## Part 1 – File Installation ### Option A: Using the Package Installer (Recommended) 1. Download the PowerTools installer package (PowerTools Mac Installer.pkg) from your purchase confirmation email 2. Double-click the downloaded "PowerTools Mac Installer.pkg" file to start the installation 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the file installation ### Option B: Manual File Installation If you prefer to place the files manually or if you encounter any issues with the package installer, follow these steps: 1. Open **Finder**. Hold the **alt** key, click **Go** followed by **Library** 2. Navigate to **~/Library/Application Scripts/com.microsoft.Powerpoint** and if it doesn't exist, create the **com.microsoft.Powerpoint** folder - Press **ctrl+cmd+t** to add a Sidebar shortcut in Finder - Right click [this link](https://pptpowertools.com/wp-content/uploads/PowerTools.scpt_.zip) and click **Save Link As…** (or download the "PowerTools.scpt" included with your purchase) and save the resulting PowerTools.scpt file into this folder by clicking the shortcut in the Sidebar 3. Navigate to **~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/User Content** - Create a folder called **Add-Ins** if it doesn't already exist - Navigate to **~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/User Content/Add-Ins/** - Press **ctrl+cmd+t** to add a Sidebar shortcut in Finder - Download, extract, and save the PowerTools folder in the "PowerTools.zip" file included with your purchase into this folder by clicking the shortcut in the Sidebar ## Part 2 – PowerPoint Setup After completing either installation option above, you must configure PowerPoint to use the add-in: 1. In **Finder**, navigate to the PowerTools folder (located at **~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/User Content/Add-Ins/pptpowertools**) 2. Double click the **PowerTools.ppam** file to open it in PowerPoint 3. Click **Enable Macros** followed by **Turn Off** when asked 4. PowerTools will then be ready to download the rest of the application by clicking **Go!** 5. Click **Tools** / **Macro** / **Visual Basic Editor** 6. Press **ctrl+cmd+t** to show the **Immediate** pane 7. Copy and paste the following command into the **Immediate** pane and press **return** ``` AddIns("PowerTools").AutoLoad=msoTrue ``` 8. Close the Visual Basic Editor window 9. Reload PowerPoint 10. Click on the "Activate Add-In" button in the ribbon, and enter the license key provided in your purchase confirmation email ## Troubleshooting If you encounter any issues: - Ensure all steps in both Part 1 and Part 2 have been completed - Verify you have administrative privileges on your Mac - Make sure you're running the latest version of Microsoft PowerPoint - Contact our support team if you need assistance ### Handling Security Warnings If you see a message that the installer "cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer": 1. Locate the downloaded installer in Finder 2. Control-click (or right-click) the installer 3. Select "Open" from the context menu 4. Click "Open" in the security dialog that appears - Note: Simply double-clicking the file won't work - you must use the Control-click method If you still cannot open the installer: 1. Open System Settings (macOS Ventura or later) or System Preferences (earlier versions) 2. Click "Privacy & Security" 3. Scroll down to the "Security" section 4. Look for a message about the blocked installer and click "Open Anyway" 5. Enter your administrator password if prompted 6. Click "Open" when the final confirmation dialog appears 7. If you are still unable to run the installer, either try installing the add-in using the manual installation instructions provided above or contact our support team for assistance ## System Requirements - macOS 10.14 or later - Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac (Office 365 or Office 2019+) - Administrative privileges on your Mac