How to Embed a PowerPoint Slide in Word
One of the advantages of the Microsoft Office suite is the seamless integration between its programs. For example, you can easily link or embed PowerPoint slides in a Word document. Here’s how to do it.
Linking vs. Embedding
Both linking and embedding allow you to reference a PowerPoint slide in a Word document, but there are key differences.
The main distinction lies in how the object’s data is stored and updated. When you link a slide, the document contains a reference to the source file, but not the actual data. This keeps the Word file smaller, but if the location of the linked slide changes, the link may break.
On the other hand, embedding stores the slide’s data directly in the Word file, eliminating concerns about broken links. However, updates made to the original PowerPoint file won’t reflect in the embedded slide. Additionally, embedding increases the size of the Word document.
How to Link or Embed a PowerPoint Slide in Word
To link or embed a PowerPoint slide, open the PowerPoint presentation and select the slide you want to insert into Word. From there, choose the option to either link or embed the slide.
Now, open the Word document you would like to link or embed the slide to. In the “Clipboard” group of the “Home” tab, click the down arrow under “Paste.”
The “Paste Special” window will open. If you’ve copied the PowerPoint slide to your clipboard, you’ll see the “Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Object” option under “As.” Select this option. To embed the slide, choose the “Paste” option. To link the slide, select “Paste Link.” Then, click “OK” to insert the linked or embedded slide.
The Microsoft PowerPoint slide is now linked or embedded in your Microsoft Word document.