Would a MacBook Air run PowerPoint files created in Windows without any problems?

I am considering buying a MacBoo9k Air. However, I need to be sure that it would be able to run, edit, save without problems files created in PowerPoint with a Windows-based PC. Do I need a special software for this?

Yes, Powerpoint Mac should be identical to Powerpoint PC. Powerpoint on the Mac will open Powerpoint files created with the Windows version.
In practice, that isn't entirely the case, as there are different versions of both Powerpoint Mac and PC.
You need to be running the latest versions of both on the Mac and PC.
Even then you may have some minor formatting issues. Whether you consider that a problem, is up to you.
I only way to ensure that the Powerpoint files edited on the Mac display correctly on your Windows PC is to run the Windows version of Powerpoint either in Bootcamp or Parallels/Fusion on your MacBookAir.
It's not as seemless as it should be, however, Bootcamp or virtualization ensures you can run the Windows version of Powerpoint if you need to.

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