Krishi Samagri Company2083 BSQuestion 7 of 14
A user receives two PowerPoint files named "Project.ppsx" and "Project.pptx". Differentiate between these two file extensions. What happens when each file is double-clicked? Explain how a .ppsx file can be edited.
5 marks
Question source
- Exam year
- 2083 BS / 2026 AD
- Level
- Level 5
- Paper
- Paper II – Subjective
- Section
- Section B
Model answer
Both are PowerPoint Open XML, but behave differently.
| Basis | .pptx | .ppsx |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Editable presentation | Slide-show file (Show) |
| On double-click | Opens in edit mode (Normal view) | Launches full-screen slideshow directly |
| Editing | Direct | Needs workaround (below) |
Edit a .ppsx: Right-click → Show in folder → right-click → Open with PowerPoint (or open PowerPoint → File → Open → select .ppsx), or rename .ppsx → .pptx. After editing, Save As → choose .pptx for editable or .ppsx for show-only distribution. Offices share .ppsx to prevent accidental edits during seminars.