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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 20th, 2026 # Reviews of Microsoft PowerPoint Ease of use 4.6 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LC Louise C Patient Care Coordinator, Marketing DirectorMedical Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It offers a wide range of design features, templates, and collaboration tools that make it easy to present information in a clear and engaging way. While some advanced features take time to master, it remains one of the best presentation software options for both business and personal use.“ July 6, 2026 BK Brad K Gigawatt AI - Founder and Executive ChairmanInformation Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The richness of the application implies software heaviness that can be annoying, especially when handling large files embedding high-definition videos or numerous vector images.“ July 5, 2026 SR Samm R Office Finance MangerInsurance, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The ability to customize each document and each individual slide to the suit the required content is endless and allows for business branding and consistency.“ June 15, 2026 AA Abby A Fitness CoachHealth, Wellness and Fitness, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “My least favorite part is the affordability for creating eyes catching presentations. Either you use a template and have a non-personalized design, or start from zero and just have text on blue background.“ December 14, 2025 BK Brad K Gigawatt AI - Founder and Executive ChairmanInformation Services, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The depth of layout features, dynamic chart management linked to Excel, and professional animation options allow for high-impact presentations for investors or key accounts“ July 5, 2026 TH Tommy H Insight LeadSports, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes the chart editing element of the site can be a bit fiddly - having to flick between menus to find what you are looking for.“ June 20, 2026 Brett S Corporate ParalegalLaw Practice, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Using it to create presentations for clients or complex corporate structure charts has made look like a dependable professional and that's what really matters when it comes to what makes the cut in my tech stack.“ April 30, 2026 Brett S Corporate ParalegalLaw Practice, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There aren't many cons that come to mind, but I have had some issues with some specialized charts not formatting properly, which did some create issues for me when I was preparing important charts for a client.“ April 30, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 20872 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Manpreet K. Physiotherapist Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft PowerPoint Makes Learning, Teaching, and Presenting So Much Easier" July 2, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been excellent. It has supported me during my exam preparation, helped me create educational content as a physiotherapist, and made it easy to present information in a clear and engaging way. It's easy to learn, offers plenty of creative options, and continues to be one of the most useful Microsoft Office applications I use. I would highly recommend it to students, healthcare professionals, educators, and anyone who regularly creates presentations. Pros As a physiotherapist, Microsoft PowerPoint has been an important tool throughout my professional journey. When I was preparing for my physiotherapy licensing exam after moving from India to Canada, I created presentations to summarize difficult topics, organize my notes, and revise more effectively. Breaking complex concepts into slides made studying much easier. I also use PowerPoint to create educational presentations and visual content related to physiotherapy. I like the wide variety of templates, icons, SmartArt, and animations that help make my presentations look professional without requiring any graphic design experience. The ability to add images, videos, and charts in one place makes it a very versatile tool. Even for personal use, I've created presentations for planning, organizing ideas, and sharing information with family. The interface is simple, and I can quickly turn ideas into polished presentations. Cons: What did you like least about Microsoft PowerPoint?The only drawback I've experienced is that presentations with many high-resolution images or videos can become quite large and occasionally run slower on older computers. I also wish there were more premium templates included with the standard version. Describe your overall experience with Microsoft PowerPointOverall, my experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been excellent. It has supported me during my exam preparation, helped me create educational content as a physiotherapist, and made it easy to present information in a clear and engaging way. It's easy to learn, offers plenty of creative options, and continues to be one of the most useful Microsoft Office applications I use. I would highly recommend it to students, healthcare professionals, educators, and anyone who regularly creates presentations. Cons The only drawback I've experienced is that presentations with many high-resolution images or videos can become quite large and occasionally run slower on older computers. I also wish there were more premium templates included with the standard version. Review Source SR Samm R. Office Finance Manger Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft PowerPoint: Business Perspective" June 15, 2026 5.0 PowerPoint is a user-friendly, versatile tool for creating professional presentations and has customization, templates, and multimedia options. It ensures easy sharing and brand consistency. However, mastering advanced features is challenging, compatibility issues can occur, and technical problems may occur during presentations if files are not carefully prepared. Pros PowerPoint is a great tool when trying to provide a visual during presentations. Overall, PowerPoint is easy to use and even beginners can create professional looking slides. The ability to customize each document and each individual slide to the suit the required content is endless and allows for business branding and consistency. For beginners, templates are helpful and ensure a slideshow remains professional and clean with minimal training. PowerPoint is the industry standard program therefore files are easy to share with clients and team members. Images, videos, graphs and charts can be easily incorporated with PowerPoint which ensures outside documents and sources can be easily shared during a presentation. Cons PowerPoint is the industry standard which as a result can sometimes overused presentation styles. To ensure a PowerPoint stands out, often times advanced features are required; advanced features have quite a learning curve. In addition, advanced users often have to consider compatibility settings and issues, particularly when embedding videos or social media content. The largest downside to PowerPoint is the potential for technical issues during presentations, especially if not tested beforehand. Alternatives considered [Google Slides](https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/) Reason for choosing Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft products are generally standard in business situation therefore it is easier to ensure compatibility between clients, team members and other businesses. Review Source Pauline P. Senior Graphic Designer Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful but Slow, with a Steep Learning Curve" November 5, 2025 3.0 My experience with PowerPoint started off rocky; I was annoyed by how complex and unintuitive it felt compared to Google Slides. Over time, it grew on me and I’ve become more comfortable with it, but I still find myself wishing it were lighter, faster, and more user-friendly. It’s a robust tool, but the learning curve and performance issues can be discouraging. Pros After getting used to it, I appreciate the wide range of design tools and customization options PowerPoint offers. Once you become familiar with the interface, it can be quite powerful for creating polished, professional presentations. Cons Coming from Google Slides, I found PowerPoint much less intuitive. Many tools were hard to locate, and I had to watch several tutorials just to perform basic tasks. When files get heavy, the program can slow down significantly, making it frustrating to work with. I also wish there were simpler, more precise tools to help center and align elements on a slide. Switched from [Google Slides](https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/) My company chose to use Microsoft products. Review Source Hayden R. Graphic Designer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "brilliant presentation editor for anybody" May 12, 2026 5.0 Really positive, the upgrades in tools and templates have been fantastic over the years, including some really slick animation slides and shadows. Pros It's still the simplest presentation creation platform to use. Keeping the same user interface whilst adding useful tools, templates and features has been a key reason it's still my go-to. Cons For the price point of the software it's really hard to find negatives about it, as the platform does many tasks incredibly well. One feature that could be improved in my opinion is the ease of removing background from images, with many sites now finder introvert ways on acheiving this Microsoft Powerpoint still lacks a quick and crisps removal of backgrounds. Switched from [Adobe InDesign](https://www.capterra.com/p/233314/Adobe-InDesign/) Became too complicated for me, as well as time consuming, both contain many similar features Review Source Casey J. Sales Representative Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable Tool for Creating Professional Presentations" July 30, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with PowerPoint has been positive. It is a reliable tool for creating professional presentations, organizing information, and sharing ideas visually. The templates and editing features make it useful for both beginners and experienced users. Pros PowerPoint is easy to use and offers many professional templates, design tools, and customization options. I like that it makes it simple to create organized presentations with images, charts, and visuals for business or personal use. Cons Some advanced features can take time to learn, and creating highly customized presentations can be time-consuming. Large files may also become slower to edit or share. Review Source Khushdeep G. Sales Associate Furniture Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerPoint Has Helped Me Learn, Present Ideas, and Grow Professionally" July 3, 2026 5.0 PowerPoint has been a useful part of both my professional and personal life. It has helped me organize ideas, study more effectively, create presentations that look professional, and even support my wife during an important stage of her career. It's easy to use, reliable, and packed with features that save time. I use it regularly and would confidently recommend it to anyone who wants to create professional presentations without a complicated learning process. Pros I've been using Microsoft PowerPoint for several years, and it's one of the Microsoft tools I keep coming back to. I work in retail, and whenever I take training courses or learn something new, I like organizing my notes into presentations instead of long documents. It helps me understand concepts better and makes it easier to go back and revise later. I've also used PowerPoint while completing professional courses and learning about investing and trading. Creating slides with charts, screenshots, and key points helps me stay organized and track my learning. I also helped my wife while she was preparing for her physiotherapy licensing exam in Canada by reviewing some of her PowerPoint presentations and suggesting ways to make them clearer. It became something we worked on together. I really like the ready-made templates, Designer feature, icons, and animations. They make presentations look polished without requiring any design experience. Cons The only thing I'd improve is the mobile version. It's great for viewing presentations, but making edits on a phone isn't as convenient as on a computer. I also wish there were more high-quality templates included without an extra subscription. Review Source Graham H. Superintending Inspector Government Administration Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Software" July 10, 2026 5.0 I have used PowerPoint for the past 35 years for both small and large audiences. It is good for overhead projection or likewise for paper printed copies. Pros PowerPoint is very easy to use and intuitive. There are templates which can be used or create your own. It is excellent for presentations to small or large audiences. It is very flexible and can produce high quality presentations. Importing images or files from other Microsoft products is very simple. It is useful to practise timings to get the overall presentation just right. Cons There is nothing to dislike about Powerpoint. It is all good. There isn't anything negative that comes to mind. Review Source Xaiver A. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerPoint: The Gold Standard" June 24, 2026 5.0 PowerPoint is still a premium product that has remained at the top of its market from inception. It has an embarrassment of riches to help users craft a deck for any situation. Pros PowerPoint is the gold standard for creating a slide deck, with endless features for creating interactive, professional layouts at a bargain price. The ready-to-load templates are great for beginners and easy to edit to your liking. Cons There's really no drawback to PowerPoint besides the lack of consistent updates to better gear content to the ever-changing norms of content. Review Source Evan P. Architectural Technologist Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The efficient use of PowerPoints with a learning curve" July 29, 2026 5.0 Overall the experience has been very good. I’m at the stage in using it now where making presentations is easy and I save myself time in work by using PowerPoint to create presentations Pros I like how it makes creating presentations and documents easy and how efficient it is in doing so. The templates that are provided are very good to be used as a starting point. Cons At first it can be quite difficult to navigate and start creating presentations as there is a lot of options within PowerPoints User interface. So the learning curve is quite steep I believe Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Specialist Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for beginners" August 6, 2026 5.0 Pros What I like most about Microsoft PowerPoint is its easy ability to learn the program and create a professional presentation. It's a standard in the industry. Cons What I like least about MS PowerPoint is that file share or live collaboration can be very laggy and can disrupt capa and time. Review Source RH Reagan H. Optician Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Microsoft PowerPoint" April 9, 2026 5.0 Overall I would say that Microsoft PowerPoint is amazing and I have had a great experience using it over the past few years! Pros I like that you can create your own power points with Microsoft PowerPoint and that it is easy to use. You can use templates that are already incorporated in it, or make your own. Great customer support and value for money, no bugs or issues and it is great for video editing and document management! Cons The only thing that I can say that I dislike about Microsoft PowerPoint is that sometimes I have issues with incorporating my own video or voice over into my power points, which is something that I have needed to do for an assignment for a class. Switched from [Google Slides](https://www.capterra.com/p/178686/Google-Slides/) I made the switch because Microsoft PowerPoint has great template choices available to use as well as the video and voiceover options, which I think is awesome! Review Source AM Anna M. owner, designer, web developer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "If you know how, you can do a lot with this gem!" May 27, 2025 5.0 Overall fantastic tool with a lot of great options, but as it is Microsoft, it is not the most intuitive, and it is a shame, as some options are great (for example, with the movements) but not straightforward or easy to find. But if you know how, you can do a lot with this gem! Pros The number of options available is amazing, and the fact that most people have it is also a great thing. But it has a lot of functionality and is almost unappreciated. It is easy to use and compatible with a lot of screens, hardly ever causing problems. Cons Some great options are not that easy to find, and it is a shame. It is a bit old-fashioned and could be more intuitive. Also, I had some problems with fonts a few times (foreign languages). Alternatives considered [Canva](https://www.capterra.com/p/168956/Canva/)[Prezi](https://www.capterra.com/p/140325/Prezi-Business/) Reason for choosing Microsoft PowerPoint PowerPoint is easier to work with, and way more compatible with everything Review Source JR Jennifer R. Teacher E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User- Friendly for Students & Teachers! " May 14, 2026 5.0 My experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been nothing short of AWESOME! It’s user-friendly for teachers and students. Pros What I like most about PowerPoint is being able to embed the slideshow to another program. It’s important for E-learning. Cons There’s nothing I like least. I find every part of Microsoft PowerPoint beneficial and easy to use. My students find it easy to use as well which is important. Review Source WR Will R. HR Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerPoint Review" May 14, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience with Microsoft PowerPoint has been very positive. It’s reliable, user-friendly, and makes it easy to create organized and visually appealing presentations for work, school, or meetings. Pros I liked how easy it is to create professional presentations with templates, graphics, and animations. It’s simple to use and works well for both quick presentations and more detailed projects. Cons Some advanced design features can take time to learn, and large presentations with lots of media can sometimes run slowly. Review Source nO niamh O. researcher E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "No other software compares to powerpoint and it is consistently reliable" March 9, 2026 5.0 I am 31 and have used powerpoint since I was a child. It has helped in school presentations, university and work presentations. Other software companies have created similar products but nothing compares to powerpoint. It is reliable and can be integrated with other microsoft products like Word. It is always updating and implementing new features, I will never choose anything else! Pros Ability to make quality presentations in very little time. The 'Design' tool helps you tidy up the photos and words on your slides into a consistent professional looking layout. It can be used with or without wifi connection. You can write notes under each slide to read during a presentation Cons Sometimes the formatting can be a bit confusing, like when you change something on the slide, it can move around the other diagrams, but that is more of a user issue opposed to a software issue, and once you understand how to use the formatting toolbox it's not an issue Review Source MJ Meg J. Owner - Instructor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A classic program with useful updates that plays well with others" January 26, 2026 5.0 I find it to be an easy to use and versatile program. I love that when you save presentation with hyperlinks in Adobe, the hyperlinks still work, I find that to be helpful for others to navigate lengthy presentations. Pros I learned how to use this program when is was first released many years ago. I appreciate that it has remained user friendly, while incorporating new features. One of my favorite features is the ability to use closed captioning and have the classroom conversations appear on the screen. I also enjoy the templates and suggested design formatting. I feel the value for money is worthwhile when you consider all of the other Microsoft suite programs incorporated with Power Point. Cons I honestly cannot think of a con at the moment. It is great program, that is helpful and works well with other programs. Review Source CR Connie R. Administrator Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Highly Recommend for photo uploads!" December 19, 2025 5.0 Overall my experience with Microsoft Power Point has been excellent. In my line of work I upload photos. Sometimes files have 80 photos. Microsoft PowerPoint makes it super quick and easy. Pros Microsoft PowerPoint is so very easy to use. Saves so much time and the photo sheet are very professional. Looks like we spent hours putting together Cons What I like least about Microsoft PowerPoint is that the option to save to Cloud always pops up. We prefer to save to our document folder for easy referencing. Review Source VW Victoria W. COTA Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Go-To Software with a Few Usability Hurdles" December 2, 2025 5.0 Overall I think Microsoft PowerPoint is a good PowerPoint presentation design system that offers a lot of flexibility and versatility while staying budget friendly making it a good value for your money. Pros I appreciate Microsoft PowerPoint for its ease of use, flexibility, and wide range of design tools. Its intuitive interface makes it simple to create polished presentations quickly, while features like templates, animations, video editing, and seamless multimedia integration help users bring ideas to life. PowerPoint also stands out for its compatibility across devices and its smooth collaboration features within Microsoft 365 such as Microsoft spreadsheet, making it a dependable choice for both professional and educational settings. Cons I find Microsoft PowerPoint frustrating due to its occasional glitches, steep learning curve for advanced features, and the time it can take to create polished slides. Sometimes I feel that the design templates can look repetitive or outdated without extra customization. Collaboration can also be clunky at times, especially when multiple users are editing a presentation simultaneously. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Operations Coordinator Religious Institutions Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Use PowerPoint. You'll love it!" March 19, 2026 5.0 Absolutely love PowerPoint to create presentations for individual training exercises as well as creating fun teaching slides for children. This programs is user friendly all the time. Pros PowerPoint is an absolutely wonderful product to use. The templates are user friendly, the value is extremely affordable for the product, the video editing is simple to use but if you get stuck then their customer support is outstanding. I haven't encountered bugs or issues with the program and I haven't done spreadsheets and formulas with it either. Cons Placing music to different slides can be challenging but if you get stuck then you can contact customer support and they will help out anytime. Review Source JT Joe T. Head of marketing Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A must have for any business. " February 20, 2026 5.0 Excellent. Great experience with powerpoint. Its been my go-to for years. All of our presentations are made using powerpoint. Pros I used it for everything, from presentations to image editing, you can genuinly make anything using powerpoint. Cons I have nothing bad to say about powerpoint, one of the best bits of software going. It can be as simple or complexed as you like. If pushed some better templates would be nice. Review Source EK Emma K. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Easiest Presentation You've Created" July 5, 2025 5.0 The skills I've acquired with Microsoft PowerPoint have proved to be useful in my life. I've been using PowerPoint since I was in middle school and it has taught me that a lot of good work IS about presentation. Pros Microsoft PowerPoint has become integral to my every-day work life and a tool for tasks I never expected to use it for. It's easy to use and can also be quite fun when you've got an eye for creativity. Cons I think the only thing I dislike about Microsoft PowerPoint is that the web version doesn't have some of the same features as the desktop app. Review Source PC Patrick C. VP Strategy Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PowerPoint - the perfect presentation tool" May 24, 2026 5.0 It's been a key tool for several years. I use it for every presentation, and I present several times per week. I regularly watch YouTube videos to stay an advanced user. Pros I love great presentations and PowerPoint is my goto. I've spent many years learning its tips and there is so much it can do to WOW an audience. Cons It's not the software but the way it is used. Too many people use PowerPoint without understanding the difference between a presentation and a document. Review Source Brett S. Corporate Paralegal Law Practice Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft Power Point: The Best in Presentation Software" April 30, 2026 5.0 Overall, I am quite impressed with MS PowerPoint. Using it to create presentations for clients or complex corporate structure charts has made look like a dependable professional and that's what really matters when it comes to what makes the cut in my tech stack. Pros MS PowerPoint helps me create clean, concise and simple projects/presentations for both clients I work with and other professionals. It's easy to use, has very little to no bugs or issues, and can incorporate multi-media aspects (e.g. videos) with ease. Cons There aren't many cons that come to mind, but I have had some issues with some specialized charts not formatting properly, which did some create issues for me when I was preparing important charts for a client. Review Source Nikolas H. Quality Engineer Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable Tool for Creating Presentations!" April 14, 2026 5.0 Overall, I am very happy with Microsoft PowerPoint. It is a tool that I have used for many years and as a result, I am familiar with how to use it. Pros Microsoft PowerPoint is an excellent tool that allows me to create presentations with ease with many additional creative features. Cons The UI/UX of Microsoft PowerPoint is personally not as visually appealing when compared to other presentation and marketing tools. Review Source SA Samer A. Open souce contributor Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My first choice for creating presentations slides" March 13, 2026 5.0 It is great and the best choice for the application it serves, and I will prefer it for the slide designer it provides. Pros It provides great value for the cost, and the customer support is always responsive to queries. It is very easy to use for editing and building presentations, in addition to a wide range of helpful templates. It also usefully supports working with spreadsheets and formulas, and all of this works flawlessly and bug-free. Cons It is not the most intuitive or fastest to work with; I have not checked for some time now, but I hope an AI agent will be fully integrated and designing will be an easier and more fun process. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.