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Fix PowerPoint Slideshow Showing Blank Screen for Live Power BI Reports
Question details
Users experience a blank screen when opening a PPSX PowerPoint slideshow containing live Power BI reports.
- Product
- Microsoft PowerPoint and Power BI
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Presenting a slideshow that relies on live data connections to Power BI.
- Observed behavior
- The Power BI report works normally in editing mode but displays a blank screen in slideshow mode until the user manually navigates back and forth through the slides. Troubleshooting steps like disabling hardware acceleration or add-ins do not resolve the issue.
Ensure your internet connection is highly stable, as live Power BI reports require active and uninterrupted network access to render complex data during a slideshow.
Consult the Microsoft Fabric Community
Since this is a specialized issue with the Power BI live connection add-in integration, the most effective course of action is to reach out to Power BI specialists.
Because this issue persists across multiple computers and survives standard troubleshooting (like disabling hardware graphics acceleration), it is likely a bug within the Power BI add-in itself rather than a basic PowerPoint glitch.
Open your web browser and navigate to the Microsoft Fabric Community Power BI forums at community.fabric.microsoft.com.
Use the search bar to look for 'PowerPoint PPSX blank screen' to see if a recent update has a documented fix or an ongoing support ticket.
Create a new thread detailing your issue. Mention that you have already tried disabling add-ins, disabling hardware graphics acceleration, and turning off automatic monitor selection.
Use a Manual Navigation Workaround
Force the Power BI reports to render by manually interacting with the slideshow navigation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my Power BI report show in editing mode but not in the PowerPoint slideshow?
Editing mode loads the add-in differently than slideshow mode (PPSX). In slideshow mode, network latency, strict security settings, or a temporary bug in the Power BI add-in can prevent the live data from rendering automatically upon opening.
Does hardware graphics acceleration cause blank screens in PowerPoint?
Yes, in many cases, hardware graphics acceleration can conflict with presentation rendering, causing blank screens. However, if disabling it (via File > Options > Advanced) does not work, the issue is likely tied to the specific third-party add-in or data connection.
Can I embed Power BI reports as static images instead of live data?
Yes. If live connections are unstable during important presentations, you can export your Power BI report as an image or PDF from the Power BI dashboard, and then insert that static image directly into your slides to guarantee it displays correctly.
