Options to do PowerPoint file in Teams

Question

Teams does not show the PowerPoint Live option AND in PowerPoint the option to present in Teams also does not appear

Both are up to date and the desktop version on a monthly subscription to MS 365

Answer 1

Hello,

As a personal account user, paid or not paid, you can only view PowerPoint Live if shared at meetings you joined.

You cannot initiate it though. Only users on business tier licenses can initiate it.

Answer 2

If the PowerPoint Live option is not appearing in Microsoft Teams and you are also unable to present a PowerPoint file from PowerPoint itself, there are a few prerequisites you should check:

1. Teams Desktop App: Ensure you are using the Teams desktop app for Windows or Mac. The PowerPoint Live feature is not available in the web version.
2. Office Desktop Apps: Confirm that you have the corresponding Office desktop apps installed (Microsoft Office 2016 or a later version).
3. License: Make sure you have an Office 365 E3 or E5 license that includes the O365ProPlusRetail product ID. You can verify your license by running specific PowerShell commands to check if the required product ID is assigned.

If these prerequisites are met and the issue persists, consider checking for any updates or reinstalling the Teams and Office applications to ensure they are functioning correctly.

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References:

• The "Desktop app" option is missing when trying to edit an Office file in Teams
• Manage meeting policies for content sharing