### 1. Prep your DOCX before you upload

Word docs are built for reading. Slides are built for scanning. A tiny bit of prep improves the split into sections and reduces “wall of text” slides.

#### Quick cleanup checklist

- **Use headings:** make section titles obvious (H1/H2 style is ideal).
- **Trim the top:** remove long intros and background pages if you do not need them.
- **Remove noise:** footers, repeated headers, page numbers, and legal blocks.
- **Cut appendix:** references and tables can become a single summary slide later.

### 2. Upload in File mode

Open **AI Generate** and choose **File**. Upload your DOCX. The tool extracts the text and uses it as the source for the deck.

### 3. Pick settings that match the document

The settings are there to force the generator to behave like a deck builder, not like a summarizer. Keep it aligned with your deliverable.

A Type  
Reports work well as **Workshop** or **Conference Talk**. Proposals work well as **Sales Proposal**.

B Slides  
Start with **10** or **15**. If the doc is long, use **Auto**.

C Goal  
One sentence: “Summarize the report into key findings and actions.” This improves slide intent.

### 4. Generate the first draft

Click **Generate Presentation**. You will get a complete draft deck based on the DOCX content. Do not aim for perfect on the first pass.

Treat the first generation as a “structure builder”. You are buying the outline and the slide flow, then you refine.

### 5. Fix structure fast (before polishing copy)

When a DOCX is dense, you usually need to split or merge a few slides. Do that first, then tighten text. It saves time.

#### Fast structure moves

- **Split a slide:** if one slide has multiple ideas, duplicate it and delete half of the text on each.
- **Merge slides:** if two slides repeat the same point, keep the better one and delete the other.
- **Promote headings:** turn section headings into divider slides to make flow obvious.

### 6. Polish with AI Director

This is where a “doc deck” becomes a clean presentation. Use AI Director for targeted, slide-specific improvements.

Tighten  
“Turn this paragraph into 4 bullets. Keep the meaning. Remove repetition.”

Slide intent  
“Rewrite this slide as: problem → impact → recommendation.”

### 7. Export PPTX or PDF

Export **PPTX** when someone will edit later. Export **PDF** when you want a clean shareable file for email or printing.

### Tips

- **ACTIONS**: End with an “Actions” slide. Even serious docs need a clear next step.
- **ONE IDEA**: If a slide needs scrolling, it is two slides. Duplicate and split.
- **METRICS**: Pull 3 to 6 numbers into a dedicated metrics slide instead of burying them in paragraphs.

### Troubleshooting

- **Upload fails:** try saving a fresh DOCX copy. Some exported files include odd formatting.
- **Slides too long:** reduce slide count first, then use AI Director to tighten.
- **Weird structure:** add clearer headings in the DOCX, then re-upload.

### FAQ

**What doc files can I use?**  
Use DOCX. If you have an older DOC file, convert it to DOCX first in Word or Google Docs.

**Should I upload the whole document?**  
You can, but trimming appendix and references usually gives a cleaner deck. Keep the core content and headings.

**Do headings matter?**  
Yes. Clear headings help the generator create section dividers and keep the slide flow readable.

**Can I still edit after export?**  
Yes. Export PPTX when you want future edits. Use PDF for a shareable final version.