What to do when PowerPoint can't read a file?
Right-click the file and select Properties. In the Properties dialog box, look for an Unblock button near the bottom right. If it exists, click Unblock, then click Apply, and then click OK to dismiss the dialog box. Now, attempt to open the presentation again.
Why won't PowerPoint open a file?
If you're trying to open a PowerPoint file that is stored on your computer, it might be blocked by Windows. Windows will sometimes block files that it thinks might be unsafe. To unblock a PowerPoint file, right-click on the file and select Properties. In the Properties window, click on the Unblock button.
How do I get PowerPoint to read my presentation?
Select a portion of text, one or more objects on a slide that contain text, or one or more slides, and then select View > Immersive Reader. Or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + I (or Cmd + Shift + I for MacOS).
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