Disable PowerPoint Read-Only Mode in 2 Steps

How to Remove Always Open Read-Only From PowerPoint Presentations

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to disable Read-Only mode in your PowerPoint presentations.

Quick summary

This demo shows how to remove Always Open Read-Only from a PowerPoint presentation using the Review tab in just two clicks. Once toggled off, your file will open in fully editable mode every time.

Steps

Inside the slide canvas, head to the top menu bar and click Review.
In the ribbon, find and click Always Open Read-Only to toggle it off.
Your PowerPoint presentation will no longer open in Read-Only mode and is now fully editable.

📌 Why this matters

The Always Open Read-Only setting in PowerPoint can silently block editing, causing confusion and lost productivity for users who don't know where to find the toggle. Disabling this setting through the Review tab takes seconds and immediately restores full edit access to your presentation. For teams sharing files across devices or email, knowing how to control this setting prevents unnecessary friction and ensures collaborators can make changes without barriers. This quick fix is essential knowledge for anyone working regularly with PowerPoint files.

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