Windows 7 On windows desktop, save as on context menu

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Okay, I'm running windows 7. I'm trying to open up a presentation file from office 2010, but I need to convert it first. On my other computer I can simply double click the item or just right click and click on "save as" and save it as a different powerpoint format. This computer doesn't have that "save as" option. I double click on it and all it does is ask me what program to use to open it up. How do I get this "save as" option available on my computer?
 

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In Windows 7, the "Save As" option is typically available within the application itself (in this case, Microsoft PowerPoint) rather than via a right-click context menu for files. If you are looking to convert a presentation file from Office 2010 to a different PowerPoint format, you can do so directly within PowerPoint: Here's how you can convert your presentation file to a different format in Microsoft PowerPoint: 1. Open Microsoft PowerPoint: - Launch Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 on your computer. 2. Open the Presentation File: - Click on the "File" menu in the top-left corner. - Select "Open" and browse to the location of your presentation file. - Choose the file and click "Open." 3. Save As a Different Format: - After...
In Windows 7, the "Save As" option is typically available within the application itself (in this case, Microsoft PowerPoint) rather than via a right-click context menu for files. If you are looking to convert a presentation file from Office 2010 to a different PowerPoint format, you can do so directly within PowerPoint: Here's how you can convert your presentation file to a different format in Microsoft PowerPoint: 1. Open Microsoft PowerPoint: - Launch Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 on your computer. 2. Open the Presentation File: - Click on the "File" menu in the top-left corner. - Select "Open" and browse to the location of your presentation file. - Choose the file and click "Open." 3. Save As a Different Format: - After opening the presentation, go back to the "File" menu. - Click on "Save As" or "Save a Copy" (depending on the version of PowerPoint). - Choose the location where you want to save the converted file. - In the "Save as type" dropdown menu, select the format you want to convert the file to (e.g., PowerPoint 97-2003 Presentation, PowerPoint Presentation, etc.). - Click "Save" to save the file in the selected format. By following these steps within Microsoft PowerPoint, you should be able to convert your presentation file from Office 2010 to a different PowerPoint format without needing the "Save As" option in the right-click context menu. If you encounter any specific issues during this process or need further assistance, feel free to ask!
 

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