Backspace and arrow keys not working in powerpoint

Anonymous
2018-04-07T11:57:16+00:00

I downloaded the latest updates and now cannot use the backspace key in powerpoint. Works fine in word, outlook, excel, etc. Any clues as to what might be wrong?

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Microsoft 365 Insider | PowerPoint | MacOS
Microsoft 365 Insider | PowerPoint | MacOS

A family of Microsoft presentation graphics products that offer tools for creating presentations and adding graphic effects like multimedia objects and special effects with text.

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Anonymous
2018-04-10T16:36:59+00:00

An update was released last night that should resolve this issue. Please download the latest update and let us know if you're still experiencing any issues.

-Jesse

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-04-08T12:22:44+00:00

    Hi tlaubers,

    Could you confirm whether you are using version 16.13 as well(PowerPoint>About PowerPoint)? @John,PatrickTillman & Jerome, thanks a lot for your posting.

    If so, since version 16.13 is Insider fast version, we will move this thread to Insider category to ensure you get expert supports. If not, please let us know your current OS version and Office version, we will be glad to provide support for you here.

    Regards,

    Zixuan

    If so, since version 16.13 is Insider fast version, we will move this thread to Insider category to ensure you get expert supports. 

    Would be helpful to include a link to the Insiders posts. I'm an Insider, but I don't know where that community is on Microsoft's Support site.

    Thanks.

    Paul

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-04-08T10:11:53+00:00

    I reported the bug to the PowerPoint Team. Doesn't mean there will be a quick fix but since it's a pretty serious and obvious bug I think there will be ...

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-04-08T09:59:22+00:00

    Confirmed. 16.13

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-04-08T04:01:55+00:00

    Hi Zixuan,

    Thanks.

    Mac OS High Sierra

    10.13.4 (17E199)

    Office Version 16.13 (180404)

    Regards,

    Jerome

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