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Keep source formatting with copy-paste between presentations in Powerpoint (Work arounds)

Basic question:.

In Powerpoint, when copying slides from one presentation to another how can I maintain the source background, colors, and other formatting?

Traditional Answer:

When things are working right:

• Get both presentations into the same view (e.g. Normal vs. slide sorter)
• Highlight the slides in the source presentation and drag or Copy/Paste to the desired location in the destination presentation.
• By default, it will adopt the corresponding styles from the destination template (specifically, that of the slide just before the paste destination)
• In the small floating Copy/paste drop-down menu, select "Keep Source Formatting"

This will keep the source formatting and add the corresponding template of master slides to the destination presentation.

Question here is: What if that doesn't work?

Example: in the latest version of Powerpoint 2016 under Mac OSX (16.17 (180909)), selecting "Keep source formatting" does not make any changes. Instead, the check mark never moves, and the format is stuck with the undesired destination formatting.

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Work around:

• Open the Master view in each presentation
• Select the top (larger) master slide from the source and copy it to the end of the list of master slides in the destination. This will copy not just one slide format, but the full template of slide formats as an alternate template in the destination. Existing slides there will not change
• Return both to normal view
• Copy slides to destination, attempt to use the drop down to select "Use destination formatting." Chances are this won't work or you wouldn't be reading this part so...
• For the newly copied slides, select the Layout button from the Home ribbon and scroll down till you see the source template and select the correct slide type.

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How to Work with Slide Master in PowerPoint

When editing PowerPoint templates or designing your own slides, you might need to repeat some slide elements in all slides, such as the company branding and tagline. Instead of manually adjusting each slide, such major changes can be made using the Master Slide in PowerPoint.

What is Slide Master in PowerPoint

PowerPoint Slide Master gives you control over how to display slides with uniformity based on your preferences. It is available via the View tab in PowerPoint and can be used to set logos, fonts, images, and other parts of your slides using a master view. The top slide or Master Slide in PowerPoint Slide Master is the primary slide, changes to which are reflected across the whole presentation. This is followed by other layouts available for your presentation that can also be adjusted in Slide Master.

How to Edit a Master Slide in PowerPoint

PowerPoint, by default, provides a Master Slide for every slide deck, even if you start with a blank presentation. For PowerPoint templates downloaded from the Microsoft Store or third-party sources, Master Slides are more refined than the default layout in PowerPoint. You can edit the Master Slide via View -> Slide Master .

The PowerPoint Master Slide is located at the top, and any changes made to it are reflected across all slides. For example, if you place a logo on the Master Slide, it will automatically appear on all slides in the presentation. Similarly, you can set the font style, font color, default image, and other elements for your slides by editing the Master Slide.

The below image shows how adding a logo to the Master Slide in PowerPoint reflected the changes across all slides in the PowerPoint template.

How to Create a Master Slide in PowerPoint

Creating a master slide that can be replicated across various presentations can help ensure that you can quickly apply the changes to new presentations while retaining your desired branding and theme style. To do this, you can create a PowerPoint Master Slide from scratch. To create a new Master Slide, open a blank PowerPoint presentation and go to View -> Slide Master .

From the Master Layout option in Slide Master, you can select the elements that you wish to single out for editing.

You can begin editing the master slide by adding a theme, logo, changing the font style, and adjusting other slide elements.

You can also add additional layouts and edit existing ones according to need. This is to edit not only the Master Slide but the overall design of your presentation. Once you are satisfied with the changes made to the Master Slide, click Close Master View from the Ribbon menu.

The changes you make to the Master Slide will be reflected on the presentation deck you are creating.

How to Apply Master Slides to an Already Existing PowerPoint Presentation

You can save and apply master slides to an existing PowerPoint presentation from one you might have saved earlier. To do this, you will require saving the original theme of your slides and then importing them to the presentation deck to which you intend to apply the master slides. Open the slide deck from where you wish to import the theme and go to View -> Slide Master .

From the Slide Maste r tab, go to Theme -> Save Current Theme .

Browse a location to save your theme from importing it to other PowerPoint presentations.

Open the PowerPoint presentation to import the theme style and go to View -> Slide Master .

From the Master Slide tab, go to Theme -> Browse for Themes .

Select the theme with the Master Slides to import to your PowerPoint presentation. Once the changes are applied, click Close Master View .

This will apply the changes to the existing presentation from the imported theme with your preferred Master Slide layouts.

Final Words

The Master Slide and associated layouts in Slide Master can help standardize various aspects of your slide design. Making it easier to manage branding, import slides for your preferred layouts, and help avoid manually editing slides in your presentation deck to apply specific layout changes.

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How to copy slides to or from another presentation

• Copy the slides from the original presentation to the new presentation,
• Use the Reuse Slides tool , which displays the content of an original presentation and allows choosing the slides you want to insert in the new presentation.

Copy slides

To copy the slides from the original presentation to the new presentation, do the following:

   1.   Open both presentations:

• The presentation from which you want to copy slides – source presentation,
• The presentation to which you need to copy slides – working or destination presentation.

   2.   On the View tab, in the Window group, click the Arrange All button:

Or place the presentations on the screen like you want to see both of them simultaneously.

   3.   Select slide or slides to be copied:

• In the Slide Sorter view, click the slide on the Slide pane.
• In the Normal/Outline/Slide Sorter view, click the first slide you want to select.
• To select a contiguous series of slides, press and hold the Shift key, then click the last slide you want to select.
• To select noncontiguous slides, press and hold the Ctrl key, then click each additional slide you want to select.

For example:

   4.   Copy the selection to the Clipboard by doing one of the following:

   5.   In the working (destination) presentation, do one of the following:

PowerPoint inserts the copied slide(s) and applies the destination theme to the copies.

Reuse Slides tool

The Reuse Slides pane displays all slides from any presentation and copies some of them to the working presentation. To open the Reuse Slides pane, do the following:

   1.   On the Home tab or Insert tab, in the Slides group, click the New Slide arrow, then on the New Slide menu, below the gallery, click the Reuse Slides... command:

   2.   On the Reuse Slides pane (by default, it is opened on the right side), do one of the following:

In the Browse dialog box, browse to the folder that contains the presentation from which you want to use slides, and then double-click the presentation or click the Open button.

If you've recently opened the presentation from which you want to import slides:

• Click the down arrow in the Insert slide from field to expand the list, then select the presentation from the list.

The Reuse Slides pane displays thumbnails of the available slides.

   3.   On the Reuse Slides pane, click the thumbnail of each slide you want to insert into your presentation.

PowerPoint automatically applies the new theme to reused slides:

If you want the slide to keep the formatting from the source presentation instead, select the Keep Source Formatting checkbox at the bottom of the Reuse Slides pane:

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Save yourself time and work by copying a slide — either from the presentation you’re working on or from a separate presentation. When you copy one or more slides from a presentation to a location within the same presentation or to another presentation, you can specify the theme that you want the new slides to adopt.

Click View , and then in the Presentation Views group, click Normal.

In the slide thumbnails on the left side, click the slide that you want to copy:

To select multiple sequential slides, click the first slide, press Shift, and then click the last slide that you want. Alternatively, you can click on the first slide, press Shift and then press the CURSOR DOWN button until you get to the last slide.

To select multiple non-sequential slides, press Ctrl, and then click each slide that you want.

Right-click the selected slide(s), and then click Copy .

Right-click the thumbnail you want your copied slides to follow in the second presentation, and under Paste Options , do one of the following:

Where is the Paste Options button?

You can get to Paste Options by clicking Home and then clicking the small arrow under Paste .

Click View , and then click Normal .

To select multiple non-sequential slides, press COMMAND and then click each slide that you want.

Ctrl+click or right-click the selected slide(s), and then click Copy .

Ctrl+click or right-click the thumbnail you want your copied slides to follow in the second presentation, click the Paste Options button that appears, and then do one of the following:

To take the theme of the presentation you're pasting into, click Use Destination Theme . This will adapt the copied slide to match the destination theme.

To maintain the theme of presentation you are copying from, click Keep Source Formatting . This implies that the slide will keep its original theme format and not presentation's theme

Copying and pasting in PowerPoint for the web differs somewhat from copying and pasting in the PowerPoint desktop application because of web browser technology limitations. If you are using the Firefox browser to access PowerPoint for the web, see Copy and paste slides using Firefox below.

Select the slide or slides you want to copy, and then on the Home tab, click Copy .

To select multiple sequential slides, click the first slide, press Shift, and then click the last slide that you want.

Still in the thumbnail pane, right-click where you want the copied slide to be pasted, and then click Paste .

Note:  If you are prompted for access to the Clipboard, click Allow Access .

Copy and paste slides using Firefox

You’ll need to use keyboard shortcuts to copy and paste slides using the Firefox browser.

In the thumbnail pane, select the slide you want to copy, and on the keyboard, press Ctrl+C.

Still in the thumbnail pane, go to where you want to paste the slide, and on the keyboard, press Ctrl+P.

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• Right-click the thumbnail of the slide to be copied, select Copy , then right-click a blank area of the Slides pane where you want to place it.
• Alternate method: Click-and-drag the thumbnail of the slide you want to copy to the Slides pane of the destination presentation.
• Note: When using the click-and-drag method, the copied slide takes on the design theme of the destination presentation.

This article explains how to copy a slide in PowerPoint from another PowerPoint presentation. Instructions in this article apply to PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2003, and PowerPoint for Microsoft 365.

Copy and Paste Method in PowerPoint

A quick way to use slides from one presentation in another presentation is to copy the slides that you want to use and paste those slides into the new presentation.

Open both presentations to show them at the same time on the screen. The original presentation contains the slides you plan to copy , and the destination presentation is where they will go. The destination presentation may be an existing presentation or a new presentation.

On the ribbon , go to the View tab.

In the Window group, select Arrange All . In PowerPoint 2003, choose Window > Arrange All from the main menu.

In the Slides pane of the original presentation, right-click the thumbnail of the slide to be copied.

Choose Copy from the shortcut menu.

In the destination presentation, right-click a blank area of the Slides pane where you want to place the copied slide. It can be placed anywhere in the sequence of slides in the presentation.

Choose a Paste option. In PowerPoint 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010, you have three options:

• Use Destination Theme (H) : The copied slide will use the same theme as the PowerPoint presentation it is pasted into.
• Use Source Formatting (K) : The copied slide will keep the original theme and formatting as the original presentation.
• Picture (U) : The copied slide will be pasted as a graphic into the active slide.

For PowerPoint 2007 and 2003, choose Paste from the shortcut menu.

Click and Drag Method in PowerPoint

If you'd rather use the mouse to copy slides from one presentation to another, follow these steps:

In the Slides pane of the original presentation, select the thumbnail of the desired slide.

Drag the thumbnail to the Slides pane of the destination presentation in the preferred location for the slide.

The pointer changes to indicate the placement of the slide.

Place the slide between two slides or at the end of the presentation.

When you use this method, you don't have the option to choose which theme the newly copied slide will use. The newly copied slide takes on the design theme in PowerPoint (or design template  in PowerPoint 2003) of the second presentation.

If you started a new presentation and haven't applied a design theme or design template, the newly copied slide appears on the white background of the default design template.

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How to Copy Slides from One PowerPoint Presentation to Another?

You’ve just created a stellar PowerPoint presentation for an upcoming meeting. But wait – you remember another presentation with slides that would fit perfectly in this one. If only there was a way to integrate them! Oh, wait. There is. Wondering how to copy slides from one PowerPoint to another? Dive in, and let’s unravel the mystery together.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Copy Slides from One PowerPoint to Another

• Shortcut: As a shortcut, press Ctrl+C after selecting the slides.
• Navigate to the Destination: Shift to your second presentation – this is your destination presentation.

• Mismatched Slide Numbers: Ensure continuity by adjusting slide numbers through the ‘Insert’ tab, selecting ‘Slide Number’.
• PowerPoint Versions: If you’re using older versions like PowerPoint 2007 or PowerPoint 2013, some methods may slightly vary. Check Microsoft Support for specific instructions.
• Feedback & Further Assistance: If you encounter any issues, remember to give feedback. For comprehensive guides, the “See Also” section in Microsoft Office support can be beneficial. Also, PowerPoint for the web offers a streamlined interface if you’re working online.
• Final Words:  Mastering the art of moving slides from one presentation to another can save you time and effort, enhancing your productivity. Whether you use drag and drop, shortcut methods, or repurpose slides, you’ll find this knowledge invaluable.

Transferring PowerPoint slides between presentations is essential for efficient workflow. To copy a slide, start by selecting the slide that you want from one presentation and then paste it into another PowerPoint presentation. Always consider the design theme, and you might choose to use the destination theme for consistency. Utilize tools like SharePoint and OneDrive for streamlined collaboration and storage. By practicing these methods, managing your slides will become a breeze. Happy presenting!

Yes, but be aware that some formatting issues might arise due to version differences.

The animations should copy over, but always review to ensure they function as intended.

Yes, PowerPoint’s fundamental functions remain consistent across Windows and macOS.

It could be due to different design themes applied in each presentation. Adjust via the ‘Design’ tab.

There isn’t a set limit, but copying a vast number of slides may slow down the program temporarily.

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How to Copy Slides to a Different PowerPoint Presentation

Copying slides from one PowerPoint presentation to another is a great way to reuse content and save time. Whether you want to consolidate projects, update old presentations, or simply pull useful slides from past decks, there are a few easy ways to transfer slides between PowerPoint files.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll cover the various methods for copying one or more slides to a separate PowerPoint presentation, with screenshots for guidance.

Before You Copy Slides

Before copying any slides, open both the source presentation (with the slides you want to copy) and the target presentation (where you want to paste them). You can arrange the PowerPoint windows side-by-side or switch between them with the taskbar.

Next, navigate to the exact slide(s) you want to copy in the source presentation. You can select individual slides, a range of slides, or all slides:

• Individual slides: Click the slide thumbnail while holding CTRL.
• Range of slides: Click the first slide, hold SHIFT, and click the last slide.
• All slides: Press CTRL+A or right-click a slide and select “Select All.”

Once selected, the slides will appear highlighted.

Method 1: Copy and Paste Slides

The fastest way to copy slides between PowerPoint presentations is using copy/paste:

• In the source presentation, select the slides you want to copy.
• Right-click a selected slide and choose “Copy” or press CTRL+C.
• Switch to the target PowerPoint presentation.
• Right-click on a slide and select “Paste” or press CTRL+V.

The copied slides will now appear in the target presentation.

Tip: You can choose different paste options like “Paste Link” and “Keep Source Formatting.”

Copy and paste slides in PowerPoint

Method 2: Import Slides from Another Presentation

For more control over imported slides, use the “Reuse Slides” pane in PowerPoint:

• Open the target presentation and select the slide you want the copied slides to follow.
• On the Home tab, click the bottom half of “New Slide” and choose “Reuse Slides.”
• In the Reuse Slides pane, click “Browse” and open the source PowerPoint presentation.
• Select the slides you want to add and click “Insert.”

Imported slides will match the formatting of the target presentation. Optionally, check “Keep Source Formatting” to retain original slide design.

Import slides in PowerPoint

Method 3: Drag and Drop Slides

You can also copy slides by dragging and dropping:

• Open both presentations and arrange windows side-by-side.
• Click and drag a selected slide into the target PowerPoint window.

Repeat for any other slides you want to copy.

Note: Dragged slides will adopt the theme of the target presentation.

Tips for Copying Slides

Follow these tips when copying slides between presentations:

• Copy slides within the same presentation to duplicate them
• Use keyboard shortcuts to save time (CTRL+C, CTRL+V)
• Paste links to slides instead of copying to connect files
• Check for broken media links after pasting slides
• Adjust copied slide formatting if the theme doesn’t match

Reusing slides from old presentations is an excellent way to build new decks faster. With the right technique, you can quickly copy one or more slides exactly where you need them.

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Adding slides from another presentation in PowerPoint is a breeze. All you need is the original presentation file, and within a few clicks, you can import slides into your current project. It’s a lifesaver when you need to combine information from various sources or simply want to reuse slides you’ve created before. Let’s dive into the step-by-step process.

Step by Step Tutorial: Insert Slides from Another Presentation in PowerPoint

Before we begin, make sure you have the PowerPoint presentation open where you want to insert the new slides. You’ll also need access to the presentation file from which you’ll be borrowing the slides.

Step 1: Open the ‘Insert’ tab

On the ribbon at the top, click on the ‘Insert’ tab to reveal various options for adding new elements to your presentation.

The ‘Insert’ tab is your gateway to enhancing your PowerPoint presentation with additional content, whether it’s slides, images, or videos.

Step 2: Select ‘New Slide’ and click on ‘Reuse Slides’

Look for the ‘New Slide’ button, click the small arrow next to it, and then select ‘Reuse Slides’.

‘Reuse Slides’ is a fantastic feature that allows you to merge content from different presentations seamlessly.

Step 3: Browse for the presentation file

A sidebar will appear on the right side. Click ‘Browse’ to locate and select the presentation file with the slides you want to insert.

Make sure to know where your file is saved. It could be on your computer or a cloud service like OneDrive or Google Drive.

Step 4: Choose the slides you want to insert

Once the file is open, you’ll see thumbnails of all the slides. Click on each slide you want to import or check the ‘Keep source formatting’ box to maintain the original design.

Selecting slides is as simple as clicking on them. If you want to keep the look consistent with the original presentation, ‘Keep source formatting’ is the way to go.

After completing these steps, you’ll see the new slides pop up in your presentation. They’ll be integrated as if they’ve always been there, ready for you to tweak or present as is.

Tips for Inserting Slides from Another Presentation in PowerPoint

• Make sure your original presentation file is not open in PowerPoint; it can sometimes cause errors when trying to insert slides.
• Use ‘Keep source formatting’ to maintain the consistency of design and layout from the original slides.
• If you’re inserting multiple slides, click on the slide after which you want the new ones to appear; they’ll be added directly after the selected slide.
• Double-check the animations and transitions, as they may not always transfer over perfectly when inserting new slides.
• Consider saving a backup of your original presentation in case anything goes awry during the import process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can i insert slides from a presentation made in an older version of powerpoint.

Yes, PowerPoint is backward compatible, so you should be able to insert slides from older versions without any issues.

Will my animations and media also be imported with the slides?

Animations should transfer over, but sometimes there can be hiccups. Media like videos or audio files should also import, but it’s always good to double-check.

What if I want to insert all slides from another presentation?

You can click on a slide and then press ‘Ctrl + A’ to select all slides in the sidebar and then insert them all at once.

Can I insert slides from a Google Slides presentation?

You’ll first need to download the Google Slides presentation as a PowerPoint file before you can insert the slides.

Is there a limit to how many slides I can insert from another presentation?

No, there isn’t a limit. However, be mindful that adding too many slides can make your presentation large and possibly slow to load.

• Open the ‘Insert’ tab.
• Select ‘New Slide’ and click on ‘Reuse Slides’.
• Browse for the presentation file.
• Choose the slides you want to insert.

Mastering the art of inserting slides from another presentation in PowerPoint can significantly enhance your productivity and presentation flow. No more tedious copying and pasting or recreating slides from scratch. With the click of a few buttons, your presentation can be enriched with previously crafted content, saving you time and maintaining a consistent and professional look. Whether you’re consolidating reports, compiling data, or building a comprehensive narrative, the ability to merge presentations is an essential skill in today’s data-driven world. Remember, like any tool, practice makes perfect. So, go ahead and give it a try – your next powerhouse presentation is just a few clicks away! And who knows, maybe you’ll become the go-to PowerPoint guru everyone relies on.

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How to link from one powerpoint presentation to another.

Don't waste time creating slides for a presentation when they already exist in another. Just link to them!

Linking two presentations together allows you to save time by using already-existing slides. The transition is almost seamless, giving it the illusion of one single presentation. Here's how to link PowerPoint presentations together.

Before we get started, note that both presentations need to be in the same folder to link them together. Moving or renaming the second file after the link has been created will cause the slide to break.

Linking two presentations together isn't magic, but it’s as simple as inserting and clicking a hyperlink. What this trick does is allows you to insert a link within an object or text from presentation A that brings you to a specific slide of presentation B while still in presentation mode.

Once you’ve opened the first presentation and have navigated to the slide in which you will be linking from, select the text or object where you want to place the hyperlink.

If you haven't already inserted an object, you can do so by selecting any of the options in the "Images" or "Illustrations" group of the "Insert" tab, and then selecting the object you'd like to insert.

Related: How to Insert a Picture or Other Object in Microsoft Office

Once selected, head over to the “Links” group of the “Insert” tab and select “Action."

Now you’ll be at the “Action Settings” menu. Here, select the “Hyperlink To” option. Once selected, you’ll be able to open the drop-down menu underneath it. Do so, and then select “Other PowerPoint Presentation."

Once you select that option, File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (macOS) will open. Here, select the presentation you would like to link to. Click the "OK" button.

Next, you'll be greeted with a list of the slides from the presentation you're linking to. Select the slide that you'd like to go to and click "OK."

You’ll now notice the file path of the second presentation appears under the “Hyperlink To” box. Once you’re ready, select the "OK" button.

Your hyperlink will now be inserted in the selected text or object. To ensure it inserted correctly, you can hover your mouse over the text or object and the file path will appear.

If you want to double-check that you pointed to the correct presentation, you can press the Ctrl key while clicking the link to follow it.

Now, when you play the PowerPoint in presentation mode, simply clicking the hyperlinked text or object to give you a seamless transition from the first presentation to the second.

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Python: create, modify, and copy slide master in powerpoint presentations.

Slide Master in PowerPoint presentations is a powerful feature that lies at the heart of designing consistent and professional-looking slideshows. It's essentially a blueprint or a template that controls the overall design and layout of the slides, allowing users to establish uniformity across presentations without having to manually format each slide individually. In this article, we will explore how to harness the power of Spire.Presentation for Python to create, modify, and apply slide masters in PowerPoint presentations within Python programs.

Create and Apply Slide Masters in PowerPoint Presentations

Modify slide masters in powerpoint presentations, copy slide masters between powerpoint presentations, install spire.presentation for python.

This scenario requires Spire.Presentation for Python and plum-dispatch v1.7.4. They can be easily installed in your Windows through the following pip command.

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If you are unsure how to install, please refer to: How to Install Spire.Presentation for Python on Windows

Every PowerPoint presentation in PowerPoint, regardless of whether it is newly created or not, will have at least one slide master. Developers can modify the default master or create new ones and apply them to slides with Spire.Presentation for Python to achieve a consistent style and content layout across the presentation.

The detailed steps for creating new slide masters and applying them to the slides in a presentation file are as follows:

• Create an object of Presentation class and load a PowerPoint presentation using Presentation.LoadFromFile() method.
• Create slide masters using Presentation.Masters.AppendSlide() method.
• Use the methods under IMasterSlide class to set the backgrounds, customize color schemes, insert images, shapes, and text, etc.
• Apply the slide masters to specific slides through ISlide.Layout property.
• Save the presentation using Presentation.SaveToFile() method.

A presentation can have multiple slide masters, which can be applied to different slides to achieve a unified style application and modification for different types of slides.

The Presentation.Masters.get_Item() method in Spire.Presentation for Python allows developers to retrieve the specified slide master in the presentation by index and modify the master. The following step-by-step example demonstrates how to retrieve a slide master and modify its background, color scheme, and embedded images:

• Get a slide master through Presentation.Masters property.
• Use the methods under IMasterSlide class to change the background, set the color scheme, delete and insert text and images, etc.

Applying the slide style of a presentation to another presentation can be achieved by copying the slide master between presentations and applying the master style to the specified slides. The following are the steps to copy the slide master between presentations and apply it to the specified slides:

• Create two objects of Presentation class and load two presentation documents using Presentation.LoadFromFile() method.
• Get the slide master of the second presentation using Presentation.Masters.get_Item() method.
• Add the slide master to the first presentation using Presentation.Masters.AppendSlide() method.
• Apply the slide master to the slides in the second presentation through ISlide.Layout property.
• Save the first presentation using Presentation.SaveToFile() method.

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