How to share an open ppt file on Teams

Jennifer Snow 0 Reputation points
2026-09-17T15:02:02.9866667+00:00

How do I share an open powerpoint file on Teams that is not on sharepoint or onedrive, just open on my computer?

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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-17T15:02:15.89+00:00

    Yes. In a Teams meeting, select Share or Share content, then under PowerPoint Live choose Browse my computer to pick the PowerPoint file from the local device.

    Key details:

    • If the file is not already in the recent list, Browse my computer lets it be selected from the computer.
    • If a PowerPoint file chosen through Browse has not been uploaded to Teams before, it is uploaded as part of the meeting.
    • In a channel meeting, the file is uploaded to the channel Files tab, where team members can access it.
    • In a private meeting, the file is uploaded to OneDrive, where only meeting participants can access it.
    • If the presentation is already open in PowerPoint for Windows or Mac, Present in Teams can also be selected from the top of the PowerPoint window.

    Steps:

    1. Join the Teams meeting.
    2. Select Share.
    3. In PowerPoint Live, select Browse my computer.
    4. Choose the open .ppt or .pptx file.
    5. Start presenting.

    After sharing:

    • Presenter notes appear next to the slides.
    • Navigation arrows, the thumbnail strip, and Grid view can be used to move between slides.

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  2. Lin v 1,380 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-17T15:29:05.7966667+00:00

    Hi Jennifer,

    If you are referring to sharing a PowerPoint presentation through PowerPoint Live during a Teams meeting, you may refer to the AI answer for the detailed steps.

    If you want to share a PowerPoint file outside of a meeting with colleagues in your organization, you can select Attach file in the compose area, choose Upload from this device, and then select the PowerPoint file from your computer.

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    I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.

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