2 Ways to Fix Microsoft PowerPoint Not Saving on Mac

Basic Fixes

• Check your internet connection: If you use any cloud storage services, you must have an active internet connection to sync the latest changes in your PowerPoint file.
• Check OneDrive storage status: All Microsoft 365 plans have 1TB OneDrive storage. While it’s sufficient for most, you may run out of OneDrive space.
• Update PowerPoint app: You can update the version of the PowerPoint app on your Mac to install the latest one.

Fix 1: Manually Save the Presentation

Step 1: When the presentation is open in PowerPoint, click File in the menu bar > Save.

The option will save the presentation to the original location. You can change it using the steps below.

Step 2: Click File in the menu bar and select Save a Copy.

Step 3: Select another location in Finder and hit Save.

Fix 2: Use PowerPoint Web

Do you encounter issues saving the latest presentation changes on the native app? PowerPoint is also available on the web. You can visit it on the web and save it on your Mac.

Step 1: Open Microsoft PowerPoint in a web browser and sign in with your Microsoft account.

Step 2: Import a PPT file from the Mac storage or open it from OneDrive.

Step 3: Start making changes, and PowerPoint should save the changes in real time. You can also click on File at the top and select Save as to create another copy.