## 1. Installing and activating the add-in The first step is to install and activate the add-in using the download link and personal license key you have received in your purchase confirmation email. To do, you must follow the installation instructions: - [Windows installation instructions](https://docs.pptpowertools.com/PowerTools+Docs+\(Publish\)/Installation+%26+Updates/Windows+Installation+Guide)  - [Mac installation instructions](https://docs.pptpowertools.com/PowerTools+Docs+\(Publish\)/Installation+%26+Updates/Mac+Installation+Guide) If you come across any issues, please consult the Troubleshooting section of the documentation before reaching out to the support. ## 2. Setting up the add-in ### Customizing your ribbon You can choose which tools appear under the PowerTools ribbon:  - Click on Settings & Help at the ribbon’s right-hand-side  - Select Settings from the dropdown  - Select Ribbon Setup to open the selection window  - Use the checkboxes to select which group of tools you want displayed ### Setting up your custom slide library The custom slide library allows you to import your own slides directly into PowerTools so you can easily insert them into future presentations. To import your slides into PowerTools:  - Click on Settings & Help at the ribbon’s right-hand-side  - Select Ribbon Setup to open the selection window  - Select Slide Library to open the selection window  - Select your own locally stored (not on the cloud) PowerPoint file that houses your templates ## 3. Tips for getting familiar with PowerTools ### Consult feature instructions and tooltips  You can access help tips for each of the add-in’s features through the following mediums:  - Add-in tips: Quickly access help by hovering your mouse over features in the PowerTools ribbon  - Online support: Consult the [documentation](https://docs.pptpowertools.com/PowerTools+Docs+\(Publish\)/Main)’ feature articles or the PowerTools website’s [feature page](https://pptpowertools.com/features/)  - Video tutorials: The PowerTools YouTube channel has video tutorials providing context on how and when to use its features  ### Setup your quick access toolbar to enable Alt code shortcuts   ‘ALT+(any number)’ will action the tool in that number’s position in your Quick Access Toolbar. These are called ‘Alt-code’ shortcuts. PowerTools users often add their most-used tools to their toolbars to action them quickly.