How to Auto Loop a PowerPoint Slideshow

How To Auto Loop PowerPoint

Updated on:

June 9, 2026

By:

Use this interactive demo to learn how to set a PowerPoint slideshow to loop continuously.

Quick summary

Learn how to auto loop a PowerPoint presentation so it plays continuously without manual input. This guide walks through the Set Up Slide Show settings to enable the Loop continuously until Esc option in just a few clicks.

Steps

Access the Slide Show menu in PowerPoint.
Click Set Up Slide Show to open the slideshow configuration dialog.
Check the Loop continuously until Esc option to enable auto looping.
Click OK to save your settings and apply the loop.

📌 Why this matters

Setting a PowerPoint presentation to auto loop is essential for kiosks, trade show displays, and unattended screens where continuous playback is required. The Loop continuously until Esc feature in PowerPoint's Set Up Slide Show dialog eliminates the need for manual intervention, ensuring your presentation runs non-stop. This simple configuration saves time and guarantees a seamless, professional viewing experience for any audience. Mastering this setting helps presenters and marketers deliver polished, hands-free slide shows every time.

Your product deserves an interactive demo

Start free