

And as PDFs can be viewed almost universally regardless of what software or operating system someone has, a PowerPoint presentation saved as a PDF can be viewed even by someone who doesn't have PowerPoint. This is ideal for ensuring the content remains as you wanted it. When you save a PowerPoint as a PDF, you lock the document so no further changes can be made. That is, so long as no one alters the formatting and content of that deck you worked on for hours, ruining the slides critical for helping you communicate your Q3 initiative or messing up that interactive family photo album.

Microsoft PowerPoint presentations remain one of the best ways to share information in a manner that's visually clear and digestible.
