Setup Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac

Version updated for https://github.com/NetOfficeFw/setup-powerpoint to version v1.0.0.

  • This action is used across all versions by ? repositories.

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Release notes

Setup Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac

This is the initial stable release of the NetOfficeFw/setup-powerpoint action, which enables automated installation of Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac in GitHub Actions workflows.

Purpose

The setup-powerpoint action automates the setup of PowerPoint on macOS runners, making it easy to run PowerPoint automation scripts or test Office integrations in CI/CD pipelines.

Features

  • Automated Installation - Downloads and installs Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac on GitHub Actions macOS runners
  • Configurable Versions - Supports installing specific PowerPoint package versions via the package input
  • First-Run Setup - Automatically dismisses first-run dialogs and configures PowerPoint for unattended operation
  • UI Automation Ready - Enables Terminal.app user interface automation permissions for scripting
  • Output Variables - Provides detailed information about the installed PowerPoint app.

Usage

Quick and easy usage:

- name: Install Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac
  uses: NetOfficeFw/setup-powerpoint@v1

Optional: specify a different version of PowerPoint to install

- name: Install specific PowerPoint version
  uses: NetOfficeFw/setup-powerpoint@v1
  with:
    package: Microsoft_PowerPoint_16.103.25113013_Updater.pkg

Outpu Variables

The setup-powerpoint action will output these variables:

  • path: Installation path of Microsoft PowerPoint (e.g., /Applications/Microsoft PowerPoint.app).
  • version: Installed Microsoft PowerPoint version (CFBundleShortVersionString).
  • build: Build number (last component of CFBundleVersion).
  • package: Installer package file name used during installation.
  • installer-url: Full URL used to download the installer.

Requirements

  • macOS runner (e.g., macos-latest, macos-13, macos-14)
  • Apple Silicon and Intel runners are supported