Wait—did Microsoft quietly retire the “Export Word document to PowerPoint” feature in Word for the Web? Yes. And if you blinked, you probably missed it like I almost did.
Let’s use TRACCreations4e’s 4E’s Methodology: Explore, Experiment, and Execute Effectively to figure out what happened and how to keep moving forward with your presentations.
Explore the Inefficiencies
Missing the Export to PowerPoint Option in Word for Web?
Many of us got used to the Export to PowerPoint feature in Word for the web. It was a quick way to turn written content into slides without reinventing the wheel. Educators, trainers, small business owners—this feature was a quiet hero.
But here’s the catch…
Microsoft retired the feature without a big announcement.
If you go looking for it in Word for the web now, it’s poof—gone. No popup, no alert, just silently retired.
Experiment with Resources
Use Copilot in PowerPoint to Create Slides from Word Documents
Here’s what I’ve been using instead: Copilot in PowerPoint.
Rather than exporting from Word, I just open PowerPoint and ask Copilot to create a presentation based on one, two, or even three Word documents. It’s fast, clean, and helps me draft a deck that still sounds like me.
But here’s the reality:
- Not everyone has access to Copilot.
- Not everyone knows the old feature is gone.
- And not everyone knows there’s a workaround.
So if you’re helping teammates, students, or clients who are confused—this is worth sharing.
Execute with Confidence
How to Convert Word Content into PowerPoint Slides Without the Export Feature
If you’re a Copilot user, try this:
- Open PowerPoint (desktop or web).
- Click the Copilot icon.
- Type:
“Create a presentation from this Word document.”
(Attach your .docx file or paste in text.) - Let Copilot build your first draft!
If you don’t have Copilot, here’s a manual backup plan:
- Open your Word doc.
- Break content into slide-friendly sections.
- Use PowerPoint Designer to speed up slide formatting.
Bonus Tip: Try using Designer in PowerPoint for layout suggestions—it’s a game changer.
Effectively Reap the Benefits
Better Alternatives to Exporting Word to PowerPoint
This shift might feel like a setback at first—but it’s really a nudge to explore smarter, more flexible ways to build presentations.
✅ Copilot speeds up the draft process
✅ You can use multiple reference docs
✅ You’re not limited to one “export” view anymore
If you know someone still looking for that “Export to PowerPoint” button in Word for the web—give them a heads-up. These quiet retirements can be frustrating without notice, but with the right tools (and the right mindset), we can always stay one step ahead.
Now, Go and Work Your Magic! 💫