PowerPoint Slide Show with Macros Enabled
General Information
| Title | PPSM File Extension |
| Extension | .ppsm |
| Full Form | PowerPoint Slide Show with Macros Enabled |
| File Type | Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-powerpoint.slideshow.macroEnabled.12 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Display presentations |
| Additional Functions | Support macros |
| Features | Slideshow, Macro-enabled |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High resolution |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Business Presentations | Yes |
| Educational Lectures | Yes |
| Conference Talks | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Disable macros, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pptm, .pptx, .pps, .ppsx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft PowerPoint |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 LibreOffice Impress |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Google Slides |
Free | Web-based |