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January 5, 2026
ToolsToo Pro v12 continues its long tradition of elevating PowerPoint productivity, and in this in depth conversation, creator Gil Segal shares what’s new and why it matters. From powerful additions like Make Same Shape, Swap Formatting, and Extract Comments to expanded chain tools that unlock deeper automation, Gil explains how user feedback and real world workflows shape each release. This interview offers a clear look at how ToolsToo keeps evolving to help presenters work faster and smarter.
You get 8 shape types plus lines as part of this Organic Shapes collection. Each of these 8 shape types have 10 variants. So you end up with 80 hand-drawn shape options! Again each of these 80 shapes have 12 brush stroke styles! Plus you get the lines and arrows in 12 brush stroke styles too. Combine all variations to end up with more than 3000 possibilities.
December 5, 2025
Boris Hristov is the Founder of presentation agency 356labs and a PowerPoint MVP. He has presented in 25+ countries and has been rated as the top speaker numerous times. Boris has years of experience as a trainer, mentor and consultant and works with many companies to help them craft and deliver truly effective presentations. In this conversation, Boris discusses the upcoming Present to Succeed 2026 online conference, being held in-person and online in London on May 21st, 2026, and in Sofia on June 12th, 2026.
Inserting a New Slide with Copilot in PowerPoint 365 for Windows
December 23, 2025
In this issue, we dig into the details that elevate everyday presentations into polished experiences. We begin with think-cell 14 niceties — the small but powerful features that help you work smarter and design cleaner slides. For those of you who haven't used think-cell, it is a PowerPoint add-in that with over 1.3 million users. Then, we explore how to use animations thoughtfully, enabling them to enhance rather than distract during your slideshow. And because even the best tools aren’t helpful when technical glitches strike, we include a practical guide to repairing file associations in Windows 11 so your workflow stays smooth. Together, these pieces remind us that mastering both finesse and fundamentals leads to presentations that feel effortless and professional.
Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.
December 18, 2025
You may be certain that PowerPoint is installed on your computer, yet when you double-click a PowerPoint file, it either fails to open in PowerPoint or launches in an unexpected application. There is no cause for concern. This behavior typically indicates that Windows 11 is no longer correctly identifying which application should open that file type. It is similar to a delivery reaching the wrong address—the intended application is available, but the file is being directed elsewhere.
Learn how to repair PowerPoint file associations in Windows 11.
December 17, 2025
Discover the subtle yet powerful enhancements in think cell 14 that make PowerPoint smarter, faster, and more intuitive. This release builds on the add in’s tradition of “niceties”—small but impactful refinements that quietly transform your workflow. Features like Swap Objects, Scale Objects, and Save Slides streamline everyday tasks, helping you maintain polished layouts, resize elements proportionally, and extract client ready decks with ease. More than simple add ons, these tools reflect think cell’s vision of delivering a complete, end to end presentation solution. Whether you’re a consultant, executive, or educator, think cell 14 ensures your slides stay neat, efficient, and presentation ready.
Discover subtle yet powerful enhancements in think-cell 14.
December 16, 2025
PowerPoint’s renewed relevance reminds us that tools matter—but only when paired with strong ideas. In this issue, we explore why PowerPoint is suddenly cool again, not because of trends alone, but because it continues to support clear thinking and purposeful communication. That naturally leads to the art of storytelling, where structure, emotion, and intent turn slides into messages people remember. And behind every polished presentation is something more practical: ensuring the technology simply works, from file associations to smooth workflows. Together, these perspectives highlight a simple truth—great presentations succeed when creativity, narrative, and reliability come together seamlessly.
Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.
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