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MC259921 – Microsoft will be retiring the feature ‘Office Presentation Service’ from the Windows version of PowerPoint (starting with build 16.0.14122.100000). They will be removing the ‘Office Presentation Service’ option/button from the “Present Online” menu under SlideShow ribbon in PowerPoint for Windows. Instead Microsoft recommends the utilization of “Present Live” in PowerPoint for the Web which is where they will continue to invest.
Key points:
How this will affect your organization:
Once this change is implemented users will no longer be able to broadcast their presentation from the PowerPoint Windows application (build 16.0.14122.100000)
Using “Present Live” in PowerPoint for the Web (aka Live Presentations) will allow users to:
What you can do to prepare:
Instead of using ‘Office Presentation Service’ in PowerPoint Microsoft recommends using ‘Present Live’ in PowerPoint for the Web . Additionally, you may consider updating your training and documentation as appropriate.
Find more information about “Live Presentations” here: Present Live: Engage your audience with Live Presentations
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