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Missing “Align” and “Distribute” tools in PowerPoint for iPad (Version 2.103)

Dear Microsoft Support I am using PowerPoint for iPad (2.103.25110712) and the essential Align and Distribute tools have disappeared from the UI. I seem to remember, both commands were available in the full ribbon under Start, Align and Shape, Arrange,…

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asked 2025-11-15T01:26:33.7966667+00:00
Marco Todesco 5 Reputation points
commented 2026-03-03T23:14:17.72+00:00
Anthony Newstead 0 Reputation points
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Not able to Voice record in PPT app on iPad

I am writing to enquire about an issue we are experiencing with the Narrate/Insert Voice tools in PowerPoint. These features have been successfully used in our school setting for several years across multiple devices. Recently, when attempting to use…

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asked 2026-02-24T04:03:14.7333333+00:00
Selina Palmer 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2026-02-25T03:47:03.02+00:00
Vivian-HT 16,345 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

there was an unexpected error, please try again message opening a PPT on an iPad

Student reports getting the "there was an unexpected error, please try again" error when opening a PPT on their iPad. What is the best course of action? Moved from: Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For education | MacOS

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asked 2026-01-26T17:23:10.68+00:00
Rafael Perez 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-01-27T23:20:53.6333333+00:00
Jeanie H 11,915 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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how to fix loging in into microsoft?

when i log in my account it will say "Sorry, but we're having trouble signing you in." "invalid request" i already tried to uninstall it and download it again many times but it didn't work out. what should i do? it also says…

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asked 2025-12-10T15:38:09.8066667+00:00
Athena Villanueva 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-14T15:50:39.9766667+00:00
Alexis-NG 16,185 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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want to record powerpoint

I am using power point 365. Cannot find where to modify the ribbon to show a record button. How can I record my presentation

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asked 2025-12-12T21:25:16.6433333+00:00
Watson, Josephine 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-12T21:45:58.0133333+00:00
John Korchok 232.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Annotation Toolbar Bugs and Dysfunctionaliry during Lecture

After recent 2025 updates to Microsoft PowerPoint for iPad, the annotation toolbar in Presenter Mode has changed behavior. Previously, the write and erase icons remained permanently fixed at the top of the screen while presenting with the Apple Pencil.…

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asked 2025-11-06T19:20:12.33+00:00
Eric Greene 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-12-01T21:26:35.8033333+00:00
Vy Nguyen 11,150 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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I created a powerpoint with cameos on the slides, when I go to record to save the powerpoint as a video the red record button is grayed out but it lets me record a powerpoint with no cameos on the slide how do I troubleshoot?

powerpoint will not let me record a slide to save as a video, I spoke with a Microsoft support tech for one hour and he had no idea how to troubleshoot

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asked 2025-11-05T16:09:40.29+00:00
Vene, Anna [venea] 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-11-21T22:50:55.8433333+00:00
Jay Tr 12,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Why can’t I open any new PowerPoints from Canvas all of a sudden after doing it from the start of the semester?

I have been downloading PowerPoints from the canvas app onto the PowerPoint app from my IPad for school. I just got the new version 11 IPad this summer. I have been able to download PowerPoints just fine but today i went to download a PowerPoint for my…

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asked 2025-09-17T00:08:16.86+00:00
Abby Braithwaite 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-20T23:53:01.6933333+00:00
Jade Ng 11,920 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problem using a Wacom tablet in PowerPoint Slideshow mode

In Slide show (and when I annotate slides for a class) using a Wacom tablet (Intuos Pro M), unexpected horizonal lines randomly appear. Wacom say it is not their system at fault and I do not see this if I draw on a slide (but NOT in slide show) or in…

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asked 2025-09-13T14:41:20.7433333+00:00
Tim Gallagher 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-09-15T21:20:51.0233333+00:00
Jay Tr 12,290 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

My powerpoint file did not save up properly

I am currently using an iPad. My powerpoint file did not save and I lost a lot of changes in my file. The file was reverted back to a save from a few hours ago. How can I access my work and recent changes which have not been saved?

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asked 2025-07-27T13:18:36.03+00:00
William 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-07-27T14:43:24.6066667+00:00
Tina L 12,330 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Can I get my powerpoint presentation back?

I was trying to save it after completing on my iPad and the app shut down and took me back to homescreen, and my presentation says its been deleted, moved or renamed

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asked 2025-06-26T21:06:23+00:00
Anonymous
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How can I record over presentation if the record button is not there

How can I record over presentation if the record button is not there

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asked 2025-06-09T16:02:27+00:00
Anonymous
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PowerPoint notes not saved?

Despite my Powerpoint document having auto save on, it didn’t save any of the notes and writing I had taken while in class. When I initially went to check the autosave had a time prior to my class starting, but I am unsure to why that is. I had internet…

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asked 2025-06-12T22:19:09+00:00
Anonymous
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Hallo i accidentally deleted my Presentation, can you help me get it back?

So I was using it and there were 2 of my presentation then I wanted to delete 1 but both got deleted please help me get it back please

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asked 2025-04-20T18:24:13+00:00
Anonymous
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Question about refund

Hello, I have a question about the fact that I wanted to get my money back for the subscription, I wanted to cancel it, but I forgot, I'm ready to cancel the subscription and would like to get my money back. Thank you for your attention

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asked 2025-02-22T21:33:59+00:00
Anonymous
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Why is there no option for a voiceover on Word for iPad?

There is no option for a voiceover but there is an option to add music only from Apple Music? This is not good enough, what makes this even better is that you can use ‘rehearse coach’ to talk over the PowerPoint but again no option to add in my voice…

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asked 2025-01-15T22:47:09+00:00
Anonymous
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How to record a voice over presentation from presenters view?

I can't record a voice over in Powerpoint I don't have the record bar and the audio button doesn't work.

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asked 2025-02-21T00:05:08+00:00
Anonymous
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Recover powerpoint presentation on ipad

Hello I've been working on my PowerPoint all afternoon and all the sudden it glitches and I lost 3 hours worth of work and did not autosave. Help please. Jt was open on Microsoft office 365 on ipad saved into files not one drive

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asked 2025-02-18T06:30:16+00:00
Anonymous
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Hello, I am not able to see the outline view option on my iPad.

I have the iPad 11 air and have downloaded the PowerPoint app, but i am not able to view the outline button to turn my PowerPoints into an outline. I have tried everything from shortcuts to clicking on the VIEW tab and even the PRINT option but I don’t…

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asked 2025-02-07T03:49:26+00:00
Anonymous
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I am having trouble with microsoft 365. powerpoint keeps dropping off and says needs repair. i need help. also excel says the same thing

I am trouble with powerpoint. says needing repair but goes away. also excel says the same thing. i renewed microsoft 365 in September 2024.

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asked 2025-02-26T16:21:46+00:00
Anonymous