When using Custom Slideshow, common questions usually involve repeated slide selection, order changes, effects on the original deck, and reuse across scenarios; this section includes 4 FAQs and a short glossary.
FAQ
Can I add the same slide more than once in a custom slideshow?
- Open Custom Slideshow from the Slide Show tab.
- Create or edit a custom slideshow.
- Add the same slide from the left-side list more than once.
How do I change the slide order in a custom slideshow?
- Open the Custom Slideshow dialog box and select the target slideshow.
- Click Edit.
- In the right-side list, select a slide and use the ↑↓ buttons to adjust the order, then save the change.
If I delete a slide in a custom slideshow, will it affect the original presentation?
- Open Custom Slideshow and enter the create or edit screen.
- Select the target slide in the slideshow list on the right.
- Click Delete to remove it only from the current slideshow list, not from the original presentation.
Can I create multiple custom slideshows in the same presentation?
- Open the Custom Slideshow dialog box.
- Click New to create and save one slideshow plan.
- Repeat the creation steps to save multiple slideshow plans for the same presentation.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Custom Slideshow | A slideshow plan that selects specific slides from one presentation and rearranges their playback order for a particular purpose. |
| Slideshow List | The set of slides that will actually be played in the current custom slideshow. |
| Original Slide Order | The default page order in the presentation, which is not rewritten by custom slideshow arrangement. |