It seems there is no solution for inserting a vector-based figure (e.g. PDF) into MS Office (Word and Powerpoint). Someone suggest to convert into a high-resolution image first, e.g. [this one][1]and [this one][2]. However, none of the workarounds will keep the insertion as a vector-based figure (which has many advantages than raster-based figure, e.g. you can select and search). My workaround is, save the powerpoint as PDF after insertion. In that way, you can keep the insertion in vector-based figure. Anyone knows better solution? [1]: https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/91708/how-to-not-compress-inserted-pictures-in-powerpoint-2011-for-mac/230567 [2]: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/office/forum/office_2007-word/how-to-insert-a-pdf-without-compressing-it/1f4551b9-44e8-4217-be8d-f8cb4c10baca?auth=1