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How to Fix PowerPoint for the Web Deleting Text While Typing
Question details
Users experience an issue where newly typed text is automatically deleted from slide text boxes in PowerPoint for the web, primarily when using Google Chrome.
- Product
- PowerPoint for the Web
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Typing text into a slide text box on the web version of PowerPoint.
- Observed behavior
- Newly entered text is unexpectedly deleted while typing.
Ensure your web browser is updated to the latest version and verify that auto-save is actively syncing your presentation to avoid data loss.
Test with Chrome Incognito Mode
Identify if a conflicting browser extension or corrupted cache is causing the text deletion issue by using Incognito mode.
Browser extensions, especially ad blockers or grammar checkers, can sometimes interfere with web-based word processors and presentation tools.
Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner of Google Chrome and select 'New Incognito window'.
Navigate to Office.com, log into your account, and open the presentation.
Try typing in a text box. If the text no longer deletes, a browser extension is likely the cause. Disable your extensions one by one in normal mode to isolate the culprit.
Use an Alternative Web Browser
Determine if the issue is strictly isolated to Google Chrome by testing Microsoft Edge.
Check Organizational Account Status
Determine if the issue is widespread across your organization's network or tenant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my text disappearing in PowerPoint for the web?
This issue is often caused by browser glitches, corrupted cache data, or conflicting browser extensions, particularly in Google Chrome.
Does this text deletion issue happen on the desktop version of PowerPoint?
Typically, no. This specific text deletion behavior is mostly reported on the web-based version of PowerPoint accessed through web browsers.
Can a slow internet connection cause text to delete in web apps?
Yes, severe synchronization delays between your web browser and the cloud server can sometimes cause recently typed text to revert or disappear.
How do I check if a Chrome extension is causing PowerPoint issues?
Open your presentation in an Incognito window, which disables most extensions by default. If the issue is resolved, go to chrome://extensions/ and disable your extensions one by one to find the culprit.
