"Mark Areas to Keep/Remove" ribbons on Background Remove are not popping up

Question

I am trying to remove the background on some photos in Power Point but when I click "Remove Background," I am automatically taken to the "Edit Picture" page where the program removes the background. However, there is no further option for me to manually refine it. The Mark Areas to Keep/Remove ribbons are no longer shown. How do I get those back?

Answer 1

Hello,

The solution outlined here should help: Is there anyway to use the OLD Remove background tool instead of the new slop?

Just a quick note: the link will take you to a different community space outside of Microsoft Q&A.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hi,

Are you using the simplified ribbon or the full ribbon in PowerPoint?

Select the picture, go to Picture Format, then choose Remove Background. If “Mark Areas to Keep/Remove” is missing, turn off the simplified ribbon at the top right or maximize the window so all commands show. If still missing, update Office from File > Account > Update Options > Update Now to restore the full background removal tools.