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# Configure the Export to PowerPoint add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint

# Configure the Export to PowerPoint add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Configure the Export to PowerPoint add-in in your Microsoft PowerPoint to interact with your instance and fetch the data
required to generate and download your project status reports.

## Before you begin

* Role required: sn_ppt_export.ppt_admin or sn_ppt_export.ppt_user.
* The Export to PowerPoint add-in must be deployed to your Microsoft PowerPoint. If the add-in icon does not appear on the Home tab, verify the following.
  1. [Download the add-in manifest file](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/LvHg8c1kPB7tjf4XTaEDFQ "Configure the user roles and download the add-in manifest file to use the Export to PowerPoint add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint.") from your ServiceNow instance.
  2. Contact your Microsoft Office 365 administrator to deploy the manifest using the Microsoft 365 admin center (SettingsIntegrated appsUpload custom apps).
  3. After deployment, restart Microsoft PowerPoint and verify the ServiceNow add-in icon appears on the Home tab.
* For the Export to PowerPoint plugin configuration on your instance, see [Configure the Export to PowerPoint add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/S9wXRGzvcwKnCtgadnHX4A "Configure the Export to PowerPoint add-in in your Microsoft PowerPoint to interact with your instance and fetch the data required to generate and download your project status reports.").

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Tip:  
If you do not see the add-in icon after deployment, check InsertMy Add-ins in Microsoft PowerPoint to verify the add-in is installed. You may need to select it manually to add it to your ribbon.

## Procedure

1. Open your Microsoft PowerPoint application and select the ServiceNow add-in icon () on the Home tab.  
   A panel appears with a login option to access your ServiceNow instance.
2. Select Log in.
3. Enter your ServiceNow instance credentials and select Log in.  
   A prompt requesting access to your instance with details such as the instance name is displayed.
4. Check your instance details and select Allow.

## Result

The landing page of the add-in appears as the right panel.

Note:  
For more information about the additional configuration steps required to enable the Export to PowerPoint add-in for the browser version of Microsoft PowerPoint, see the [KB1171422](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1171422) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base.

## What to do next

[Create a Microsoft PowerPoint template](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/N~63MBAA0Q7BDlK1jwZ6yg "Configure the Export to PowerPoint add-in in your Microsoft PowerPoint to interact with your instance and fetch the data required to generate and download your status reports. Create your own custom template with the required data to generate a report, based on the reporting needs of your organization.").

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