Better safe than sorry: Duplicate your presentation before editing

Before editing a finished PowerPoint slide, always duplicate it first. Right-click the slide, select "Duplicate Slide," then make your changes on the copy. If you're happy with the result, delete the original. If not, remove the copy and keep the original intact. This simple step prevents accidental data loss and saves valuable time.
Better safe than sorry: Duplicate your presentation before editing

Jürgen H. asks:
I’m terribly annoyed with myself. I had already finished my presentation and just wanted to change one or two small things. Then I saved the changes and closed the presentation file. Unfortunately, the old version was gone. Is there a trick I can use to keep a slide and still make changes?

Hiroshi Nakanishi answers:
Dear Mr. H., first make a copy of the slide you want to change and make the changes on the copy. If ...

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