How to Insert a Live Web Page in PowerPoint?

Here at LearnPowerpoint.io, we recommend starting with the WebBrowser control for users comfortable with accessing PowerPoint’s Developer features. This method integrates a miniature web browser directly onto your slide, allowing any live website to be displayed as part of your presentation. Here’s how:

1. First, ensure the Developer tab is visible on your PowerPoint ribbon. If not, go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon and check the Developer option.
2. Next, on the Developer tab, click on More Controls – the icon with a wrench and hammer.
3. Scroll down and select Microsoft Web Browser from the list. Click OK.
4. Draw the browser control onto the slide. You can resize it according to your needs.
5. To link a specific web page, you need to add some simple VBA code. Press Alt + F11 to open the VBA Editor, insert a new module, and paste a code snippet that directs the browser object to your desired URL on slide show start.

This method is slightly technical but provides a seamless way to integrate any web page directly into your PowerPoint presentation.

For those seeking a more user-friendly approach, third-party add-ins such as LiveSlides offer a straightforward solution to embed live web pages. This method can be especially appealing for users who prefer to avoid the complexities of VBA scripting. Here’s how to use LiveSlides:

1. Download and install the LiveSlides add-in from its official website.
2. Open PowerPoint and locate the LiveSlides tab on the ribbon.
3. Click on the Insert Live Slide button and enter the URL of the web page you wish to embed.
4. LiveSlides will then insert a placeholder into your slide which will display the live web page during your presentation.

This method is straightforward and does not require dealing with code, making it accessible to all PowerPoint users.