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Using Automatic Subtitles and Captions with PowerPoint

Last modified 3/14/2025

You improve your next presentation by using use PowerPoint presentation with live auto-generated subtitles and captions. 

Step 1: Open Office 365 PowerPoint

Open the PowerPoint app. Choose the presentation you want to share.

Step 2: Select Slide Show

In the presentation editor, select the Slide Show link.

Screenshot of Office 365 tool ribbon with Slide Show option circled.

Step 3: Choose Always Use Subtitles

Under the Slide Show tool, choose the Always Use Subtitles option. You can select one of many language subtitles.

Screenshot of the Slide Show tools with Always Use Subtitles option circled.

 Step 4: Select From Beginning

Select the From Beginning option. This will open the slide show in full screen presentation mode. 

Screenshot of the Slide Show Option with From the Beginning link.

Step 5: Begin Speaking

Begin speaking. Captions will appear below the slide. Be sure to speak clearly into the microphone to help with accuracy of the auto-generated captions.

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