Here at聽iTeam HQ, we’re often asked “How do I edit PowerPoint files on my iPad?”.聽When we unpack this question, we find 3 usage scenarios, viz:
Using my iPad, I would like to:
- 鈥isplay PowerPoint files
In this case the iTeam suggests that you Print or Save As鈥� the PowerPoint file to a聽笔顿贵听on the PC or Mac you used to create it. And then that you transfer the resulting PDF file (e.g. via email or , etc.) to your iPad.This method will result in a higher-fidelity version of your PowerPoint presentation, than using the iPad’s built-in capability to view PowerPoint files. Of course, the downside is that your PDF presentation is no longer easily editable. - 鈥dit a PowerPoint file
Microsoft has yet to release MS Office for the iPad. The iTeam has tried a variety of 3rd-party MS Office equivalents for the iPad and currently suggests or .Reference:听carleton.ca/iteam/howto/#msofficeN.B. Depending on the complexity of the PowerPoint file, there may be some rendering problems. And editing may cause some further loss in the file.
- 鈥reate a presentation
If you are creating a presentation on your iPad from scratch, consider Apple’s Keynote App ( | ).Note: If you also have a reliable network connection while creating your presentation, you might also consider a cloud-based, presentation app such as .
Reference: , Will Kelly, Techrepublic.com March 25 2013.
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