Learn how to hide and unhide slides in PowerPoint to customize your slideshow without deleting content. Quick and easy tutorial.
If you're giving a presentation and want more control over which slides are shown without deleting any content, PowerPoint’s Hide Slide feature is a powerful solution. Whether you’re a teacher preparing alternate versions of a lesson, a business professional customizing a pitch, or a student refining a project, this guide will show you how to easily hide or unhide slides in PowerPoint.
Why Hide Slides in PowerPoint?
Hiding slides can be useful in various scenarios, including:
- Customizing a presentation for different audiences
- Keeping optional or backup information ready
- Streamlining presentations for time constraints
- Practicing privately without deleting your work
When hidden, the slide remains in your file but will not appear during the slideshow unless specifically navigated to.
How to Hide a Slide
Follow these steps to hide a slide in PowerPoint (Office 365, PowerPoint 2021, and earlier):
- Open your PowerPoint presentation.
- In the left-hand thumbnail pane, right-click the slide you want to hide.
- Select Hide Slide from the context menu.
Tip: You’ll notice a diagonal slash appears through the slide number—this indicates the slide is hidden.
How to Unhide a Slide
To unhide the slide again:
- Right-click the hidden slide in the thumbnail pane.
- Select Hide Slide again (it will now toggle off).
The slide will be visible again during the slideshow.
Alternative Way: Using the Slide Show Tab
You can also hide or unhide slides from the ribbon:
- Click on the slide you want to modify.
- Go to the Slide Show tab.
- Click Hide Slide.
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Hiding slides is a smart way to keep your presentation flexible and professional. Use this feature to manage time, create audience-specific versions, and maintain clarity in your messaging—without losing your original content.
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