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6 Useful Tips to Work Faster in PowerPoint (Video in Khmer)

Learn 6 simple tips to work faster in PowerPoint: AutoCorrect shortcut, set Undo limit, take screenshot, open app link, zoom slide, and quick open slide show.

πŸ“…2026-10-07⏱️6 min read✍️Rean Computer 101

Hello all guys! Welcome back to word.rean.me by Rean Computer 101! Today I show you 6 simple tips and tricks to work faster in Microsoft PowerPoint!


Tip 1: Type Fast with AutoCorrect Option

If you type same long phrase many times (like company name or email), use AutoCorrect:

  1. Go to File > Options > Proofing.
  2. Click AutoCorrect Options button.
  3. In Replace box, type short word (example: rc).
  4. In With box, type full text (example: Rean Computer 101).
  5. Click Add > click OK.
  6. Now when you type rc and press space bar, PowerPoint auto change to Rean Computer 101 fast!

1. Type Fast with Auto Correct Option in PowerPoint (9:02)

Tip 2: Increase Max Undo Count in PowerPoint

By default PowerPoint allow undo only 20 times. You can change to 150 times:

  1. Go to File > Options > Advanced.
  2. Find Editing options section.
  3. Change Maximum undos number (up to 150).
  4. Click OK.
  5. Now if you make mistake, press Ctrl + Z many times back!

2. Set Undo Count Limit in PowerPoint (4:13)

Tip 3: Take Screenshot Directly Inside PowerPoint

You no need use Snipping Tool outside:

  1. Go to Insert tab > click Screenshot dropdown.
  2. Select any open window on your desktop to insert directly into slide.
  3. Or click Screen Clipping to drag crop area on screen.
  4. Picture will place inside slide automatic!

3. Take Screenshot in PowerPoint (5:13)

You can click button on slide to open Word, Excel, or PDF document:

  1. Select text box or shape on slide.
  2. Go to Insert tab > click Action (or Link / Action button).
  3. Select Run program > browse to your file or program .exe.
  4. Click OK.
  5. When present slideshow, click that button to launch app fast!

Tip 5: Zoom Slide Details During Presentation

When present slide to people, zoom in on small image or text box:

  1. During slideshow, click Magnifying Glass (πŸ”) icon at bottom left corner.
  2. Click area on slide you want audience to see big.
  3. Move mouse to scroll around.
  4. Press Esc key to zoom out back to normal slide.

5. Zoom Slide During Presentation (4:20)

Tip 6: Open Presentation Fast Without Opening PowerPoint Editor

If you want slide start immediately into full screen slideshow:

  1. Right click on your .pptx file.
  2. Select Show (or Save file as PowerPoint Show *.ppsx).
  3. Or double click .ppsx file to start presentation mode directly without opening edit ribbon!

6. Open Presentation File Fast (3:21)


πŸ’‘ Top 6 PowerPoint Fast Work Tips

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πŸ’‘ Tip 1: AutoCorrect Short Words Set AutoCorrect shortcut like rc for long name text so you type faster without spelling error!
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πŸ’‘ Tip 2: Increase Max Undos to 150 Go to File > Options > Advanced and change Maximum undos to 150 so you can undo mistakes many times.
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πŸ’‘ Tip 3: Quick Screenshot Use Insert > Screenshot > Screen Clipping inside PowerPoint to grab any window on your computer desktop fast.
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πŸ’‘ Tip 4: Launch Program in Slideshow Use Insert > Action to attach executable app or document link to shape button for easy presentation demo!
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πŸ’‘ Tip 5: Slide Magnifier Zoom (πŸ”) Click magnifying glass πŸ” icon during slideshow to zoom in on small details and press Esc to zoom out.
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πŸ’‘ Tip 6: Save as PowerPoint Show (.ppsx) Save presentation as .ppsx so double-clicking opens presentation full screen directly.

Hope this simple guide help all guys work faster in PowerPoint! If you have any question, please comment below. Happy learning!

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