How do you save a presentation as a template?

To save a presentation as a template, you select "File," then "Save As," and choose "PowerPoint Template." This process is specifically designed for creating a template, allowing you to save the presentation with a .potx or .potm extension, which is well-suited for use as a starting point for future presentations. This method retains all the formatting, style, and layout elements specific to your presentation, making it easy to reuse them in new projects without having to recreate them each time.

The other options do not achieve the same result. Saving as a PDF would convert the presentation into a static format that does not retain any of the editable features desired in a template. Exporting to a different format might change the characteristics of the presentation, which is not suitable for a useable template. Right-clicking the file to rename it does not change its format and therefore does not create a template either. These methods fail to provide the necessary functionality to create a reusable starting point for future PowerPoint presentations.