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# PowerPoint Document

## How to create content using PowerPoint 

1. **Open** [**Authoring**](/authoring-docs/authoring/start-authoring.md)**, and select the + icon.** 
2. **Select Powerpoint Document.**
3. **Enter details.** 
   1. **Name.** Name your PowerPoint content (max. 24 characters).
   2. **Theme.** Choose a theme (each account comes with a default theme).
   3. **Publish content to...** Select your target app.
4. **Select the Create button.**
5. **Your new PowerPoint will open in the** [#powerpoint-editor](#powerpoint-editor "mention").

<figure><img src="/files/M3sLdERQnrmJsHLXeYa9" alt="" width="563"><figcaption><p>Upload a PowerPoint document.</p></figcaption></figure>

## PowerPoint Editor&#x20;

1. **Select Powerpoint from the left-side menu.**
2. **Select the + icon (bottom right) to upload a PowerPoint (.pptx format) presentation to** [**Cloudfile**](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/template-catalog/cloudfile/platform-media-storage)**.**
3. **Select the file once it has been uploaded.** The presentation will load in the editor.
4. **Add a** [**Listing**](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/publishing-docs/publishing-options/listing)**.**
5. **Set your** [**Theme and upload Assets**](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/publishing-docs/publishing-options/theme-and-assets)**.**
6. **Go to** [**Targeting**](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/publishing-docs/publishing-options/targeting) **to choose** [**groups**](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/groups-cohort-docs/)**.**
7. **Select POWERPOINT from the top menu and then select PUBLISH.**

## **FAQ & Troubleshooting**

### **Could not Upload**

If you get an **error message saying that the format you're trying to upload is not supported**, you may need to check how this file was saved to ensure it has the **correct MIME type**.

A **MIME type** (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions type) is a way for software and browsers to identify the format of a file so they know how to handle it.

{% hint style="success" %}
When saving a **PowerPoint file**, the MIME type depends on the format you choose. In most modern contexts - and when uploading to the platform - use: **.pptx.**
{% endhint %}