Compare and merge slides in PowerPoint 2010
One of the little trumpeted but extremely valuable features in PowerPoint 2010 is the ability to compare and merge slides from separate decks. To use this feature, first open your main presentation file and go to the Review tab. Click the Compare button:
Select the file you wish to compare it with and click Merge:
Don't worry, the changes from the second document won't be retained unless you review and accept them.
Now look at the Revisions pane on the right for a list of overall changes:
And also any changes to the selected slide:
Right click changes you wish to keep and choose Accept Change:
Or leave changes alone and they'll be rejected and disappear when you save and close the document.
Suzanne
Anonymous
October 04, 2011
Great feature - i'm surprised it's not been "trumpeted" more! I just stumbled across it...Anonymous
June 27, 2012
Thank you, needed to make sure I was understanding this functionAnonymous
November 30, 2012
Very kewel - thanks much!