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Windows 10 Tip: Add 3D to your PowerPoint presentation in 5 steps

• Elana Pidgeon

Did you know that with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update , you can now easily add 3D objects in your PowerPoint presentations, Word, and Excel documents?

3D in PowerPoint, Word and Excel, is now broadly available to Windows users with O365 subscriptions and the Fall Creators Update and will completely reinvigorate and make your standard presentations stand out. With the new 3D features, you can quickly and easily create presentations in just 5 easy steps. Today, we’re going to show you how to make your PowerPoint presentation pop!

First, open a presentation in PowerPoint.

You don’t need any fancy extensions or plug-ins, just the latest version of Office 365 will do.

Inserting a 3D model is just as easy as inserting a photo or a video.

On the Insert tab, you’ll find the 3D Models drop-down to either add a model you’ve created in Paint 3D or grab one from Remix3D.com, an online community and catalog of 3D content.

View, resize, and rotate your 3D object.

Drop it into the slide and use the controls to manipulate the model, rotating, sizing and positioning until you like the way it looks. A new contextual tab 3D Model Tools will appear, and you can use the preset 3D Model Views to choose the specific orientation you want your audience to see.

Duplicate your slide and reposition your model to the next view you’d like to highlight.

No need to find different images to identify different perspectives. With 3D, you are in control!

Use a brand-new transition type, Morph, with 3D models to create cinematic transitions between slides.

The final step is to add the Morph transition to automatically have your 3D object animate and shift in perspective seamlessly across all your slides.

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July 24, 2017 by Ellen Finkelstein 24 Comments

To be clear, to get this new feature, you have to have Office 365, which is the subscription version. Office 365 is continually updated and Microsoft adds new features almost monthly. If you paid a one-time fee for Office, you have a static product, and you won’t get the new features.

Even if you don’t have Office 365, I think you should know what’s coming.

Here are the steps to insert 3D into PowerPoint.

Step 1: Get Windows 10 Creators Update

Supporting 3D models is a pretty involved capability and it starts with Windows itself. A few months ago, Microsoft put out Windows 10 Creators Update, which supports 3D.

The main area where you’ll see this 3D support is in a new version of an old program, Paint. When you open Paint, you’ll see an Open Paint 3D button which you click to open the special 3D version. You can also find Paint 3D directly on your Windows Start menu.

Note: You don’t have to use Paint 3D to create your 3D objects, but if you don’t already have a program that creates 3D models in one of the accepted formats, it’s an easy way to start. And Microsoft has done a pretty good job of making it easy for amateurs to create 3D models in Paint 3D.

Step 2: Create a 3D model in Paint 3D

I’ll assume that you’ll use Paint 3D and describe it briefly, although my point here isn’t to give you a full tutorial in how to use Paint 3D.

Tip: There are already a number of tutorials on YouTube; just do a search. Note that a lot of what you’ll see if not suitable for business use, but hopefully you’ll learn enough to design your own 3D models.

On the left is your canvas. At the top is a menu. On the right are tools and settings.

A quick way to start is to click the 3D icon at the top (the cube) and then scroll down in the right-hand column. You don’t see the scrollbar at first, but click where it should be and it will appear.

Go ahead and click one of the 3D Objects choices. Then drag on the canvas and use the various rotation options.

You can add textures, “stickers” and text. Just click everywhere and try out the options. If you click Get More Models, you go to the Remix 3D community where you can find more models (and upload your own). In my experience, these are more silly than businesslike but do check it out to see the amazing 3D models people are creating. When you find one you like, click Remix in Paint 3D to open it in Paint 3D.

One really helpful tool looks like a clock and it’s a kind of Undo, letting you go back step by step. It’s at the upper right of the Paint 3D window.

When you’re done, click the File icon and save as a Paint 3D file.

Then choose File again and export. Choose a file type and you’ll get to name your file and choose a location. I’ve been using 3MF.

Step 3: Import your 3D model into PowerPoint

To insert 3D into PowerPoint, you need PowerPoint 365 and a 3D Models item on the Insert tab (in the Illustrations group). If you don’t have it, you’ll have it soon. I have the Insider Fast setting, so I get new features soonest. Read more about becoming an Office Insider here .

To insert a 3D model, choose Insert, 3D Models, From a File and navigate to the 3D model you created. Select it and click Open.

Here are the formats that PowerPoint accepts:

• 3D Manufacturing Format: 3MF
• Filmbox Format: FBX
• Object Format: OBJ
• Polygon Format: PLY
• Stereolithography  Format: STL
• Binary GL Transmission Format: GLB

When selected, your 3D model will have a 3D rotation icon at its center as you see here. Just drag that icon around in all directions to see how you can rotate it.

Step 4: Animate it with the Morph transition!

The coolest way to animate your 3D model is to use the Morph transition, which I explain in this post .

The Morph transition lets you resize, move, and rotate your 3D model from one slide to the next. In this video, I just rotated my goal posts. I created this model in Paint 3D, using just cylinders.

This simple animation happens quickly, so watch carefully!

How are you going to use 3D in your presentations!

Do you think this is a big deal? Just a toy? Can you imagine ways to tell stories with 3D? Leave a comment! And please share this post with others using the social media buttons.

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This is nice, but I hear that PAINT is going away in the next update to Office 365. Have you heard anything about that?

Paint is part of Windows, not Office 365. And Microsoft has invested a lot in updating it for 3D, so it isn’t going away anytime soon.

That’s very cool! Thanks for sharing the steps.

Sadly, I think 3D will be misused by far more people than those who use it well. It seems best suited to representing physical objects, rather than all the concepts we’re so used to communicating in 2D, but for a very occasional WOW factor, it looks like a great feature!

Craig, glad you liked it! Yes, it definitely provides a WOW factor, but maybe after a while, we’ll all figure out how to use it to help audiences understand our message better.

can i insert a 3D surface plot? frankly, I don’t have much use for 3D emojis and the like

As long as it’s in one of the formats I listed, you can insert it. For example, you can export an AutoCAD drawing as STL and import it into PowerPoint.

I want to import the 3D models that I have generated in Rhino, and keep the same color scheme. I must be missing something. I have imported OBJ, and STL files but the original colors are not present. Help/suggestions? Thanks- Kip

When is this capability coming to the standard (non 365) Office 2016?

Derek, the standard (non 365) Office isn’t updated except for security updates and the like. At some point, there will be a new, full version and I assume that will have the new features. 2018? 2019? I really don’t know. Of course, that version will also be static. There have been MANY new features in Office 365 in the last year or so- icons, SVG support, Morph, Zoom, Designer, revision highlighting, and many more.

I also am trying to insert 3D .OBJ files with texture data into PP and they import without any texture. Is there a method to keep the mapped texture with the file as it is imported into PP?

I’ve noticed that color was stripped. I’ll see if I can get an answer from Microsoft…

The answer I got was to insert the OBJ files in Paint 3D and see if they have color or texture. If not, it won’t show up in PowerPoint and you need to check if the color/texture information is included in the 3D image definition.

I have tried this but cannot rotate in view mode.

Can we export interactive paint 3d objects to be use directly in web application?

Rajesh, I’m not familiar with ways to display 3D objects in a browser, but when I searched, lots of results showed up, so give it a try.

Does the animation of the 3D object occur only with morphing, or can we move it in real time during a PowerPoint presentation?

You can also apply regular animation to a 3D object.

Clarifying article. Thank you. Can you describe how to create a 3D image with very good resolution from a “snipped” image.

I’m finding pictures become pixelated. Thanks for your consideration.

Do you mean from a screenshot? Any screenshot will be 2D, so I’m not sure I understand… How are you using the snipped image?

How to do this in Office 2019?

I am an anatomist and would like to include /create 3d models in my Ppt! I have discovered this cool 3D functionality in ppt. Is it possible to create models for video or stl file? I use Dicom viewer which can export STL file. .any help would be helpful Thanks

if idon’t have 365 i can’t use 3d models at ppt

Yes, that’s right. You need both Office 365 and Windows 10 Creators — a version of Windows that supports 3D objects.

PowerPoint accepts STL files.

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PowerPoint 3D: Creating Immersive Presentations That Pop

• Author PitchWorx
• Published October 17, 2023

With the ever-evolving graphic designing world, Instagram reels and GIF sharing, viewers are no longer satisfied with 2D images and flat text presentations. They need something innovative to resonate with and be convinced to pay attention to the speaker or presenter. So, if you’re finding it harder to make your presentations engaging, it’s high time you mastered the art of animations by using 3D effects for PowerPoint presentations.

Using 3D Effects for PowerPoint Presentations: Elevate Your Pitches Like Never Before

Movement in graphics is the new trend to keep your audience hooked to you!

That being said, if you have an interactive model to present, a complex idea to elaborate, or simply tell a captivating story, you need to enhance your PowerPoint presentations with 3D elements and animations.

3D effects not just look visually more appealing, but they’re also highly effective in creating a lasting imprint on your audience’s minds. So, let’s explore the secrets of using 3D effects for PowerPoint presentations in this breakthrough tutorial.

With our secret tips for making presentations pop with 3D visuals , you’ll also learn to enhance your visual impact with clarity and engagement in a jiffy!

What are the Benefits of Using 3D in PowerPoint?

Your audience is already bombarded with loads of information every single day. What special thing are you doing to cut through the noise? Will they listen to your pitch, idea, story – or whatever? What value are you giving to them to be persuaded?

You need to first capture their attention – which is quite scarce in today’s world. “How?” you ask. Well, let’s explore why should you consider 3D for your powerpoint presentations, and you’ll get an answer for yourself:

• 3D elements can capture your audience’s attention and keep them engaged throughout your presentation.
• You can show them your desired element from all angles by using 3D effects and animations – making yourself more heard and your presentation visually appealing.
• With 3D effects, you can explain a complex process or concept easily.
• You can also create realistic and detailed product demos or informative training presentations.
• Since visuals are more memorable than text, integrating 3D elements and animations into your slides will make your pitch more memorable than your competitors.
• Most importantly, you can create appealing narratives and scenarios with 3D elements, making your audience resonate with you instantly.

Step-by-step Guide on How to Add 3D Elements and Animations to PowerPoint Presentations 

Here are the simple steps for adding 3D effects and animations in a PowerPoint presentation:

1. Launch & Select

• Open the PowerPoint presentation you want to add 3D elements and animations in.
• Go to the intended slide and click on the “Insert” tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
• Select “3D Models” in the Illustrations group.
• Choose “From a file” to insert a 3D model from your computer.
• You can also select “Online Sources” to browse Microsoft’s 3D model library.

2. Adjust 3D Model

• After inserting, click and drag the 3D model or use the rotation handles to change its orientation.
• You can adjust settings like lighting, colors, and materials in the “3D Model” tab in the ribbon.

3. Add Animations

Here’s where it gets interesting!

• Select the 3D model you want to animate and navigate to the “Animations” tab in the ribbon.
• Click on “Add Animation” to choose an animation effect.
• Customize the animation by selecting “Effect Options” to control how it starts, finishes, or triggers.

You can also refine the animation timings or adjust their order and duration from the “Animations” tab.

4. Finalize & Save

• Once you’re happy with the final preview, save and proceed with other finalizations you need to make.
• Voila! You’re done!

Tips & Tricks to Bring Your Presentations to Life

• Choose only relevant 3D models and animations. Don’t add them unnecessarily.
• Use similar 3D models or animations throughout the presentation to ensure consistency.
• Don’t flood your slides with too many 3D elements.
• Make sure to perfect the timings. Overly fast or slow animations can be distracting.
• Avoid using over-stimulating colors and effects.
• Make sure your slides have some 2D elements too.
• Keep your animations short and to the point.
• Use high quality but optimized 3D elements and animations that work properly on different devices.

Ready to Take Your Slides from Ordinary to Extraordinary?

3D presentations have immense potential to transform boring and complex information into captivating experiences. That being said, we hope you’re now all set to start using 3D effects for PowerPoint presentations and let your creativity shine in your next talk or pitch. Your audience awaits an unforgettable experience!

Remember, simplicity is often the key to success, so start small and gradually incorporate 3D elements where they truly enhance your message. With practice and the tools for creating presentations in 3D , like PowerPoint at the forefront, you’ll become a master at using 3D to engage and impress your audience.

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Get creative with 3D models

On Windows and macOS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook support inserting 3D models directly into your documents, workbooks or presentations to illustrate a point. You can rotate models 360 degrees or tilt up and down to show a specific feature of an object.

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Add 3D objects from a local file

You insert 3D models into your files much the same way as other images. On the Insert tab of the ribbon select 3D Models and then From a File .

Once it's inserted you can use the controls to manipulate the image:

Add 3D Models from our online library

To select a 3D Model from our online library, choose 3D Models > From Online Sources . In the dialog box that appears you can browse, or search for, 3D images from the catalog. 

Select one or more images and click Insert .

Change how your 3D models look in Office

When you insert a 3D model into your Office file you'll get a contextual tab on the ribbon under 3D Model Tools called Format . On the format tab there are some handy controls to help you customize how your 3D images are going to look.

The 3D Model Views gallery gives you a collection of preset views that you can use on your image. For example you can quickly select the head-on view or the top-down view.

If you've got multiple 3D models and you're having trouble selecting the one you want to work with, click the Selection Pane to turn on the list of objects. Then you can easily select the image or images that you want to select.

The Align tool helps you place your image on the page or slide—at the top or side, for example.

Pan & Zoom gives you control of how your 3D image fits within the frame. Click the Pan & Zoom button, then click and drag the object within the frame to move it. Use the Zoom arrow on the right-side of the frame to make the object appear larger or smaller within the frame.

Once you have your 3D images inserted you can do all kinds of exciting things with them, such as using PowerPoint's Morph Transition to make the object appear to rotate or spin.

Send 3D Models in email

In Outlook 2019 or newer, you can insert 3D models into an email message. To use this feature you have to be using the full-sized message editor. If you create a new email you'll already be using it, but if you are replying to a message in the reading pane you'll need to click Pop Out to expand the message editor to full-size. Then you can go to the Insert tab and click 3D Models.

One important thing to remember is that the other person won't be able to edit the model you insert in the message. 3D models in emails are converted into pictures when sent, so the other person can't edit it.

Supported versions of macOS

3D models in Microsoft 365 for Mac or Office 2019 for Mac are supported on macOS version 10.12 and on macOS version 10.13.4 and later.

This feature isn't supported on macOS version 10.11 and earlier. It also isn't supported on macOS version 10.13.0 through 10.13.3. If you’re running one of those versions, you’ll need to upgrade to a newer one to use 3D.

To select a 3D Model from our online library, choose 3D Models > From Online Sources . In the dialog box that appears you can browse, or search for, 3D images from the catalog.  

If you've got multiple 3D models and you're having trouble selecting the one you want to work with, open the Selection Pane to turn on the list of objects ( Home tab > Arrange > Selection Pane ). Then you can easily select the image or images that you want to select.

Once you have your 3D images inserted you can do all kinds of exciting things with them, such as using the Morph transition to make the object appear to rotate or spin.

Add 3D models

To insert 3D models in Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for Windows Mobile go to the Insert tab of the ribbon and select 3D Models .

The pane will open. Select one, or more, images and click Insert .

Select any 3D model you've inserted in Office for Windows Mobile and you should see a 3D Model tab appear on the ribbon. Here you'll find tools that let you rotate your model a preset amount (you can always just use your mouse to manually rotate it exactly the way you want, if you prefer), or make other changes.

Some of the changes you can make include:

Wrap text controls how text will flow around your 3D model on the page. Perhaps you want your model to stand alone and for text to only be above or below it? Perhaps you want the 3D model to only take part of the screen and for text to flow alongside it as well? This tool lets you make those choices.

Forward or Backward let you arrange how other objects on the page appear with your 3D model. For example, if you wanted to add an arrow shape and have it appear on top of your model, pointing at something, you could send the 3D model backward and bring the arrow shape forward, so that the arrow appears on top of your 3D model. Forward and Backward let you have multiple layers of images or objects.

Size and Position give you some tools that let you precisely resize your 3D model. If you need the 3D model to be exactly 4.12 inches tall that may be difficult to do by dragging the mouse, but in the Size and Position tool you can type the exact height and width you want. You can also use this tool to rotate your model, around any or all 3 of the axes, to a precise degree.

Alt Text allows you to specify a brief text description of your 3D model for the benefit of people with visual impairments who rely on a screen reader to consume your file.

After you've made changes to your model you may decide that you want to undo the changes you made. The Reset button on the right end of the 3D Model tab will let you put the model back the way it was before you started changing it.

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Microsoft 365 doesn't have traditional clip art, but 3D models are a new kind of clip art: The online library of ready-to-use three-dimensional graphics has many graphics to choose from that you can use as-is or adapt.

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In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create 3D spinning objects in PowerPoint.

And the cool thing about this trick is that it’s one of those “you can’t believe it was done in PowerPoint” tricks (as you can see below).

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Part #1: Create a 3D object

For this animation tutorial I’ll make a rotating cube, so on a blank slide (I’m using a slide with a blue gradient background color), insert a rectangle (or other shape / object of your choice) and format it anyway that you like.

For this tutorial, I’ll use this purple square.

To make your object 3D, right-click the object and from the right-click menu select Format Shape.

Within the format shape dialog box open, select 3D rotation, and add 20 degrees for the X and 20 degrees for the right so that you can see the depth of the shape.

With the dialog box still open, navigate to the 3D Format section on the left side of the dialog box, change the color of the depth to something darker (I’ve chosen a dark purple), make the shape Depth on the right 200 points and then close the dialog box.

The resulting shape for this animation tutorial is not a perfect cube, but it is good enough to demonstrate how to create a 3D rotation animation.

Part #2: Animate your shape

Part #3: Layering the objects to create the animation effect

Step #1. rotate object back into a 2d object.

Step #2. Duplicate the Object

Step #3. Rotate the New Object 10°

Step #4. Place the New Object

Step #5. Repeat Steps #3 and #4 Until the Rotation is Complete

Step #6. Remove the Last Disappear Animation

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Create custom 3D models for PowerPoint

• Written by: Ingrid Mengdehl
• Categories: PowerPoint design , PowerPoint animation
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When Microsoft brought out 3D models support in PowerPoint, we were all a bit excited. From first experiments rotating objects with Morph to ambitious plans to recreate Star Wars in our favourite presentation software, we were determined to push boundaries. However, there are only so many times you can play around with the animated 3D T-Rex to make it look like he’s about to eat your audience. (I know, I’ve tried). There usually comes a point where you want to create your own 3D models in PowerPoint to add that little pinch of excitement to your presentation. If you don’t know where to begin, fear not. We have just the guide for you!

We decided to start with a cube. It’s easy to achieve, but we can guarantee it will raise your status amongst your friends and colleagues. (If they’re not that impressed, we recommend better friends. No one needs that kind of negativity in their life.) To see what you’ll be able to achieve once you’ve read this article, have a quick look at the video below.

Ready to give a go? Perfect.

For this tutorial, you’ll need two different pieces of software. The first one is PowerPoint, which you should already have. The second is a free Windows app called 3D Builder . You can get it from the Windows Store.

Step 1: Create your cube’s faces

Open PowerPoint and create a new presentation. Add a blank slide.

Insert six squares. Make sure the squares are the same size using BrightSlide’s Match Size tool. BrightSlide is our brilliant, free PowerPoint design and productivity add-in with lots of helpful tools perfect for PowerPoint people! You can download BrightSlide here .

You can style your squares however you want to (colour fill, transparent, with or without outlines,…). Add text or pictures inside. We used a mix of illustrations and text.

Once you’re happy with how your squares look, save them individually as pictures. Select one square (and all its content), right-click, and select Save as Picture .

Select the destination and save as PNG . You should end up with six pictures like this:

Step 2: Create your 3D cube

Here comes the exciting bit. Once you’ve installed the 3D Builder, open it. On the welcome screen, click on New Scene .

Once the scene is created, go to the top-left and click on Insert > Cube . Congratulations! You now have a 3D model of a cube.

The next step is to add the designed faces you’ve already made. To do that, make sure your cube is selected, then go to Paint > Texture .

This will open the painting options. From there, click on Selected > Load . It will open a browsing window and you can navigate to the folder where you saved the faces. Select the first one.

If you now hover over the cube, your cursor will change to a little airbrush icon. Click on one face to apply it. It should now look like this (though, obviously, with your design instead):

Click in the grey area to rotate around the cube and repeat this process for each face. Remember, you’ll have to load the new surface every time. Once you’re happy with it, click the Apply button in the top left.

That’s it! Your model is ready. You just need to save it. Click on the Save icon in the top-right corner and select the destination folder. Make sure it is saved as a .3mf file.

There we go. Just one final step left before you create literal magic.

Step 3: Importing and animating 3D models in PowerPoint

Go back to PowerPoint. Either create a new file or use the one in which you created the faces. Go to the Insert tab, then 3D Models > From a File…

Find your cube and insert it. This will place your 3D cube on the slide. Arrange it however you want for its starting position:

Once you’re happy, select the slide in the panel on the left and hit Ctrl+D (or right-click and Duplicate Slide ). On the new slide, move the model so that it shows a different face. Repeat this process however many times you need.

When this is done, select all slides showing the cube, then go to the Transitions tab and select Morph in the drop down menu.

That’s it! You’re done. Hit F5 or go into Show Mode , and watch your 3D model rotating around with each click. You can also go back and forth using the Left and Right arrows on your keyboard.

This technique can be applied to more complex elements, so feel free to have a play around with 3D Builder. It’s probably the least intimidating 3D software out there and is a great starting point (not to mention, free!). To give you an idea of what’s possible, here’s an animated zoetrope that was built in the same way as the cube:

Want to have a play with the cube we created? You can download it here .

If you make a 3D model in PowerPoint that you’re really proud of, let us know on Twitter or by email at [email protected] ! We love seeing what other people get up to in PowerPoint.

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At BrightCarbon, we animate a lot in PowerPoint. Sometimes, it’s things as simple as a “Fade In” or “Zoom Out”. The rest of the time, it’s more complicated stuff that makes us look a bit like magicians. As we like to share the magic, here are a couple of tips that might make it easier for you when working with complicated animation sequences...

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"PowerPoint found an error that it can't correct. You should save presentations, quit, and then restart PowerPoint." Except, well, you can’t save, because that’s when the error appears. And nobody likes to lose work...

This is amazing ! thanks for sharing.

However I’m looking for a tuto that will allow me to make turn an excel graphic like in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZHDhmM6KTc at 00:32

If you can help me it will be great

Thanks a lot in advance

This is beautiful

This was great…is there anyway to access the 3d ms models and save them directly to my hard drive to use the models in non microsoft programs? ty also can you make available the zoetrope model file?

Glad to hear you liked it! For saving models, the best way to do that would be to go through 3D builder (New Scene > Insert > Add). From there you can get any 3D model available through Microsoft, then, once it’s loaded in your scene, you can save it wherever you want as a .3mf file.

As for the zoetrope file, we’d rather not share it externally. However, you can use the tutorial above to create your very own (in 3D Builder, go to Insert > Custom > Cylinder, and then you can customise it really easily). Let us know if you have anymore questions!

Excellent. No puffery; just facts and encouragement. Thanks

Thank you ! It helped me a lot.

Many thanks for the simple and straight forward explanation on this topic. Really help me in my current project.

Nice, thank you!

Thank you, great way to explain the process, easily.

Really helpful

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How to Make an Animated 3D Floor Plan Presentation in PowerPoint

Presentation skills and aesthetics can make or cut business deals and significantly impact other industries like Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, or Construction. How do professionals in these industries prepare to share their insights and ideas with prospective buyers? Is it through drawings, real-time 3D imaging, or with presentation slides showcasing images of the said project?

In this article, we want to share an entirely different approach for Architects, Realtors, Interior Designers, and Contractors – we will learn how to create a professional-quality PowerPoint presentation that features an animated 3D floor plan, also known as isometric 3D view or axonometric 3D view, how to craft custom infographics from it, and how to deliver engaging presentations in a refreshing format.

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Why Should Professionals Make a 3D PowerPoint Presentation?

Isometric vs. axonometric view – are they the same thing, potential use case scenarios of animated 3d floor plan presentations in powerpoint, assets required to make a 3d floor plan presentation in powerpoint, preparing your floor plan for powerpoint, exporting the .obj file from 3d software, importing the .obj file into powerpoint, duplicating slides + animating or rotating 3d objects, creating infographics from 3d floor plan views in powerpoint, exporting the 3d presentation to hd video format, case study: presenting a housing project for real estate, case study: kitchen renovation project presentation.

Although some concepts can be easily explained with words or simple 2D graphics, speaking about spatial design, understanding the relationships between elements in spaces that shall be cohabited for – maybe – simultaneous functions is not an easy feat. 

To simplify this, let’s say you buy a house, a house you intend to be your home, and your office where you plan to meet with customers. Maybe in 2D dimensions, you can get an idea of what the spaces would look like, but only after furniture is arranged into that space can you get a clear picture of how “livable” that ambient would become.

3D graphics and their usage in architecture signified a before and after for professionals, as they can bring a closer experience to their customers of what their projects would look like after they are completed. For this reason, hyperrealism is a sought-after technique many interior designers and contractors apply to attract customers into buying their services. But where does this stand in terms of PowerPoint presentations?

Experience tells us the fancier the graphics, the higher the customer retention rate, and such a statement fits to a T to Real Estate Marketing . Since it is not easy to show 3D images of buildings in live time (mostly due to hardware requirements), professionals sought methods that can create presentations using those 3D graphics and be repurposed as many times as required. PowerPoint bridges as a convenient tool for this adventure, as we can curate the content into impactful presentation slides or help ourselves using Real Estate PowerPoint templates. A 3D PowerPoint template can be streamed on any device, becoming a simplified resource for professionals on the go or as a shareable document between team members working on the same project.

During the introduction, we mentioned two terms: Isometric and Axonometric View . Although the terms are often used interchangeably, we must clarify this difference before creating our 3D models.

Both Isometric and Axonometric Views are terms to define 3D representations of objects in perspective. An Isometric View is a representation method that showcases an object in the three spatial axes (X, Y, and Z, respectively) at equal angles. The angles between axonometric axes sum 120 degrees, which means each view is made at a 30-degree angle. As a result, we get an image without any kind of deformity in terms of size but limited to depicting depth. In real-case usage, it is the simplest 3D view we can get and the preferred choice in technical drawings and 3D view aerial images.

On the other hand, an Axonometric View is a broader category that encompasses different methods of representing three-dimensional objects in 2D mediums. Since the degrees between axes can vary, this signifies the differentiated depth quality of those 3D views. The types of axonometric views are:

• Dimetric Projection
• Trimetric Projection
• Oblique Projection

Define which view style suits your interests best before creating a 3D model. Although professional-quality software will allow you to present the image in any projection format you desire, that’s not always the case with free 3D tooling.

Presenters can benefit from animated 3D floor plan views when customers must understand the spatial relationship between elements. 

Say you are a contractor hired by a family that wants to renew their 20-year-old kitchen. You can put into words the area requirements or a percentage of how much space they will gain if a wall is moved to turn an old kitchen layout into a contemporary open-space concept. Still, it generally doesn’t bring a sense of “completeness” to the consumer. However, presenting an animation where the family can turn the model and visualize how the furniture will fit into the area, how much light will enter the room, or how that kitchen interacts with other rooms in the same house can make consumers much more receptive to hiring the services of that contractor. And no, no 2D plan can make people without a technical background understand the actual livable space of that project. That’s just the way our brain is wired to comprehend spatial relationships.

Another set of viable scenarios are architecture or interior design students who are required to present their projects at university, architectural contests, and Real Estate projects where you want to sell an unbuilt housing unit to a prospective buyer – that same concept also applies to other usages like commercial buildings, factories, etc.

The main asset required is a 3D house plan model, which can be built using free 3D software like Blender, a web-based application such as Sweet Home 3D, or professional tools such as AutoCAD, 3ds Max, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino, Cinema4D, etc. Hand-drawn floor plans can be scanned to help us build the 3D model, or you can work from scratch on any of those 3D modeling tools.

Remember that Microsoft PowerPoint can support *.obj format for 3D objects. 

Once you have built your 3D Floor Plan, you need to consider these three aspects:

• Which viewing mode do you plan to use: Isometric or Axonometric.
• Detailing of your 3D model.
• Which views are modeled for your project.

We would like to emphasize that final one since PowerPoint allows us to have pre-established views of 3D objects using Top, Bottom, Left, Right, Front, and Back views. If any of those views isn’t modeled and we want to use the view, it would be either non-existent or incomplete, and we cannot go back and forth integrating the 3D model with the presentation file as it doesn’t sync changes in live time.

How to Integrate 3D Floor Plans into PowerPoint

To simplify our process, we will use Sweet Home 3D to create the 3D model for this presentation. Instructions on how to export a 3D model to obj format may vary depending on the software used.

In Sweet Home 3D, go to 3D View > Export to OBJ format . Select the location to save your 3D model and file name, then click Save .

Blender exports to OBJ by going to File > Export > Wavefront (.obj) .

SketchUp works by going to File > Export > 3D Model – then you select .obj as the file format.

BIM software like Revit can also export high-detailed 3D models to obj format. Go to your desired 3D view, File tab > Export > CAD Formats > OBJ.

Open your presentation slide and switch to the Insert tab. Then, on the Ribbon, locate Insert 3D Model From > This Device.

Check our article on how to insert 3D objects in PowerPoint for further information on 3D object handling in PowerPoint.

Depending on what you want to present, you must duplicate slides to create multiple animation effects or infographics for your project.

A 3D gizmo allows us to rotate the 3D floor plan to any desired point. We can select the object and upscale its size if it doesn’t look pixelated. 

There are multiple animation effects you can use to present the 3D model:

• Morph Transition
• Motion Paths

Infographics can be built out of 3D floor plan views as we can extrude elements to create new graphics or displace parts of our 3D model, then use visual aids in PowerPoint to create meaningful slides that help our audience understand the concept we want to convey.

Any of these processes require creating a spare copy of the 3D model , applying the required changes to create the 3D infographic, and then saving it with another name (so there are no file conflicts when importing the second 3D model into the presentation). Typical applications of this technique are:

• Showing the material structure of a wall, floor, or window.
• Moving partition walls to present new enhanced spaces.
• Replacing finishing material.
• Adding/removing furniture to a space.

After completing the presentation design, we can play the presentation as a slideshow, or we can use it to create a high-quality video output. This helps us connect with prospective customers via social media or as a shareable that customers can check as many times as they like.

Go to File > Export > Create a Video to export the presentation to a video format . Select the required definition for your video, and remember to assign it to include Use Recorded Timings and Narrations if you added notes or voiceover to your PowerPoint presentation.

We highly recommend you check our guide on how to convert PowerPoint to video for further information.

For this initial case study, we will showcase a presentation for a housing project in Real Estate. The target audience is investors who are interested in purchasing a property in a new beachside private neighborhood. The presenter must highlight the importance of connecting with nature, infrastructure services (high-speed optic fiber internet, grocery stores, party room, laundry, kindergarten, and gym), private security, and distance from nearby cities. Also, the presenter wants to introduce their prototype units, the different configurations available, and the required investment while retaining a highly visual format that removes friction from the buying process.

Our presentation designer selected a template to deliver this presentation and worked with a 3D housing model made in Sweet Home 3D. The title slide contains a rendering made out of the 3D model – an exterior view.

After introducing the agenda slide , relevant data for the project, and speaking about the location, the presenter now shows the 3D floor plan infographic view in a series of slides. First, speaking about selected views from the kitchen area.

Next, the speaker discusses how the living room can serve as a multi-purpose area and also as a spare bedroom. It is possible for the audience to understand these concepts as the 3D furniture gives clear hints about the total livable area.

Finally, the slide discusses the exterior finishing material options since the housing units are customizable.

We can also appreciate the full impact of this presentation in this animated GIF shown below.

For our second case study, we will take from the abovementioned idea: a contractor delivering a kitchen renovation project to a married couple who purchased an old home. The couple wants to move in ASAP, but the house requires a full kitchen renovation, which involves tearing down a partition wall separating the kitchen from the living room to create an open space concept and renewing material finishes, furniture, and appliances.

As the contractor acknowledges the importance of remaining within budget for this young couple, he meets with his customers. He delivers a presentation on what the project is going to be about. The first slide in this presentation is a breakdown of the tasks required to complete the kitchen renewal process.

Then, a Gantt Chart is shown so the couple can see whether the delivery date aligns with their moving plans and when payments should be made to complete each renovation phase.

Finally, the presenter delivers the core slide: a 3D floor plan view of the kitchen’s appearance once finished. This visual element amazes the couple as they can move inside the space and “live” the project they envisioned. Using the 3D images for PowerPoint helped this contractor secure the deal in contrast with another, lower-pricing option the couple also contacted.

As we’ve seen, using 3D models in construction or architectural presentations is vital, as presenters can put visuals into what they envisioned rather than confusing customers with tons of irrelevant data. 

Working with the methodology presented in this article simplifies the process of presenting properties or projects, which used to involve creating animated 3D renderings that took countless hours to craft. Animated 3D floor plan presentations can be handled using a tablet and a projector, two resources presenters have at bay, and not lose quality in the process. Pairing that 3D model with a professional-quality Real Estate presentation template is your ticket to success.

We hope this guide can trigger some ideas on how to build your 3D floor plan presentation. See you next time!

1. Real Estate Listing Template for Floor Plan Presentation

Get ready to introduce any real estate listing using 3D floor plan views with the help of this template. Using rhomboid tiles, the title slide allows you to use multiple views of your 3D model or use 3D renderings crafted out of those views. Presenters can introduce their team, showcase the project’s main amenities, expose the pricing evolution in a pre-defined time, and more.

Use This Template

2. Real Estate Project Presentation Slide Deck

Housing projects that require input from investors require more than fancy icons to convince people to acquire a property. To further complement your 3D floor plan presentation, we invite you to use this Real Estate slide deck that includes tools intended to present an executive summary of the project, investment planning,  opportunities linked to the project, factors that may affect its value, and a series of customizable informative slides. Pair this real estate template with your 3D floor plan model for maximum customer engagement!

3. Residential Real Estate Slides for 3D Floor Plan Presentation

Get your hands on real estate vendors made out of high-quality vector graphics to further enhance your 3D model presentation in PowerPoint. In blue and green layout, this fully customizable template allows you to place any 3D model with ease, illustrating its views from different angles. The titles and subheadings are ideal for discussing the project’s core features while presenting your pitch to prospective sellers.

4. House for Sale Listing Template for PowerPoint

Real Estate agents can benefit from using 3D floor plan views in their listing ads by pairing this template with their model. Introduce images from exterior facades, full aerial 3D floor plan, pricing, main features, and contact data. Ideal to grab the interest of prospective customers with a creative approach.

5. Property Development Real Estate Slide Deck for PowerPoint

3D views and hyperrealistic renderings are among the preferred assets of Real Estate professionals to attract investors to unbuilt projects. You can give them a detailed living experience of your project using an axonometric 3D view of the project and, simultaneously, lay critical information about the company behind the project, team members, a competitive analysis of the sector, a SWOT analysis, etc.

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6 ways to create more interactive powerpoint presentations.

Engage your audience with cool, actionable features.

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• Add a QR code
• Embed Microsoft Forms (Education or Business Only)
• Embed a Live Web Page
• Add Links and Menus
• Add Clickable Images to Give More Info
• Add a Countdown Timer

We've all been to a presentation where the speaker bores you to death with a mundane PowerPoint presentation. Actually, the speaker could have kept you much more engaged by adding some interactive features to their slideshow. Let's look into some of these options.

1. Add a QR code

Adding a QR code can be particularly useful if you want to direct your audience to an online form, website, or video.

Some websites have in-built ways to create a QR code. For example, on Microsoft Forms , when you click "Collect Responses," you'll see the QR code option via the icon highlighted in the screenshot below. You can either right-click the QR code to copy and paste it into your presentation, or click "Download" to add it to your device gallery to insert the QR code as a picture.

In fact, you can easily add a QR code to take your viewer to any website. On Microsoft Edge, right-click anywhere on a web page where there isn't already a link, and left-click "Create QR Code For This Page."

You can also create QR codes in other browsers, such as Chrome.

You can then copy or download the QR code to use wherever you like in your presentation.

2. Embed Microsoft Forms (Education or Business Only)

If you plan to send your PPT presentation to others—for example, if you're a trainer sending step-by-step instruction presentation, a teacher sending an independent learning task to your students, or a campaigner for your local councilor sending a persuasive PPT to constituents—you might want to embed a quiz, questionnaire, pole, or feedback survey in your presentation.

In PowerPoint, open the "Insert" tab on the ribbon, and in the Forms group, click "Forms". If you cannot see this option, you can add new buttons to the ribbon .

As at April 2024, this feature is only available for those using their work or school account. We're using a Microsoft 365 Personal account in the screenshot below, which is why the Forms icon is grayed out.

Then, a sidebar will appear on the right-hand side of your screen, where you can either choose a form you have already created or opt to craft a new form.

Now, you can share your PPT presentation with others , who can click the fields and submit their responses when they view the presentation.

3. Embed a Live Web Page

You could always screenshot a web page and paste that into your PPT, but that's not a very interactive addition to your presentation. Instead, you can embed a live web page into your PPT so that people with access to your presentation can interact actively with its contents.

To do this, we will need to add an add-in to our PPT account .

Add-ins are not always reliable or secure. Before installing an add-in to your Microsoft account, check that the author is a reputable company, and type the add-in's name into a search engine to read reviews and other users' experiences.

To embed a web page, add the Web Viewer add-in ( this is an add-in created by Microsoft ).

Go to the relevant slide and open the Web Viewer add-in. Then, copy and paste the secure URL into the field box, and remove https:// from the start of the address. In our example, we will add a selector wheel to our slide. Click "Preview" to see a sample of the web page's appearance in your presentation.

This is how ours will look.

When you or someone with access to your presentation views the slideshow, this web page will be live and interactive.

4. Add Links and Menus

As well as moving from one slide to the next through a keyboard action or mouse click, you can create links within your presentation to direct the audience to specific locations.

To create a link, right-click the outline of the clickable object, and click "Link."

In the Insert Hyperlink dialog box, click "Place In This Document," choose the landing destination, and click "OK."

What's more, to make it clear that an object is clickable, you can use action buttons. Open the "Insert" tab on the ribbon, click "Shape," and then choose an appropriate action button. Usefully, PPT will automatically prompt you to add a link to these shapes.

You might also want a menu that displays on every slide. Once you have created the menu, add the links using the method outlined above. Then, select all the items, press Ctrl+C (copy), and then use Ctrl+V to paste them in your other slides.

5. Add Clickable Images to Give More Info

Through PowerPoint's animations, you can give your viewer the power to choose what they see and when they see it. This works nicely whether you're planning to send your presentation to others to run through independently or whether you're presenting in front of a group and want your audience to decide which action they want to take.

Start by creating the objects that will be clickable (trigger) and the items that will appear (pop-up).

Then, select all the pop-ups together. When you click "Animations" on the ribbon and choose an appropriate animation for the effect you want to achieve, this will be applied to all objects you have selected.

The next step is to rename the triggers in your presentation. To do this, open the "Home" tab, and in the Editing group, click "Select", and then "Selection Pane."

With the Selection Pane open, select each trigger on your slide individually, and rename them in the Selection Pane, so that they can be easily linked to in the next step.

Finally, go back to the first pop-up. Open the "Animations" tab, and in the Advanced Animation group, click the "Trigger" drop-down arrow. Then, you can set the item to appear when a trigger is clicked in your presentation.

If you want your item to disappear when the trigger is clicked again, select the pop-up, click "Add Animation" in the Advanced Animation group, choose an Exit animation, and follow the same step to link that animation to the trigger button.

6. Add a Countdown Timer

A great way to get your audience to engage with your PPT presentation is to keep them on edge by adding a countdown timer. Whether you're leading a presentation and want to let your audience stop to discuss a topic, or running an online quiz with time-limit questions, having a countdown timer means your audience will keep their eye on your slide throughout.

To do this, you need to animate text boxes or shapes containing your countdown numbers. Choose and format a shape and type the highest number that your countdown clock will need. In our case, we're creating a 10-second timer.

Now, with your shape selected, open the "Animations" tab on the ribbon and click the animation drop-down arrow. Then, in the Exit menu, click "Disappear."

Open the Animation Pane, and click the drop-down arrow next to the animation you've just added. From there, choose "Timing."

Make sure "On Click" is selected in the Start menu, and change the Delay option to "1 second," before clicking "OK."

Then, with this shape still selected, press Ctrl+C (copy), and then Ctrl+V (paste). In the second box, type 9 . With the Animation Pane still open and this second shape selected, click the drop-down arrow and choose "Timing" again. Change the Start option to "After Previous," and make sure the Delay option is 1 second. Then, click "OK."

We can now use this second shape as our template, as when we copy and paste it again, the animations will also duplicate. With this second shape selected, press Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V, type 8 into the box, and continue to do the same until you get to 0 .

Next, remove the animations from the "0" box, as you don't want this to disappear. To do this, click the shape, and in the Animation Pane drop-down, click "Remove."

You now need to layer them in order. Right-click the box containing number 1, and click "Bring To Front." You will now see that box on the top. Do the same with the other numbers in ascending order.

Finally, you need to align the objects together. Click anywhere on your slide and press Ctrl+A. Then, in the Home tab on the ribbon, click "Arrange." First click "Align Center," and then bring the menu up again, so that you can click "Align Middle."

Press Ctrl+A again to select your timer, and you can then move your timer or copy and paste it elsewhere.

Press F5 to see the presentation in action, and when you get to the slide containing the timer, click anywhere on the slide to see your countdown timer in action!

Now that your PPT presentation is more interactive, make sure you've avoided these eight common presentational mistakes before you present your slides.

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How to Make a “Good” Presentation “Great”

• Guy Kawasaki

Remember: Less is more.

A strong presentation is so much more than information pasted onto a series of slides with fancy backgrounds. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others. Here are some unique elements that make a presentation stand out.

• Fonts: Sans Serif fonts such as Helvetica or Arial are preferred for their clean lines, which make them easy to digest at various sizes and distances. Limit the number of font styles to two: one for headings and another for body text, to avoid visual confusion or distractions.
• Colors: Colors can evoke emotions and highlight critical points, but their overuse can lead to a cluttered and confusing presentation. A limited palette of two to three main colors, complemented by a simple background, can help you draw attention to key elements without overwhelming the audience.
• Pictures: Pictures can communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably but choosing the right images is key. Images or pictures should be big (perhaps 20-25% of the page), bold, and have a clear purpose that complements the slide’s text.
• Layout: Don’t overcrowd your slides with too much information. When in doubt, adhere to the principle of simplicity, and aim for a clean and uncluttered layout with plenty of white space around text and images. Think phrases and bullets, not sentences.

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How to Visually Present B2B Segmentation in PowerPoint

Do you want to showcase a B2B segmentation in a visually compelling way? Consider using visual forms such as pyramid charts, matrices, and 3d cubes to present segmentation. It’s an easy way to enhance the visual appeal of your showcase. 

We present a few ideas on how to present some of the segmentation approaches to the B2B market, including RFM, Firmographic, and Tier-based framework below.

The visualizations are the result of our slide design experience of presenting various business data, where we, as designers, try to find a balance between showing essential information simply, usability, and attractiveness of presentation. Content was developed in cooperation with our partner, a senior corporate management consultant.

Get all the graphics presented here – click on the slide pictures to see and download the source illustration. Check the full B2B Customer Segmentation Models Presentation PowerPoint Template .

Visualizing the Firmographic B2B Segmentation Data

In the first example, we show how you can visualize firmographic segmentation of the various data categories representing B2B clients such as industry type, geographic location, company size, and annual revenue.

We used different data charts and a map for geographic data to visualize this information. Look at the layout of this slide. Here you can see a lot of data in one slide, but the objects are aligned and colors are consistent, that’s why the slide is easy to read. By charts, we present several B2B segmentation data together in one easily understandable visual slide. Using simple bar charts makes it easier for audiences to read key trends and patterns in B2B segmentation information at a glance.

Additionally, visual elements such as bookmark shapes and icons capture the audience’s attention and keep them engaged during presentations of B2B segmentation data.

Explaining the Essence of RFM Analysis for B2B Segmentation

If you’re looking for slide ideas to explain what RFM analysis is, we have a simple way to show it by diagrams. RFM method is a popular way to segment B2B customers based on their purchase recency, frequency, and monetary value. 

Below is our proposal for how you can present visually those 3 categories for clearer understanding. You can see the three columns referring to particular ones:

• Frequency 

One of the importance of effective design is to arrange content.  In the slide picture above you can see two parts of the layout. One of them is the main area with RFM metrics. The second part is the place for some comments, if you want to add some conclusions and additional information.

If you have the analysis of a few factors, we suggest using columns arranged equally. Each of the factors we highlight thanks to adding icons and distinctive colors. 

Later you can refer to those icons or colors if you are about to present more specific RFM data.

Illustrating 3-dimensional B2B Client Segmentation by RFM Using Cubes

To present the B2B segmentation of your business customers by  RFM segmentation method (recency, frequency, value categories), you can consider using a 3-dimensional segmentation cube . By visualizing segmentation data in a three-dimensional space, you can make a more holistic analysis, understand its position, and uncover trends better that may not be apparent in traditional two-dimensional representations.

In the slide above we show you how to use a cubic diagram if you need to present segmentation. The use of a 3-dimensional segmentation cube can enhance your presentation. In this case, you can see a sample when we create a 3-dimensional cube using squares. It’s an easy way to show a better segment position. 

We created this 3D cube from vector shapes, and thanks to that all shapes are editable. They can be easily recolored to show more segments if needed.

Showing 1-dimensional B2B Clients Segmentation in Pyramid Chart

If you have a simple segmentation based on one main category, you can visualize tiers of such segmentation using a pyramid chart. 

See a slide design we proposed for such visualization.

Pyramid charts allow for the hierarchical representation of data. Larger segments at the bottom indicate the lowest revenue values and the business importance of Tier 4. The segment at the top indicated the highest annual revenue and importance of the Tier 1 clients. Those B2B clients are the ones generating the most profit and you should focus most attention on them. 

The shape of a pyramid chart naturally draws attention and creates visual impact, that’s why we suggest using it for emphasizing key data points. Here we used a pyramid chart to show the importance of tiers and their associated data such as annual revenue and several clients in the segment. We highlight the most important data by colors and bold. The light gray shapes are complementary to the slide layout. This makes the slide clear and readable.

Key Tips on Presenting B2B Segmentation

When you create your presentation of your B2B client segmentation, keep these simple design guidelines in mind for a clear, captivating, and easily understandable delivery:

• use a consistent graphical style throughout your presentation to maintain visual coherence
• plan the layout of your slides, particularly for those containing a lot of text or data, to ensure a well-balanced and engaging design,
• add icons to enhance the visual appeal of your presentation
• use some special shapes for attracting attention to key points, e.g. pyramid chart or 3D cube.

By following these basic design principles, you can create a compelling presentation that leaves a lasting impact on your audience.

Resource: B2B Customer Segmentation Models Presentation PowerPoint Template

The examples above used the graphics from a PowerPoint template on the topic of B2B customer segmentation. All slides are available in the infoDiagram collection of presentation graphics.

B2B Customer Segmentation Models PPT Presentation

Moreover, you can extend your data presentation with a Point of Sale Segmentation Strategy (PPT Template) right here.