How to edit a PowerPoint template 1. Open PowerPoint on your Mac or PC. Create a new presentation from a template to start, or opt for a blank one instead.

The simplest way to edit text in images you're using in PowerPoint is simply to overlay text on or near the image. To do this, click the "Insert" tab in the menu and then, in the Text area, click ...

You don't have to update your presentation in case you edit the pictures. When you want to open one of these separate pictures during the PowerPoint 2010 presentation, you must double-click its icon.