In Microsoft PowerPoint, you can exit a slide show and return to editing mode using several methods:

1. Press the Esc Key (Most Common Method)

• While in Slide Show mode, simply press the Esc (Escape) key on your keyboard.
• This will immediately close the slideshow and take you back to the PowerPoint editing view.

2. Right-Click and Select "End Show"

• Right-click anywhere on the slide while in Slide Show mode.
• Click "End Show" from the menu.
• This will exit the slide show and return to the editing screen.

3. Use Keyboard Shortcuts

• Press Ctrl + Break → Stops the slide show and takes you to edit mode.
• Press Alt + F4 → Closes PowerPoint completely (not just the slideshow).
• Press - (minus key) in some PowerPoint versions to end the slide show.

4. Click on the Slide Show Exit Button

• Move your mouse to the bottom-left corner of the screen.
• Click on the three-dot menu (More options).
• Select "End Show" to exit.

5. Use Task Manager (If PowerPoint Freezes)

If PowerPoint becomes unresponsive, you can force quit it:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Find Microsoft PowerPoint in the list.
3. Click "End Task" to close PowerPoint.