Add PPT with preview

[HR-hm_26]

Good morning, I need to upload PPT files to Confluence Cloud and have them show the preview. I've noticed that after the updates, the macro method I was using is now listed as obsolete. How can I add the file preview now?
Thank you.

[Tomislav Tobijas]

Hi @HR-hm_26 ,

There's no way to embed it like it used to work, but users can still use Preview button when they click on a card or the inline display of the PPT.

There's an open feature request for additional support or at least some alternatives to this requirement: CONFCLOUD-81995: Continue support for the Confluence PowerPoint macro 
So, I'd suggest leaving a vote and setting yourself as a watcher on the linked suggestion.

As an alternative, you may be able to use this approach by using OneDrive/SharePoint and simply adding those file links to Confluence, which then embeds the document into the body of the content. 👀

Cheers,
Tobi

[Alex Mendes_ikuTeam_]

Hi @HR-hm_26 ,

This is Alex from ikuTeam. I understand that our app Office Editor for Confluence fits your use case - it allows you to embed, preview, navigate and edit PowerPoint (Excel and Word) attachments directly within Confluence pages, even you don't have a MS Office license. You can also configure the layout of how the presentation is displayed on the page to match your preferred viewing experience.

[Christos Markoulatos]

Hi @HR-hm_26 👋 Welcome to the community!

As far as I know, Confluence Cloud no longer supports native interactive PowerPoint previews like the old Office PowerPoint macro. The current File macro only provides a static scrollable preview, not slide navigation or animations.

Alternatives for interactive PowerPoint viewing:

1. Microsoft PowerPoint+ for Confluence
   Lets you embed live PowerPoint presentations (with navigation and fullscreen) using a shared link.
   Marketplace link
2. Presentation Bundle+ Embed
   Supports PowerPoint and other tools (Google Slides, Prezi, etc.) for teams using multiple platforms.
   Marketplace link

Both are paid apps (with free trials). If you need a free option, the only built-in choice is the File macro with “Display as: Preview,” but it’s static.

Hope this helps!