What I like best about Microsoft PowerPoint is how easy it is to create professional-looking presentations without needing advanced design skills. the interface is familiar and user-friendly, and features like templates, themes, SmartArt, animations, charts, and image formatting make it simple to present information clearly. I also like how well it integrates with other Microsoft Office tools such as Excel and Word, which makes it convenient to add data, tables, and visuals into slides. PowerPoint is reliable for business presentations, training material, project updates, and client meetings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike about Microsoft PowerPoint is that presentations can become heavy when they include many images, videos, animations, or embedded files. Sometimes formatting may also change slightly when a presentation is opened on a different device or version, especially if fonts are missing. Advanced design features can take time to learn, and it may require extra effort to make slides look modern and not too template-based. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Microsoft PowerPoint is an incredibly powerful and intuitive presentation tool. I love the wide variety of professionally designed templates, the seamless integration with other Microsoft 365 apps like Word and Excel, and the robust animation and transition features. The ability to collaborate in real-time with team members has greatly improved our productivity. It is the industry standard for a reason — every feature is thoughtfully designed to help create polished, impactful presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is the pricing, as Microsoft 365 subscription can be costly for individual users or small businesses. Additionally, the software can feel resource-heavy on older computers, causing some slowdowns when working with large files or complex animations. Some advanced design capabilities still lag behind dedicated tools, and the file size can get quite large with embedded media. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it is totally customizable, I can write as much or as little on each slide and can add pictures. I can change the orientation of the slides. I also like that it easily transfers from presentation format to printable format. It's also included with Microsoft office so it is affordable and cost effective. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Because it is so customizable, the premade templates are lacking. I like to use Canva instead sometimes because it offers more suggestions for formatting and examples to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MS PowerPoint has a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to begin working even for non-technical individuals. The user experience is generally good, particularly when making presentations, collaborating with colleagues, and working across different platforms. The ability to integrate with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, and Teams, makes it easy and fast to manage workflows. The software performs well for common tasks related to presentations, but the large and animated files can be quite slow at times. From a cost-effectiveness and return on investment point of view, the software is a good choice for individuals and organizations using other Microsoft tools because everything will be integrated into one system. The user onboarding process is relatively simple, and there are abundant documentation materials available from Microsoft. Finally, new additions such as AI-powered Designer and Copilot suggestions have made creating presentations easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MS PowerPoint has a simple, intuitive interface, so it’s easy to get started even for non-technical users. Overall, the user experience is strong—especially when creating presentations, collaborating with colleagues, and working across different platforms. Its integration with Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and Teams also helps keep workflows organized and moving quickly.

For typical presentation tasks, the software performs reliably, although very large files and heavy animations can sometimes slow things down. In terms of cost-effectiveness and return on investment, it’s a solid option for individuals and organizations already using other Microsoft tools, since everything stays integrated within one system. Onboarding is fairly straightforward, and Microsoft provides plenty of documentation to support new users. Lastly, newer additions such as AI-powered Designer and Copilot suggestions make it easier to build and refine presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s the industry gold standard for business. PowerPoint’s place within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem is a major workflow advantage, since it is integarated with other Microasoft tools and fits naturally into how I already work. It’s stable, reliable, and it just works. User Interface is intuitive, similar to other Microsoft office tools. And since it usually comes with M365 package it does not cost any extra. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The default slide templates really push you toward dense, text-heavy bullet points.. The default templates and animations don't look modern—they look outdated. This is where PowerPoint really falls behind the competition, whose presentations generally look much better. Copilot puts too many words into each slide and it is only capable of using its own existing templates, which limits use and purpose of using AI to create presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The best thing about PowerPoint is that literally everyone knows how to use it. When you're working on a presentation with a team, you don't have to worry about compatibility issues or teaching someone a new software. It just works. I also really like the design suggestions it gives you automatically—if you throw a bunch of text on a slide, it gives you a quick way to format it so it actually looks clean without wasting twenty minutes messing with text boxes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the app feels really heavy and sluggish, especially when I’m working with a large deck that has lots of high-res images or videos embedded. It can take forever to load or save, and every so often it crashes out of nowhere while I’m in the middle of a massive file. Real-time collaboration with team members also still feels a bit clunky and laggy, especially compared to web-based tools like Google Slides. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how easy it is to create decks that my team can use when presenting to customers. I also appreciate being able to save company templates so everything stays consistent across teams, and the integrations through add-ins that make it possible to create more personalized decks. and using Copilot in powerpoint has been a game changer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a lot of features, which can be confusing at times for beginners. Also, inserting tables and then being able to edit them isn’t great, and it could be smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing-wise, it’s quite cost-effective for us since we already had Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and we get access to all the apps. PowerPoint, in particular, is very easy to use. It lets us be creative, and it’s simple to start utilizing it and making presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the things I hated is the placement of certain words; it varies and changes on each device. Even after sharing, the placement would shift, and that is very embarrassing—especially when sharing it with my seniors (true incident). They should update their template list as well, because the designs are plain, boring, and outdated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has been the industry standard for decades, but the truth is there are solutions that have matched it, and in many cases replaced it, with better functionalities, better user interface, better performance in presentation activities, etc. I think Microsoft did not take advantage of its time as a leader to make the improvements it should have made. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It does not have the new features that other products have, such as Canva, which allow for presentations with live information from various sources, better ways to integrate with other solutions, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s probably one of the most widely used tools for creating presentations, slides, pitch decks, and classes. The newer versions and ongoing updates have really made it one of the best options for producing business content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The online version, which is the one I use most often, can be a little slow to load at times, but it’s great to have it integrated with the full set of tools from MS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.