Can't change layout names in Mac PPT templates

Question

The layout names in the Mac version of PowerPoint are different from those in the Windows version, on which the template was created. When I go into slide master view on the Mac version, the correct names are displayed. But the layout names in regular view are not updated.

Answer 1

Dear Sanjay Khatri

Welcome, and thank you for sharing your issue in the Q&A forum.

Based on the information you provided, here is a summary of troubleshooting steps you can try:

1. Re-apply Layout for Each Slide

• Go to Normal View.
• Select the slide with the incorrect layout name.
• Navigate to Home > Layout.
• Re-select the current layout (the one the slide is already using).
• This will refresh the slide and pull the correct layout name from the Slide Master.

2. Force Refresh by Duplicating the Layout

• Go to View > Slide Master.
• Select the problematic layout. Right-click and choose Duplicate Layout.
• Rename the new layout (e.g., add “Test”).
• Return to Normal View and apply the new layout to the affected slides.

3. Create a New Template on Mac

• Open the file on your Mac.
• Go to Slide Master View and check or rename layouts if needed.
• Save the template: File > Save as Template (.potx)
• Create a new presentation from this template: File > New from Template.
• Copy content from the old file into the new one (copy objects only or use Reuse Slides with Keep Source Formatting).

4. Check Language and PowerPoint Version

• Make sure both Mac and Windows versions of PowerPoint are updated to the latest release.
• Verify that the display language is consistent to avoid mismatched default layout names.

I hope these steps are helpful. If you encounter any further issues, please feel free to share, I’m always ready to assist you.

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