When I was tring to insert a object like a microsoft formula into powerpoint slides,powerpoint alway change the layout of this slide automatically, and also will change the size of some other objects they were already on it.
This is a painful smart function in ppt.because most time I have already adjusted the size and location for those object. I really dont want to change it anymore. but fortunately I found the place to disable this fuction.
1.look in to menu tools->autocorrect options
2.goto tab <autoformat as you type>,
find option < automatic layout for inserted objects>,make sure unchecked this checkbox.
3.then try again to paste or insert a object.it will works.