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Selecting multiple objects on a slide in Powerpoint for iPad

Anonymous
2014-03-31T05:17:42+00:00

Is it possible to select multiple shapes in Powerpoint for iPad so, for example, I and move a group of items around the screen together?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-07-26T12:35:53+00:00

    PowerPoint now supports selecting multiple object on a slide!

    You have to press and hold an object with one finger and then tap other objects with another finger.

    Problem solved!!!!

    Cheers

    Luccino

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-03-31T18:15:04+00:00

    Selecting multiple objects is currently not supported in PowerPoint for iPad.

    If a set of items is already grouped (using a different client like PowerPoint for Windows/Mac), you can move those objects as a group on the iPad.

    Thanks for the feedback, and let us know if there is anything else you would like to see improved!

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-01-16T04:13:00+00:00

    Couldn't agree more with every comment here. I'm sure there's a whole generation of people who have built their design habits around PowerPoint. To have such an inferior product on iPad seems such a waste.

    judging by the time that this thread has been going I'm sad to see microsofts slow response - and only leaves the door open for prezi and the other contenders...

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  2. Steve Rindsberg 99,086 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2016-01-16T16:48:33+00:00

    All understood. Thanks.

    But have you gone to powerpoint.uservoice.com and entered this as a feature request there or better, searched for and up-voted other requests for the same feature?

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-01-16T18:22:49+00:00

    I sincerely hope Microsoft is that interested in comments from customers that they take their needs & requests seriously and periodically scan the web for requirements & suggestions. Who is the customer here? Why do I have to bend over backwards to make something as clear as requiring a car to have a reverse gear or a house to have windows? I am happy with Keynote on my iPad for the time being.

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