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How to Reorder Powerpoint Slides

Updated on:
June 9, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to rearrange slides in PowerPoint using drag and drop.

Quick summary

Reordering PowerPoint slides is done by dragging thumbnails in the left panel to a new position. This method works in both the desktop app and PowerPoint for the web via Microsoft OneDrive.


Steps

  1. Open your presentation and go to the left panel to view your slide thumbnails.
  2. Click the slide you want to move to select it.
  3. Drag the selected slide up or down to the desired position, then release it to drop it in place.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to reorder PowerPoint slides efficiently saves time when restructuring presentations before key meetings or client pitches. PowerPoint's drag-and-drop slide panel lets users instantly reorganize slide order without cutting and pasting content. This feature is available in both the desktop and web versions of Microsoft PowerPoint, making it accessible from any device. Mastering slide reordering helps teams deliver more polished, logically structured presentations faster.
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