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How to Share PowerPoint as a Slideshow with an Anyone Link
Question details
The user wants to generate a public 'Anyone' link for a PowerPoint file hosted on OneDrive or SharePoint that automatically opens directly in slideshow mode.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint, OneDrive, SharePoint
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Sharing a presentation publicly so that anyone with the link immediately sees the presentation in slideshow mode without needing to log in.
- Observed behavior
- Appending slideshow parameters (like action=embedview) to an 'Anyone' sharing link does not work; the link either breaks or opens the presentation normally instead of in slideshow mode.
Ensure you have the correct sharing permissions in OneDrive or SharePoint before attempting to generate embed URLs or public links for your presentation.
Use the Embed URL for Slideshow Mode (Requires Permission)
If opening directly in slideshow mode is the priority, use the specific embed URL parameters, keeping in mind it may require the recipient to have authenticated access permissions.
Microsoft currently does not support combining the 'Anyone' sharing link with embed slideshow parameters by manually editing the URL. If you enforce slideshow parameters, the public token will not function correctly.
Go to your presentation in OneDrive or SharePoint on the web and click to open it.
Click on 'File' > 'Share' > 'Embed' to generate the base HTML embed code or URL for the presentation.
Extract the source URL from the embed code and ensure it includes parameters such as action=embedview, autoplay=true, and mute=false.
Distribute this embed URL. Note that recipients might be prompted to log in to view it if they do not already have explicit permission to access the file in your organization.
Share with a Standard 'Anyone' Link (Normal View)
If public access without a login is strictly required, use the standard 'Anyone' link, though it will open in the normal editing or reading view instead of automatically starting the slideshow.
Try WPS Presentation for Easy and Flexible Sharing
Since Microsoft Office currently restricts combining 'Anyone' links with automatic slideshow parameters, consider using WPS Office. WPS Office is a free, lightweight, and highly compatible alternative that makes creating, presenting, and sharing your slides completely hassle-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I force a PowerPoint file in SharePoint to open in presentation mode for public users?
Currently, Microsoft does not support combining an 'Anyone with the link' share setting with the specific URL parameters required to force a slideshow view (like action=embedview). You must choose between public access in a normal view or forced slideshow with restricted access.
What parameters are used to embed a PowerPoint as a slideshow?
To open a PowerPoint presentation as a slideshow in an embed frame, you typically append parameters like action=embedview, autoplay=true, and wdSlideId to the document's web URL.
Why doesn't my modified PowerPoint link work for external users?
If you modify a standard 'Anyone' sharing link to include embed parameters, the authentication tokens associated with the public link usually break or are ignored, meaning external users will be prompted to log in or will face an error.
