Create References for PowerPoint Using PERRLA for Word

The PERRLA Add-in does not work with Microsoft PowerPoint. However, you can create references using PERRLA in Word, then copy and paste them into your PowerPoint presentation.

1. Create a new paper in Word with the PERRLA Add-in.
   Learn how to create a new paper. You can create either a Research Paper or Discussion Post – both work.
2. Add references to your paper using the References & Citations panel in the PERRLA tab.
   Learn how to create or add references to your paper.
3. Once you've built your reference section, click and drag to highlight the references.
   Be sure to include the "References" heading along with the references.
4. Copy the selection.
   Use the keyboard shortcuts (Mac: Cmd+C, Windows: Ctrl+C) or the menu options.
5. Go to PowerPoint and open the slide where you want to paste the references. 
6. Paste the references into PowerPoint.
   Use the keyboard shortcuts (Mac: Cmd+V, Windows: Ctrl+V) or the menu options. If you don't have an element selected in PowerPoint when pasting, PowerPoint will create a new text box with the references. The references will keep their proper italicization, but the font will change to match the default style in PowerPoint.

Once pasted, you can adjust the text box, font styling, or placement as needed for your presentation.

If you have trouble pasting the text as you want, try using the Paste Special command. You can access it in the Home ribbon tab under the Paste option on the far left. To keep the references exactly as they are, use the Embed option under Paste.