When trying to share a PowerPoint file, clicking on Share Now results in an error.
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Cause
This occurs when the user does not have PowerPoint installed on the computer they are using.
Workarounds
There are three workarounds for this:
1) Use Mozilla Firefox
This affects Chromium browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Mozilla Firefox is not affected.
2) Export the PowerPoint file to a PDF
If your file is stored on OneDrive:
- Open the file
- Click the File Menu
- Click Save As
Click Download as PDF
3) Get someone else to upload the file for you
As long as they have PowerPoint installed.