachment to open the presentation.

3. Once inside the presentation, use the down arrow, right arrow or Page Down keys on your keyboard to advance the slides. Press the up arrow, left arrow or Page Up keys to return to the previous slide.

4. Press the Esc key to end the presentation and return to your email.

Tips & Warnings

• PowerPoint attachments can be read in any email program if you have the PowerPoint software installed on your computer.
• Do not forget to turn up the volume on the computer. Often, presentations also have sound.

References

• PowerPoint overview