Import presentation files

When importing PPTX files in all versions of Whiteboard, Whiteboard will load your saved slide layouts and their objects so that you can continue editing your presentation and deliver lessons within Whiteboard.

Steps to convert

The steps required are the same as for importing document files:

1. Access cloud or local files through the Magic Box .
2. Locate your PPTX file.
3. When importing your desired PPTX file, select Import as Object.
4. When ready, press Import Landscape.

The result will be all the objects you had previously saved in this PPTX file right on your Whiteboard canvas. You can expect there will be some differences resulting from the import process, for example, slightly different placement of objects in some places or slightly different styling of some objects. (See more in the limitations note box below.)

User edits placement of text into chat bubbles after a PPTX import.

Before importing PPTX files during a lesson

We recommend importing content before you present it during a class to understand how you may need to modify content if you plan to import on the fly. Additionally, if you simply import and complete your modifications before a lesson, then you'll be able to save in OLF file format and open this content during a class using the File Manager without any concerns.