How to Change Author Name in PPT
In the digital age, presentations are a crucial tool for communication and collaboration. Microsoft PowerPoint is one of the most widely used software for creating these presentations. However, if you have inherited a PowerPoint presentation from someone else or simply want to change the author name for personal branding, you might be wondering how to do it. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to change the author name in PowerPoint on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Step 1: Open the PowerPoint Presentation
The first step is to open the PowerPoint presentation in which you want to change the author name. You can do this by double-clicking on the presentation file or by opening PowerPoint and then opening the file from within the program.
Step 2: Access the Slide Master
To change the author name across all slides, you need to access the Slide Master. This is the master template for all slides in your presentation. Here’s how to do it:
1. Click on the “View” tab at the top of the PowerPoint ribbon.
2. In the “Master Views” group, click on “Slide Master.”
Step 3: Modify the Author Name Placeholder
Once you are in the Slide Master view, you will see placeholders for various elements, including the author name. To change the author name, follow these steps:
1. Look for the “Author” placeholder on the slide master. It is usually located at the bottom of the slide.
2. Click on the placeholder to select it.
3. Type the new author name in the placeholder.
Step 4: Update All Slides
After you have changed the author name in the Slide Master, the changes will automatically apply to all slides in your presentation. If you only want to change the author name on specific slides, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Click on the “Normal” view to return to the slide view.
2. Select the slide where you want to change the author name.
3. Right-click on the slide and choose “Edit Master Text Box.”
4. Modify the author name in the text box and click “OK.”
Step 5: Save Your Changes
Once you have made the necessary changes to the author name, it is essential to save your presentation. To do this:
1. Click on the “File” tab at the top left corner of the PowerPoint window.
2. Choose “Save As” from the dropdown menu.
3. Select the location where you want to save the presentation.
4. Enter a file name and click “Save.”
Now you have successfully changed the author name in your PowerPoint presentation. Remember that these changes will only affect the current presentation. If you want to change the author name in all future presentations, you can modify the Slide Master template to apply the changes globally.
