PowerPoint 2016 - Reuse Slides, cannot browse for files

Anonymous

Hello,

I'm having a problem for one user in our organization. When using PowerPoint 2016 (Office 365) we are not able to browse to a file when using the Reuse Slides function. The pop-up window appears to be only looking for PowerPoint files on the local computer, SharePoint, and One Drive. I'm not sure if this is an issue with the fetch file function or not. Below are a few points of interest.

1. This is only happening with a single user on the computer. Other users can log in and use the function without issues.

2. Starting PowerPoint in Safe Mode appears to resolve the problem. However, disabling all add-ons does not affect the problem.

3. For the affected user there is an additional "Reuse Slides" button on the ribbon, next to the "New Slide" button, that is not present for other users or in safe mode.

4. This "Reuse Slides" button cannot be removed from the ribbon.

Any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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Anonymous

This is the solution that worked for us. I have not seen it posted yet so wanted to share:

Disable the below options:

a. File --> Options --> General --> Office Intelligent Services

b. File --> Options --> General --> Automatically show me design ideas.

c. File --> Options --> Trust Center --> Trust Center settings --> Privacy options --> Let Office connect to online Services from Microsoft to provide functionality that's relevant to your usage and preferences.

You might have to close powerpoint / reopen after the settings are in place...

Testing after this and using the Reuse slides option from New Slides dropdown show the Browse option in the Search Bar.

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Anonymous

2019-04-25T12:13:49+00:00

This is the solution that worked for us. I have not seen it posted yet so wanted to share:

Disable the below options:

a.     File --> Options --> General --> Office Intelligent Services

b.    File --> Options --> General --> Automatically show me design ideas.

c.     File --> Options --> Trust Center --> Trust Center settings --> Privacy options --> Let Office connect to online Services from Microsoft to provide functionality that's relevant to your usage and preferences.

You might have to close powerpoint / reopen after the settings are in place...

Testing after this and using the Reuse slides option from New Slides dropdown show the Browse option in the Search Bar.

Thank you! Worked like a charm!
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Anonymous

2019-04-08T14:58:04+00:00

THANK YOU!! This worked for me. I thought I was going crazy when I lost the ability to browse, but disabling "Let Office connect to online services from Microsoft to provide functionality...." restored the functionality.
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Anonymous

2019-03-19T19:51:59+00:00

Thank you for this!! worked like a charm. HR Director is very happy :D
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Anonymous

2019-03-16T04:58:22+00:00

I agree 100%. The new Search feature for Reuse button is beyond ridiculous. It will search entire computer and lock the computer up.

Worse, Microsoft does not even allow user to go back Browse method without logging off online account.

Does Microsoft care about Users experience?
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