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How to Use the Slide Sorter View in PowerPoint
The Slide Sorter view makes grouping and reorganizing slides a breeze
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Select View > Slide Sorter or select Slide Sorter on the Task Bar in the bottom right.To reorder a slide, drag it into a new location.
This article explains how to use Slide Sorter view to reorder your slides by dragging and dropping them into a different sequence. Instructions apply to PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010. Use the Slide Sorter in PowerPoint
When you first open your PowerPoint presentation, all the slides are listed as thumbnails on the left side of the PowerPoint window. Drag slides up and down on this list to reorder them. If you have a long PowerPoint presentation, however, it’s easier to use the Slide Sorter to reorder them. To access the Slide Sorter, select View > Slide Sorter. Or, select Slide Sorter on the Task Bar in the bottom-right corner of the PowerPoint window. Drag Your Slides to Reorganize Them
In Slide Sorter view, PowerPoint slides display as a series thumbnails. Each slide displays a number under the bottom-left corner to show which order they're in. To reorder a slide, drag it into a new location. Break a Presentation into Sections
If you have different people creating or presenting different parts of the presentation, or if you have different topics within your presentation, organize your presentation into sections using the Slide Sorter view. Grouping your slides into sections is like using folders to organize your files in File Explorer. To create a section, right-click between the two slides where you want to split the presentation and select Add Section. Each section starts on a new line in the Slide Sorter view. You can create as many sections as you like. Rename a Section
When you create a new section, the Rename Section dialog box opens. In the Section name text box, enter a new name for the section and select Rename. To change the section name later, right-click the section name in Slide Sorter view and select Rename Section. In the Rename Section dialog box, enter a name in the Section name box and select Rename. Move or Remove Sections
To reorder the sections in your presentation, move the sections. To move a section, right-click on the section name and select either Move Section Up or Move Section Down. If it’s the first section, Move Section Up is grayed out and not available. If you right-click on the last section, Move Section Down is grayed out. Return to the Normal View
When you’re finished reordering your slides, creating sections, and arranging your sections, select View > Normal. In Normal view, slides display in the new order in the list of thumbnails on the left side of the PowerPoint window. If you added sections, you’ll see your section headings, as well. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Select Multiple Slides in PowerPoint How to Hide and Unhide a Slide in PowerPoint How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation Outline View in PowerPoint or OpenOffice How to Copy a PowerPoint Design Template to Another Presentation How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint How to Add Page Numbers in PowerPoint How to Insert a Copyright Symbol or Emoji on a PowerPoint Slide Tips for Solving Common PowerPoint Problems How to Cite Pictures in PowerPoint Slide Layouts in PowerPoint PPTX File (What It Is and How to Open One) How to Use PowerPoint Slide Master Layouts How to Increase PowerPoint Slide Number Size How to Add Audio to PowerPoint Using Multiple Design Themes in PowerPoint Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies