Can I upload a native PowerPoint file (.pptx) to ProofHQ with speaker notes viewable? without uploading as a PDF

[CharlieBa]

A large part of our day to day process is reviewing PowerPoint decks with speaker notes (or other information) in the slide notes. In order for a reviewer to see the speaker notes I have to export the PowerPoint as a PDF when uploading a new Proof. This causes a version control issue because when the writer of the deck goes to download the file it is a PDF file instead of the PowerPoint version. As of now I am uploading the same PowerPoint version as the PDF version that was uploaded, as an attached comment.

Is there a way to upload a PowerPoint to Proof in its native PowerPoint format, and be able to view the speaker notes?

[HannahHo]

Hi Charlie,

At this time, Workfront does not support proofing PPTs with Speaker notes; but it is something we are working on.

Best,

Hannah

[NarothneeJe]

Hi Hannah,

Should we post this in the innovation lab or no since WF is already working on it?

Thank you!

[MarthaHo]

Hi Hannah,

Do you happen to know when this might be ready for a release? You say that you're working on it, but are talking 2021? 2022?

Thank you!

[HannahHo]

Hi everyone,

My sincere apologies: it looks like I misunderstood the communication I got from the team over this area. The ability to proof PPTs with speaker notes is not currently on our roadmap. I would encourage you to post this on the Innovation Lab if you think this functionality would greatly improve your experience with the platform!

Kind regards,

Hannah

[DiegoGo3]

Hi Hannah, @HannahHo 

Any updates on the ability to proof PowerPoint with speaker notes? If not available, any workaround suggestions?

Thank you!

[NarothneeJe]

Thank you and hi everyone!

I found the idea on the innovation lab here: https://one.workfront.com/s/idea/0874X000000sYmIQAU/detail

Title: Upload a Native PowerPoint File (*.pptx) to ProofHQ with Speaker Notes Viewable

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Thank you!