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Toolbar reference

The toolbar is the fastest way to switch editor mode, add content, turn the layout helpers on and off, and move into review or delivery.

Annotated editor toolbar and mode controls

Control Purpose
Undo / Redo Reverse or reapply recent edits.
Edit History Open saved edit history when available.
Insert Add native slide elements.
Embed Add connected service content.
Device preview Preview aspect ratio, desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts.
Zoom out / Fit / Zoom in Control canvas zoom.
Grid Show layout grid.
Smart Guides Show snapping and alignment guides.
Add Add slide content from the quick add button.
Linear Edit the deck as an ordered slide list.
Spatial Edit the deck as a spatial map.
Slideshow Properties Open deck-level settings.
Import Import presentation content.
Theme Open theme and service branding controls.
Export Open export formats and settings.
Share Configure external and local sharing.
Comments Open review comments.
Versions Compare and restore published versions.
Publish Create a version snapshot.
Present Start presenter mode.

Insert menu with slide-native content types highlighted

Use Insert for text, images, shapes, charts, data charts, lists, tables, video, code, icons, audio, audio recording, and video recording.

Embed menu with connected content options highlighted

Use Embed for service content such as documents, charts, flowcharts, reports, dashboards, audio, and assets.