With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT, creating presentations is becoming easier and faster. Where you used to have to build slides by hand, you can now generate a basic structure for your PowerPoint presentation with a few smart steps and a bit of VBA code. In this article, we'll explain how you can create a presentation design in no time with ChatGPT and PowerPoint, and what alternative tools like Microsoft Copilot and Gamma can offer you.
Step 1: Ask ChatGPT for an outline and VBA code
To get started, ask ChatGPT for an outline for your presentation. This can be useful if you don't have a clear overview of the topics you want to discuss yet. The AI model can quickly set up a logical structure, which immediately gives you a good starting point. Next, instruct ChatGPT to generate VBA code based on the outline. This code will ensure that PowerPoint automatically takes over the structure and creates a first draft of your presentation.
Step 2: Insert VBA Code into PowerPoint
Did you get ChatGPT's VBA code? Then it's time to paste it into PowerPoint. Open PowerPoint and enter the code editor by clicking Alt-F11 to print. This opens the PowerPoint VBA editor, where you can easily insert the generated code. Once you've pasted the code, you can run it. The code ensures that PowerPoint automatically creates a series of slides according to the structure set up by ChatGPT. Within minutes, you'll have a rough draft of your presentation ready, which can save you a lot of time.
Benefits and limitations of ChatGPT and VBA for PowerPoint
Although this method can quickly provide a basic structure, the result is not always perfect. The layout of the slides can sometimes be simplistic, and you may need to manually adjust text and details to make the presentation fully customized. Nevertheless, it is an excellent way to quickly establish a good foundation. Especially if you're short on time, this approach offers a solid starting point.
Microsoft Copilot: AI integration directly into PowerPoint
For those who have access to Microsoft Copilot, there are even more options for using AI to create presentations. With Copilot, you can give prompts directly in PowerPoint and instruct the tool to generate slides. This saves even more time, because you don't have to paste any extra code and can work in PowerPoint right away. However, Microsoft Copilot is an extra feature that isn't included in Microsoft's standard plan, so you may pay extra for this.
Other AI tools for presentations: Gamma as an alternative
In addition to ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, there is also a third option: Gamma. This is an AI presentation tool specifically designed to automatically generate slides. While ChatGPT and VBA are particularly useful if you're already working with PowerPoint, Gamma offers a complete platform for easily and quickly creating visually appealing slides without the need for any code or prompts. For users who are primarily looking for speed and simplicity, Gamma can be an interesting addition to the available AI tools.
Conclusion
With ChatGPT and a bit of VBA code, it's possible to quickly create a basic structure for a PowerPoint presentation. For those who already work with PowerPoint and don't have access to Microsoft Copilot, this approach offers an accessible and time-saving way to set up presentations. Although the result is not always perfect, it is a strong starting point for further development. And for those looking for even more options, tools like Microsoft Copilot and Gamma are also worth considering. For example, AI offers more and more options to make presentations faster, more efficient and more creative.
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