Learn about file opening and closing options within Backstage view in PowerPoint 2010 for Windows. We explore how you can do more with the Open and Close options.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint 2010 for Windows
OS: Windows XP and higher
When you click the File menu and access Backstage view in PowerPoint 2010, you are presented with several options. On this page, we explore three of those options (see Figure 1):
Follow these steps to open an existing file on your computer in PowerPoint 2010:
The Close option is used to close the active presentation. PowerPoint prompts you to save any unsaved changes.
The Exit option allows you to exit the program. If you have one or more presentations open without unsaved changes, you are prompted to save before the program exits.
BackSee Also:
File Types, File Menu, and Backstage View: Open and Close Tabs in Backstage View in PowerPoint (Index Page)
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