Start Guide
A simple guide to help you get productive with offgen inside PowerPoint. Whether you’re creating a presentation for work, university, or client delivery, offgen helps you build clearer, more consistent slides — powered by AI, directly inside PowerPoint. This guide walks you through the essentials of using offgen\:\ installation, navigation, and your first fast improvements.
Getting Started
Start Guide
Welcome to offgen — your AI-powered assistant directly inside PowerPoint.
This guide will walk you through the essentials of getting started with offgen:
installation, navigation, and quick actions that immediately improve your slides.
offgen is designed to help you create cleaner, more consistent presentations in minutes, not hours. Let's get started!
Installation
Open the Add-ins menu
In PowerPoint, navigate to Insert → Get Add-ins
(or Home → Add-ins depending on your version).
Search for offgen
Look for "offgen.ai" or "offgen PowerPoint Add-in" in Microsoft AppSource.
Install offgen
Click Add to install the add-in.
The installation typically takes less than a minute.
Open offgen
Once installed, the offgen tab will appear in your PowerPoint ribbon.
offgen runs natively in PowerPoint — on Windows, Mac, and PowerPoint Online.
System Requirements
- PowerPoint Version: PowerPoint 2016 or later, or PowerPoint Online
- Operating System: Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+, or web browser
- Internet Connection: Required for AI features
First Launch
When opening offgen for the first time, a short walkthrough highlights the essential tools:
- Smart Alignment – clean layouts in one click
- Check & Fix – detect and correct formatting inconsistencies
- Get-Set – copy spacing, colors, and sizing across elements
- AI Text Tools – rewrite, shorten, extend, or translate content
You can reopen the walkthrough anytime under Settings → Guided Tour in the offgen tab.
Setting Up AI Features
To use AI-powered features, you'll need to:
- Create an Account: Sign up for an offgen account (free tier available)
- Choose AI Model: Select your preferred AI model from the settings
- API Key: Optionally provide your own OpenAI API key for unlimited usage
Some AI features require a subscription or API key. See our pricing page for details.
Interface Overview
offgen's interface consists of several key sections:
Action Groups
Located in the main panel, organized by category:
- Align: Shape alignment and distribution
- Text: Text formatting options
- Transform: Layer control and shape operations
- Get-Set: Property transfer tools
- Slice: Shape slicing tools
- Stretch: Shape stretching and extending
AI Chat
Access the AI assistant by clicking the chat icon. Use natural language to:
- Control PowerPoint functions
- Generate content
- Get suggestions
- Analyze your presentation
Smart Suggestions
Context-aware recommendations appear based on your current selection, showing the most relevant actions.
Quick Actions
Try these quick actions to get familiar with offgen:
- Select multiple shapes → Use "Align Center" to align them horizontally
- Select a shape → Use "Get Size" then select others and "Set Size" to match dimensions
- Open AI Chat → Ask "Make all text bigger" to see AI in action
- Select shapes → Use "Distribute Horizontal" to space them evenly
Need Help?
- Check out the Onboarding Guide for a step-by-step tutorial
- Explore specific features in the documentation sections
- Visit offgen.ai/support for additional help
What's Next?
Welcome to offgen
AI that works where you work.
Concepts
This page explains the mental model behind offgen — how it thinks, why it makes certain decisions, and how the different components inside PowerPoint work together. Understanding these concepts will help you get the most out of offgen and work more efficiently.