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The Save commands default file format must be configured.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

This policy setting governs the default format for new presentation files that users create. If you enable this policy setting, when a user creates a new blank presentation, it is in the specified default format. Users may still override the default and specify a specific format when they create a presentation. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, PowerPoint Presentation is the default option.

ID
SV-85289r1_rule
Version
DTOO139
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 -> PowerPoint Options -> Save "default file format" to "Enabled: PowerPoint Presentation (*.pptx)".