> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.grunt.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# PowerPoint add-in

> Use Grunt in Microsoft PowerPoint with migrated guidance for users and IT administrators

This section covers the Grunt PowerPoint add-in for both day-to-day users and IT teams.

* If you create slides, start with the user guides.
* If you deploy and manage Grunt across an organization, use the IT guides.

The current release is built on .NET 9 as a self-contained COM add-in.

## Choose your path

> **[For users](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/get-started.md)**
>
> Install Grunt, connect Excel data, and export or send polished decks.

> **[For IT](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/it/deployment-and-installation.md)**
>
> Deploy Grunt, automate licenses, and manage updates and security.

## User guides

> **[About Grunt](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/about-grunt.md)**
>
> Learn the rule-based model behind Grunt and why it separates data from design.

> **[Quick start](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/quick-start.md)**
>
> Learn the core Grunt concepts, create your first Visual Grid, and set a default theme.

> **[Themes and defaults](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/themes-and-defaults.md)**
>
> Set your company theme once so new presentations start in the right design system.

> **[Tools and shortcuts](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/tools-and-shortcuts.md)**
>
> Work faster with workflow tools, Smart Selection, and keyboard shortcuts.

> **[Smart Selection](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/smart-selection.md)**
>
> Align, space, and resize slide objects with pink handles and tidy-up controls.

> **[Rules](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/rules.md)**
>
> Apply reusable formatting and data-driven logic with Grunt rules.

> **[Visual Grids](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/visual-grids.md)**
>
> Build flexible layouts with sizing modes, row types, tags, and charts inside a grid.

> **[Excel connections](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/excel-connections.md)**
>
> Link charts and grids to Excel, update safely, and avoid broken workbook paths.

> **[Data Editor](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/data-editor.md)**
>
> Edit embedded or linked data in a spreadsheet-style view inside PowerPoint.

> **[FAQ and tips](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/faq-and-tips.md)**
>
> Resolve common usage questions around shapes, fonts, overrides, and targeting.

> **[Troubleshoot recovery](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/missing-tab-and-recovery.md)**
>
> Recover missing tabs, disabled add-ins, and startup failures.

> **[Outlook send issues](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/outlook-send-issues.md)**
>
> Fix the Windows new Outlook limitation behind Grunt's Send behavior.

> **[Save and compatibility](https://docs.grunt.io/powerpoint-add-in/user/save-and-compatibility-issues.md)**
>
> Check Office and Grunt architecture alignment when PowerPoint save errors appear.

## In this section

* Users can install Grunt, activate a license, link to Excel, and export or send presentations.
* IT can choose between per-user and per-machine installs, allow required endpoints, provision licenses, and control update behavior.
* Troubleshooting pages cover missing tabs, expired licenses, Excel path issues, Office add-in blocking, and endpoint protection conflicts.

## Legacy support portal

If you need an article that has not yet been migrated, use the legacy support portal: [support.grunt.pro](https://support.grunt.pro/).


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