You can include anything in an add-in that can be written in code. The (Tools > Add-ins) dialog box will list all the PowerPoint add-ins that are currently available and any that are ticked are currently installed.Īdd-ins are used to distribute macros and provide an excellent way of increasing the power and functionality of PowerPoint. PowerPoint add-ins are specific to PowerPoint and cannot be used with any other application.

Once an add-in has been installed its functionality is available from any presentation.Ī PowerPoint add-in has the file extension ('.ppa') and is a presentation that is always open when PowerPoint is open.Īny presentations that have been converted to add-ins will have their slides hidden.Īdd-ins are specific to a particular application. An add-in is a program that can be attached to PowerPoint to give it additional functionality.