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How to Open an Embedded PowerPoint in Show Mode on SharePoint
Question details
The user wants an embedded PowerPoint presentation on a SharePoint page to open directly in presentation (Show) mode instead of edit mode, minimizing clicks for viewers.
- Product
- SharePoint / PowerPoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Embedding a presentation on a SharePoint site where viewers need to immediately see slide transitions and animations upon opening.
- Observed behavior
- The embedded PowerPoint presentation defaults to opening in PowerPoint for the web edit mode, requiring the viewer to manually click to enter presentation mode.
Ensure you have Edit permissions on the SharePoint page and that your PowerPoint presentation is published and accessible to all intended viewers in the document library.
Use the PowerPoint Web Embed Code Workaround
Since the default SharePoint File Viewer web part often opens files in edit or view mode, using a specific HTML embed code from PowerPoint for the web can force a mini-slideshow view.
Currently, Microsoft SharePoint and PowerPoint for the web do not have a built-in toggle in the standard File Viewer web part to force Show mode. Instead, you can bypass this by generating an iframe embed code directly from PowerPoint for the web and using the Embed web part in SharePoint.
Navigate to your SharePoint document library and open the target PowerPoint presentation in your web browser.
Click on 'File' in the top ribbon, select 'Share', and then click on 'Embed'. Choose your preferred dimensions and copy the generated iframe embed code.
Go to the SharePoint page where you want the presentation to appear. Click 'Edit' at the top right, add a new web part, and search for 'Embed'.
Paste the copied iframe code into the Embed web part properties panel. The presentation will now display in a custom viewer that behaves more like a slideshow, allowing users to click through animations directly.
Vote for the Official Feature Request
Support the ongoing community request to prompt Microsoft to add a native Show mode toggle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I force a PowerPoint file to open in Show mode on a desktop?
Yes. If you save your presentation as a PowerPoint Show (.ppsx) format, double-clicking the file on a desktop will automatically launch it in full-screen presentation mode instead of edit mode.
Why does the SharePoint File Viewer web part default to Edit mode?
SharePoint defaults to collaboration modes. When you link a file in a standard document library or File Viewer, SharePoint opens it in the respective web app (like PowerPoint for the web) to encourage viewing and editing, rather than presenting.
Does saving as .ppsx fix the embed issue on SharePoint?
Unfortunately, no. PowerPoint for the web and SharePoint embedded web parts often still open .ppsx files in the standard web viewer rather than automatically initiating the slideshow. Using the Embed code workaround is currently the most effective method.
