Explanation

• SmartArt is added in Microsoft PowerPoint through the Insert tab.
• It is used to create visual representations of information, such as processes, hierarchies, cycles, and relationships.
• To insert it, go to Insert → SmartArt, choose a layout, and click OK.

Last verified on 09-10-2026

Explanation

• Start a presentation from the current slide: Shift+F5
• Start a presentation from the beginning: F5

Additional information

• Ctrl + N: Create a new presentation document
• Ctrl + M: Insert a new slide
• Ctrl + S: save a presentation

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

"Presentation View" is not a PowerPoint view.

Common PowerPoint views include:

• Normal view
• Slide Sorter view
• Outline view
• Slide Show view

Last verified on 09-08-2026

Explanation

• The shortcut key to insert a new slide in a PowerPoint presentation is Ctrl + M.

Additional information:

• Ctrl + N shortcut key used to create a new presentation document.
• Ctrl + S shortcut key used to save a presentation.

Last verified on 29-05-2026

Explanation

• .pptx → Default PowerPoint Presentation (2007 and later)
• ppt → PowerPoint Presentation (97–2003)

Additional information:

• .ppsx → PowerPoint Show (opens directly as a slideshow)
• .potx → PowerPoint Template
• .pptm → Macro-enabled Presentation

Last verified on 11-07-2026