How do you add a new comment to a slide in PowerPoint?

To add a new comment to a slide in PowerPoint, selecting the New Comment button is the correct approach. This button is specifically designed for inserting comments, allowing users to click on it and then enter their text in the designated comment box that appears. This method is straightforward and ensures that your comment is properly attached to the slide for review and collaboration purposes.

While using the Comments task pane can help you manage or review existing comments, it is not the primary method for creating a new one. Similarly, while the Review Ribbon Tab holds tools for commenting and collaboration, simply selecting this tab does not directly create a new comment. Moreover, typing directly on the slide does not add a comment in the proper format; it merely adds text directly to the slide's content, which does not serve the same function as comments intended for feedback or notes. Thus, clicking the New Comment button ensures comments are effectively managed and stored within PowerPoint’s commenting system.