Digital Presentation Evolution: Key Milestones in PowerPoint – Slide Marvels

The inception of PowerPoint, one of the most influential software applications in history, began in the mid-1980s. Robert Gaskins and Dennis Austin, visionaries at Forethought, Inc., initiated a project to revolutionize the way Digital Presentations were created. Originally named “Presenter,” this software addresses the growing demand for effective visual communication in the business world. In April 1987, the Order version, PowerPoint 1.0, was released exclusively for the Apple Macintosh. It was a groundbreaking application that allowed users to create overhead transparencies, setting the stage for a new era in presentation technology.