.ppsx file extension

.ppsx file extension

Term explanation

Definition and meaning

A .ppsx file is a PowerPoint show file that opens directly in slideshow mode, skipping the editing interface. Unlike .pptx files, which open in the editor, a .ppsx starts the presentation immediately when double-clicked. This makes it ideal for distributing finalized presentations to audiences who only need to view the content. The .ppsx format replaced the older .pps format introduced in Office 2007.

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Written communication is the transmission of information through written text — including emails, reports, proposals, presentations, messages, and documentation. Unlike spoken communication, written messages persist over time and can be reviewed, shared, and referenced repeatedly. Effective written communication requires clarity, appropriate structure, careful word choice, and an understanding of the reader's needs and context. In business settings, it is one of the primary channels for formal decisions, instructions, and record-keeping.

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Learning Chunk

A learning chunk is a small, self-contained unit of educational content covering a single concept or skill. Chunking is a core principle of instructional design: breaking complex topics into manageable segments reduces cognitive load and improves retention. Learning chunks are the building blocks of microlearning programs and modular course structures, and work well in both digital and instructor-led training contexts.

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Diagonal Communication

Diagonal communication means that the employees of a company communicate with each other regardless of their function and their level in the organisational hierarchy and regardless of their department within the company.

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Adaptive Presentation

An adaptive presentation is a slide deck that automatically adjusts its content, structure, or length based on context — such as the intended audience, available time, or communication goal. Rather than maintaining separate versions of the same deck, adaptive presentations use AI to derive the right variant on demand. They are a practical application of AI-powered workflows in the presentation layer, and are closely related to the living presentation concept — combining dynamic content with audience-aware adaptation.

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