Term explanation
A .pps file is a legacy PowerPoint slideshow format that opens directly in presentation mode rather than the editing view. Double-clicking a .pps file launches the slideshow immediately, which made it popular for distributing finished presentations to audiences. The .pps format was later replaced by .ppsx as part of Office 2007's shift to an open XML-based file structure.
LIZ AI transforms PowerPoint files into living presentations. Whether you work with .pps or .pptx, LIZ connects your slides to live data — so the deck is always ready to run, with current content.
Learn more →Audience Demographics are the characteristics of listeners like age, gender, cultural backgrounds, group affiliations and educational level. The speaker has to consider all these characteristics when adapting to an audience.
Learn morePresentation automation refers to the use of software to automatically create, update, or distribute presentations based on predefined rules, templates, or live data. It eliminates repetitive manual tasks such as copy-pasting figures into slides, reformatting decks for different audiences, or applying brand updates across hundreds of files. Common use cases include automated management reports, investor updates, and sales decks that always reflect the latest numbers.
Learn moreA .ppsm file is a macro-enabled PowerPoint slideshow that opens directly in presentation mode and supports embedded VBA macros. It combines the instant-launch behavior of .ppsx files with the automation capabilities of macro-enabled formats. This makes .ppsm files useful for interactive or automated presentations, though they carry the same security considerations as other macro-enabled Office formats.
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