The /microsoft-powerpoint command enables you to manage your presentations and slides through Microsoft PowerPoint via the Microsoft Graph API. Perfect for:

• Managing presentation files
• Downloading and uploading presentations
• Creating shareable links
• Organizing presentation content
• File management automation

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Basic Usage

Use the command to work with PowerPoint:

/microsoft-powerpoint download presentation "Quarterly Review.pptx"

/microsoft-powerpoint upload new presentation to Documents folder

/microsoft-powerpoint create shareable link for "Team Training.pptx"

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Key Features

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File Management

• Download presentations
• Upload presentations
• List presentation files
• Search for presentations
• File organization

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Sharing and Links

• Create temporary public links
• Generate shareable URLs
• Set expiration dates
• Anonymous access control
• Link management

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Content Access

• Get presentation thumbnails
• Access slide previews
• File metadata retrieval
• Content organization
• Version management

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Example Commands

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File Operations

/microsoft-powerpoint list all PowerPoint files in my drive

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Download Operations

/microsoft-powerpoint download "Sales Presentation.pptx" for editing

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Upload Operations

/microsoft-powerpoint upload updated presentation to shared folder

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Sharing Operations

/microsoft-powerpoint generate public link for presentation with 24-hour expiration

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File Discovery

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List PowerPoint Files

const url = POWERPOINT_URL + "me/drive/root/children";

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Search for Presentations

const url = POWERPOINT_URL + "me/drive/root/search(q='.pptx')";

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Get File by Path

const url = POWERPOINT_URL + "me/drive/root:/Presentations/Quarterly.pptx";

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File Response

{
  "id": "0123456789abc!123",
  "name": "Presentation1.pptx",
  "size": 204800,
  "file": {},
  "createdDateTime": "2025-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "lastModifiedDateTime": "2025-01-15T14:20:00Z"
}

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File Operations

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Download Presentation

const url = POWERPOINT_URL + `me/drive/items/${itemId}/content`;

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Upload Presentation

// PUT request with binary content
const url = POWERPOINT_URL + "me/drive/root:/Presentations/NewPresentation.pptx:/content";

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Upload Response

{
  "id": "0123456789abc!123",
  "name": "NewPresentation.pptx",
  "size": 204800,
  "file": {},
  "createdDateTime": "2025-01-15T15:00:00Z"
}

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Link Creation

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Create Shareable Link

{
  "type": "view",
  "scope": "anonymous",
  "expirationDateTime": "2025-03-07T12:00:00Z"
}

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Link Response

{
  "id": "[ITEM ID]",
  "roles": ["read"],
  "shareId": "[SHARE ID]",
  "expirationDateTime": "[EXPIRATION DATE TIME]",
  "hasPassword": false,
  "link": {
    "scope": "anonymous",
    "type": "view",
    "webUrl": "[LINK]"
  }
}

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Link Types

• view: Read-only access
• edit: Full editing capabilities
• embed: Embedding in websites

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Link Scopes

• anonymous: No authentication required
• organization: Organization members only
• users: Specific users only

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Thumbnail Operations

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Get Thumbnails

const url = POWERPOINT_URL + `me/drive/items/${itemId}/thumbnails`;

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Thumbnail Response

{
  "value": [
    {
      "id": "0",
      "large": {
        "height": 800,
        "width": 1280,
        "url": "https://example.com/thumbnail_large.png"
      },
      "medium": {
        "height": 427,
        "width": 640,
        "url": "https://example.com/thumbnail_medium.png"
      },
      "small": {
        "height": 213,
        "width": 320,
        "url": "https://example.com/thumbnail_small.png"
      }
    }
  ]
}

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File Properties

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Basic Properties

• id: Unique file identifier
• name: File name with extension
• size: File size in bytes
• file: File-specific metadata
• createdDateTime: Creation timestamp
• lastModifiedDateTime: Last modification time

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Advanced Properties

• webUrl: Direct access URL
• downloadUrl: Download link
• parentReference: Parent folder info
• createdBy: Creator information
• lastModifiedBy: Last modifier info

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Content Types

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PowerPoint MIME Type

application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.presentationml.presentation

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File Extensions

• .pptx: PowerPoint presentation
• .pptm: Macro-enabled presentation
• .potx: PowerPoint template
• .potm: Macro-enabled template

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Best Practices

1. File Management

   • Use descriptive file names
   • Organize in logical folders
   • Maintain version control
   • Regular backup procedures

2. Link Sharing

   • Set appropriate expiration dates
   • Use minimal required permissions
   • Monitor link usage
   • Revoke when necessary

3. Content Organization

   • Create folder hierarchies
   • Use consistent naming conventions
   • Tag files appropriately
   • Implement search strategies

4. Security Considerations

   • Validate file permissions
   • Monitor access logs
   • Use organization scope when possible
   • Regular security audits

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Common Use Cases

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Presentation Management

/microsoft-powerpoint organize quarterly presentations by department

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Content Sharing

/microsoft-powerpoint create temporary links for external stakeholder review

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Backup Operations

/microsoft-powerpoint download all presentations for local backup

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Template Distribution

/microsoft-powerpoint upload corporate templates to shared library

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Error Handling

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Common Issues

• File not found errors
• Permission denied
• Upload size limits
• Network timeouts

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File Locking

• Files open in desktop PowerPoint may be locked
• Check file status before operations
• Handle concurrent access gracefully
• Implement retry mechanisms

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Limitations

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API Constraints

• No direct slide manipulation
• Limited content editing capabilities
• File-level operations only
• Requires local processing for advanced editing

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Editing Requirements

• Download file for complex edits
• Use appropriate libraries for modification
• Re-upload modified content
• Maintain file integrity

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Integration Tips

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Workflow Automation

• Combine with email systems
• Integrate with approval processes
• Automate content distribution
• Schedule regular operations

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Content Processing

• Extract slide content for analysis
• Generate presentation summaries
• Create content indexes
• Implement search functionality

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Performance Optimization

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Efficient Operations

• Cache file metadata
• Batch multiple operations
• Use appropriate timeouts
• Monitor API limits

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File Handling

• Stream large files
• Compress when possible
• Validate before upload
• Handle errors gracefully

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Tips

• Always obtain item ID before performing file operations
• Set mandatory expiration dates for public links (next day recommended)
• Use search functionality to find presentations efficiently
• Handle file locking when presentations are open in desktop apps
• Implement proper error handling for network operations
• Cache thumbnails for better user experience