Resource/Misc

PowerPoint’s Send-a-Frown Is Not Missing – It Has Moved

Microsoft apps – like PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel – let every user send feedback directly to the dev teams. It is a one-way communication, so don’t wait for Microsoft to directly reply (feedback is received anonymously). Any time you discover that a PowerPoint function does not work, something about the user experience is not as you feel it should be, or to report a bug, you can “send a frown.” 

If you are familiar with the Microsoft “Send a Frown” function, and you’ve been looking for the frown option, you may have noticed it’s no longer above the ribbon. Don’t worry! It hasn’t disappeared. It’s just moved! If you are not familiar with the “send a frown”, and are reading The PowerPoint Blog, you should know about it. Oh, and it has been given a new name. 

Here’s how to find it now: 

1. Go to FILE in the top menu. 

2. Select the Help Improve Office icon. 

3. Click REPORT A PROBLEM.  

4. From the 2nd screen, add notes, a screenshot, and/or upload a file. Then, click SUBMIT.   

That’s it! The Microsoft product teams do receive every feedback item submitted, and it does influence what they work on, so it’s still worth sending your thoughts.

Of course, the old smiley icon on the top right of PowerPoint was easier. But if you now go to the backstage (eg., click FILE), locate the abstract person icon in the upper right, and then complete the 2-part dialog – it’s easy to send feedback directly to the PowerPoint product group at Microsoft!  

-Troy and the TLC Creative team 

Once upon a time, Lori and Troy of TLC Creative were part of an amazing group that met at the Hardrock Cafe in New Orleans – that group was the official start of the Presentation Guild!

Yesterday, September 25, 2025 was an equally amazing event celebrating the Presentation Guild’s 10th anniversary! The ‘State of the Presentation Industry’ event had Glenn Gibson emceeing the event with an insightful state of the presentation industry and panel discussion.

WOW – 10 years!! If you work with PowerPoint or anywhere in the presentation industry, you really should be part of the Presentation Guild. Check it out here, at https://www.presentationguild.org/

Side note: yes, I created the animated .gif in PowerPoint

-Troy @ TLC

New episode of The Presentation Podcast now available!

In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, our hosts are joined by Rick Altman, director of The Presentation Summit. They discuss the upcoming Summit (October 19th-22nd 2025), its array of guest speakers and engaging sessions. Rick shares behind-the-scenes insights and announces a special $75 registration discount, exclusively for The Presentation Podcast listeners. Listeners can find more details and show notes on The Presentation Podcast website!

Listen on your favorite podcast app, or at The Presentation Podcast site here.  

New episode of The Presentation Podcast now available!

In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Nolan Haims, and Sandy Johnson explore where to learn PowerPoint and slide design. They discuss a wide range of resources, including online tutorials, webinars, training programs, professional organizations, books, webinars, conferences and communities. The overall takeaway, the importance of hands-on experience. The hosts also highlight key industry experts, and provide a robust list of options for mastering both the technical and creative aspects of presentation design.

Listen on your favorite podcast app, or at The Presentation Podcast site at https://thepresentationpodcast.com

My good friend and co-host on The Presentation Podcast, Nolan Haims, is an in-demand presentation design trainer. This month, Nolan is (finally) offering his first open-to-the-public training! The Better Deck Deck: Designing Slides Without Bullet Points is September 17 at 11am PT / 2pm ET.

As the webinar title implies, this training is built on his highly successful Better Deck Deck that showcases 52 many ways to create slides without bullet points. There is a fee, but this is real presentation design training! Get webinar details at https://www.nolanhaimscreative.com/shop-collection/p/better-deck-deck-webinar.

Troy @ TLC

New episode of The Presentation Podcast now available! In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, the hosts are joined by Bethany Auck, founder of SlideRabbit, for a candid and insightful conversation. The group reflect on the past decade of transformation in presentation design. They also talk with Bethany about the journey of building SlideRabbit, and its recent acquisition and transition to new ownership.

Listen on your favorite podcast app, or at The Presentation Podcast site here.

In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims chat with guest Jody Wissing – a truly energetic and creative presentation designer! They talk about how everyday experiences, travel, and even advertising inspire presentation design and storytelling. Jody shares her tips for simplifying slides, engaging audiences, and using AI as a creative tool. Plus the importance of tailoring content to the audience, the value of storytelling (even in “boring” business topics) and how inspiration truly is everywhere! Listen on your favorite podcast app, or at The Presentation Podcast site: https://thepresentationpodcast.com