Updates
PowerTools releases regular updates to improve features and fix issues. You'll receive email notifications about major updates unless you've opted out.
Windows
Option A: Update within PowerPoint (Recommended)
- Open PowerPoint
- On the PowerTools Ribbon, in the Settings & Help section at the far right, select About
- Click License & Updates
- Click Check for Updates
If an update is available, follow the prompts to install it directly within PowerPoint.
Option B: Manual Updates
If the in-app update isn't working, you can update manually:
- Visit the customer dashboard (opens in a new tab)
- Download the latest PowerTools.zip file
- Navigate to: %APPDATA%\Microsoft\AddIns
- Delete the existing PowerTools folder
- Extract the contents of the new PowerTools.zip file to this location
Mac
Currently, Mac updates must be installed manually. Automatic updates will be available in future releases.
To update PowerTools on Mac:
- Visit the customer dashboard (opens in a new tab)
- Download the latest "PowerTools Mac Installer.pkg"
- Double-click the downloaded installer
- Follow the installation wizard to complete the update