How to Remove the Comments From PowerPoint Slides on Mac

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May 4, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to delete comments from your PowerPoint slides on Mac.

Quick summary

Learn how to remove comments from PowerPoint slides on Mac in just a few clicks using the built-in comment panel. This step-by-step guide shows you how to locate, open, and delete comment threads directly within your presentation.

Steps

In the slide canvas, go to the left-hand panel and find the slide containing the comment you want to remove, then click the Comment icon beside it.
In the right-hand panel, locate the comment and click its corresponding Show Thread Options button.
Choose Delete Thread from the options list.
The comment from the selected PowerPoint slide will be permanently deleted.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to remove comments from PowerPoint slides on Mac is essential for keeping presentations clean and professional before sharing or presenting. Leftover comment threads can expose internal feedback or sensitive reviewer notes to unintended audiences. PowerPoint's built-in comment management tools let Mac users quickly delete individual threads without altering slide content. Mastering this workflow ensures polished, collaboration-ready decks every time.

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