PowerPoint 97/98

Microsoft PowerPoint is a graphical presentation tool that is today part of Microsoft Office. Prior to its acquisition by Microsoft, it was known as "Presenter" from Forethought Inc. These are the standalone versions. For the Office bundled versions, see Microsoft Office.

When first released for Windows, it competed with Aldus Persuasion, Micrografx Charisma, DrawPerfect, Freelance Graphics, and Harvard Graphics. Also see a list of all Presentation programs archived by Winworld.