When should you use each file type? Follow these general guidelines:
■Use the Presentation file type (.ppt) when you plan to edit the presentation and/or work
with its design. To save a file as file type Presentation, choose Presentation from the
Save As Type list in the Save As dialog box.
■Use the Template file type (.pot) when you create a presentation that you want to use as
the basis for creating new presentations, or if you expect to “borrow” the presentation’s
design for use in other presentations. To save a file as a Template, choose Design
Template from the Save As Type list in the Save As dialog box. ...
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