This article explains how to create a Microsoft Sway presentation using the Sway desktop version in Windows 10 or the online version of Microsoft Sway. Additional information about using templates, adding text and images, and sharing and collaborating on Sway is included.

You can create a variety of content types with Microsoft Sway, the digital storytelling app available online or with Microsoft 365. While there are some differences between versions, creating a basic presentation is essentially the same whether you use Microsoft Sway on your desktop or online.

Once you log in to or open the Sway app, you can start from scratch or base your design on one of the many available templates.

To use Sway online, go to sway.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft account. Type sway into the Windows search box and select the Sway app to open Sway on your desktop if you have it installed.