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Fix PowerPoint PPSX Not Opening in Kiosk Mode from SharePoint
Question details
The user needs a PowerPoint Show (.ppsx) file hosted on SharePoint Online to automatically open in Kiosk Mode (Slide Show) without displaying web navigation controls.
- Product
- SharePoint Online, Microsoft PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Accessing a configured .ppsx training presentation hosted on SharePoint Online.
- Observed behavior
- The .ppsx file opens in the SharePoint Online web viewer with standard navigation controls rather than forcing the intended full-screen kiosk slide-show behavior.
Verify that your presentation is properly saved as a .ppsx (PowerPoint Show) file and that 'Browsed at a kiosk' is enabled in your local slide show settings before uploading it to the cloud.
Download the PPSX File to Open Locally
Since SharePoint Online's web viewer does not natively support forcing Kiosk Mode, downloading the file ensures it opens correctly in your desktop application.
SharePoint Online opens presentations using PowerPoint for the Web by default. This web-based viewer currently lacks the out-of-the-box capability to trigger Kiosk Mode automatically for .ppsx files.
Navigate to the specific document library in SharePoint Online where your training presentation is hosted.
Hover over the .ppsx file and click the circular checkmark icon that appears on the left side of the file name to select it.
Click the 'Download' button located in the top command bar of the SharePoint interface.
Locate the downloaded file on your computer and double-click it. It will now launch locally in the desktop application, honoring the forced Kiosk Mode settings.
Sync the SharePoint Library with OneDrive Desktop
Syncing the document library allows users to access and open the presentation directly from their local file explorer, bypassing the web viewer limitations entirely.
Try WPS Office for Seamless Presentation Viewing
If you frequently encounter limitations with online file viewers, consider switching to WPS Office. It provides a robust, free alternative to Microsoft Office that perfectly handles PPTX and PPSX files natively on your local desktop.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for free from the official website.
- 2. Open WPS Presentation: Launch the WPS Presentation application on your computer.
- 3. Play Your File: Drag and drop your .ppsx file directly into the workspace to view your slides seamlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my PPSX file open in edit mode or with navigation bars in SharePoint Online?
SharePoint Online uses PowerPoint for the Web as its default viewer. This online viewer prioritizes standard web navigation and does not currently respect the local 'PowerPoint Show' (.ppsx) auto-play or kiosk behavior.
Can I force a SharePoint link to open in the desktop app automatically?
You can change the default open behavior for your SharePoint document library to 'Open in the client application' via Library Settings. However, users must have the desktop application installed, and certain web-shared direct links might still default to the browser view.
How do I configure a PPSX file for Kiosk Mode before uploading?
In your presentation software, go to the Slide Show tab, select 'Set Up Slide Show', choose 'Browsed at a kiosk (full screen)', click OK, and then save the file as a PowerPoint Show (.ppsx).
