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| automatic random slide selection for presentation | 11/21/2009 |
Q: I have made up a presentation of many photos. I would like them to appear randomly for a family ...
A: PowerPoint plays slides sequentially -- or in the sequence you want -- there's no random play ...
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| Help with microsoft .pps files | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Is it possible to upload Powerpoint 2003 viewer to a web site? I want my customers to view my mouse ...
A: It's not possible to run the PowerPoint Viewer off your site -- as an alternative you could password ...
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| slide show on a cd | 11/5/2009 |
Q: 1/ I am a total beginner . It's my 1st slide show. Now it's done, I would like to write it on a disc ...
A: You will need a third party program that can convert the PowerPoint presentation to a movie clip -- ...
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| slide show on a cd | 11/5/2009 |
Q: 1/ I am a total beginner . It's my 1st slide show. Now it's done, I would like to write it on a disc ...
A: Well, it's not strange -- it all depends on which version you install on your system. There are some ...
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| slide show on a cd | 11/4/2009 |
Q: 1/ I am a total beginner . It's my 1st slide show. Now it's done, I would like to write it on a disc ...
A: PowerPoint does not create CDs that can be viewed on a TV -- it only creates CDs that can be viewed ...
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| Problem in Power point broadcast recording | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have recorded a power point broadcast session in Power Point 2003. The PPT contains little bit of ...
A: Prashant, thanks for getting back. Well, the Broadcast add-in is a product that Microsoft no longer ...
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| Power point page set up | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I am trying to set up the PPoint page at dimensions:Width 210cm and height 90cm-but the maximum ...
A: Georgia, yes that's a PowerPoint limitation since this program was never intended to create posters. ...
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| PowerPoint 2007 | 9/6/2009 |
Q: I am really frustrated. I am trying to copy a presentation to a CD but I keep getting an error ...
A: Anthony, the reason why I don't have a satisfactory answer for that part of the question is because ...
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| PowerPoint 2007 | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I am really frustrated. I am trying to copy a presentation to a CD but I keep getting an error ...
A: Try choosing the Copy to Folder option within the Package for CD dialog box -- and then burn the ...
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| POWER POINT | 7/28/2009 |
Q: When I copy and paste a section of an Excel worksheet into a Power Point presentation, any objects ...
A: Can you send me a test Excel and PowerPoint file to look at? Mail them to yourself using ...
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| POWER POINT | 7/28/2009 |
Q: When I copy and paste a section of an Excel worksheet into a Power Point presentation, any objects ...
A: Bill, can you tell me which version of PowerPoint and Excel you are using? 2007, 2003, or an older ...
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| blank slides | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am inserting pictures into my powerpoint presentation. When I go to slide show it is showing blank ...
A: Unless you have a slow animation applied that shows a blank slide, and then an animated picture, ...
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| blank slides | 6/18/2009 |
Q: I am inserting pictures into my powerpoint presentation. When I go to slide show it is showing blank ...
A: I'll request a few clarifications, since I need more details to properly respond to this1. Does your ...
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| Picture effects influence on resolution | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I use PPT 2007 on Windows. I insert pictures in high resolution to a page. Then I give it some kind ...
A: Moshe, you are right -- I did the same thing using another picture in a new presentation and I can ...
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| Picture effects influence on resolution | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I use PPT 2007 on Windows. I insert pictures in high resolution to a page. Then I give it some kind ...
A: Can you send me the presentation where this happens -- add a picture to the slide, duplicate the ...
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| Picture effects influence on resolution | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I use PPT 2007 on Windows. I insert pictures in high resolution to a page. Then I give it some kind ...
A: That's PowerPoint 2007's automatic compression at work. Look here for more specifics: Disable ...
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| Adding a GIF to powerpoint 2007/2008 | 5/30/2009 |
Q: How do I add a GIF file to a powerpoint slide for the 2007/2008 version. I can find instructions on ...
A: Adding a GIF works the same way in PowerPoint 2007 -- go to the Insert tab of the Ribbon, and choose ...
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| Slide transition | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I just completed a PowerPoint presentation for my daughter and her family in memory of her son who ...
A: Bette, do follow these guidelines: 1. Try to use optimized pictures -- if you are using high res ...
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| Problem of import of word document into a powerpoint document | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I tried to insert a word document into a powerpoint document, by using the Insert/Object/From file ...
A: OK -- I am not going to answer this question with a solution to your Object problem -- but can you ...
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| Powerpoint slide numbers | 2/13/2009 |
Q: Hey there! When I insert slide numbers in my presentation "1" appears on EVERY slide, how do I ...
A: Can I take a look at the presentation? Please upload it to Yousendit.com or similar, and email it to ...
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| PowerPoint 2000 | 1/5/2009 |
Q: This is my first time using Powerpoint (2000) and just completed my project and saved it under ...
A: The side bar that you mention -- its color is based on the background color of the presentation. ...
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| Outline function greyed out | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to format tables on ppt, especially the outlines. However, in all possible instances the ...
A: These instructions are not for PowerPoint 2007 but for PowerPoint 2003 or earlier, but looking at ...
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| Slide advance: mouse and spacebar | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I seem to have some slides that will happily advance with a mouse click while others require a ...
A: Normally, the left-click of the mouse, pressing the spacebar, or clicking the right arrow -- or even ...
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| PowerPoint | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to set up automatic numbering that can be used to number a series of slides ...
A: It's simple to do that -- but not automatic. If you first slide has bullets 1 to 4, and your ...
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| powerpoint formatting issue with imported slides / presentations | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I am having a similar issue to the following: ...
A: Scott, can you let me know if this happens with a particular font, or with all fonts? Also, can you ...
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| Powerpoint and email | 8/15/2008 |
Q: "I asked the following question, got the following answer but nothing seemed to work. We got ...
A: I agree with all the stuff that the other expert told you -- but for that matter, I never understood ...
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| text box format varies by viewer | 8/2/2008 |
Q: The following question was asked on 3/28/2008, but I didn't see an answer, and we're having the same ...
A: I don't have any solution as such, but I do have observations: 1. In both slides 1 and 2, you used ...
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| text box format varies by viewer | 8/1/2008 |
Q: The following question was asked on 3/28/2008, but I didn't see an answer, and we're having the same ...
A: Mark, can you upload a one-slide presentation somewhere and I'll look at it on both PowerPoint 2002 ...
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| Powerpoint and email | 7/7/2008 |
Q: "I asked the following question, got the following answer but nothing seemed to work. We got ...
A: The first thing your friend needs to do is determine if PowerPoint works at all in the first place. ...
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| Fonts | 6/6/2008 |
Q: I have created a presentation where I have used Arial 12 in various placeholders and drawn objects. ...
A: I am assuming you are using PowerPoint 2007? PowerPoint 2007 has this new feature called Theme ...
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| Music on PPS | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I already inserted the music on my power point show. And it is playing good in my computer. But when ...
A: Save your presentation, copy the music file to the same folder as your presentation, and then insert ...
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| powerpoint | 5/27/2008 |
Q: How can I view my speakers note during powerpoint presentation?
A: If you are set to projector view using dual display output, you can opt to see the Presenter View on ...
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| Powerpoint w/video | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I created a Powerpoint Presentation with a video and it plays fine on my computer. But when I send ...
A: Suzanne, please send this presentation to yourself by Yousendit.com -- and then send me the link -- ...
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| Powerpoint w/video | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I created a Powerpoint Presentation with a video and it plays fine on my computer. But when I send ...
A: Since you are using PowerPoint 2003, here's what you should do. 1. Choose File | Package for CD. ...
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| Power Pt and Open Office | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I am wondering if you have a recommendation for a software converter with Powerpoint... I have a ...
A: Susan, looks like you are using a Mac -- get a free copy of Neo Office. http://www.neooffice.org/ ...
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| Power point adding sound file | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I created a powerpoint presentation with animated slides and added my narration. Now I inserted a ...
A: I would suggest this approach: 1. Add animations on slides with on-click events. 2. Sync those ...
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| Powerpoint w/video | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I created a Powerpoint Presentation with a video and it plays fine on my computer. But when I send ...
A: Suzanne, which version of PowerPoint are you using? And are you also sending the video to the user ...
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| Power point adding sound file | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I created a powerpoint presentation with animated slides and added my narration. Now I inserted a ...
A: I'm guessing this only happens to the slide where you added the sound? And you can hear the ...
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| powerpoint text box formatting issues | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I am experiencing a problem with Powerpoint text box formatting that seems to changes when viewed on ...
A: Todd, does this happen with a particular font? Which font are you using in this case? Also will it ...
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| powerpoint 2000 | 3/27/2008 |
Q: fairly simply question, when i press F5 to get a full screen slide show only a section of the screen ...
A: Graham, what we need to ascertain now is whether this happens with a particular presentation, or ...
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| powerpoint 2000 | 3/26/2008 |
Q: fairly simply question, when i press F5 to get a full screen slide show only a section of the screen ...
A: Graham, choose Slide Show | Set Up Show to bring up a dialog box of the same name. Then check if the ...
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| power point presentation | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 2008 dell laptop and i am trying to make a powerpoint presentation, but when i try to open ...
A: Natasha, are you trying to open a file, open PowerPoint, or start your laptop. At what time do you ...
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| Powerpoint | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Can you have the notes showing on the laptop but not projected onto the screen for everyone else to ...
A: Sure, you can have your notes visible on the laptop but not on the projected screen using an option ...
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| powerpoint slide numbers missing | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Slide numbers will not show up on my presentation even after I have inserted them using the insert ...
A: What you can do is delete the text and pictures on the slides, and delete anything more than 5 ...
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| PowerPoint 2007 Recolor | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Will Microsoft bring back the "old" recolor ability to clip art? For example, if I had a clip art ...
A: The only solution to that problem that I know of is to retain an older version of PowerPoint -- make ...
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| Power Point 2007 "Save As option" | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I recently upgraded to Microsoft Office Power Pt 2007 from Power Pt 2004. What I can not find is ...
A: I am assuming that you upgraded from PowerPoint 2003, since PowerPoint 2004 is a Mac only product. ...
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| PPT file doubling in size after saving | 1/29/2008 |
Q: When I save a ppt file on my MAC (ex:6 Mo) and send to others on PC's, it doubles in size (goes to ...
A: I played with your presentation -- and this is one of those cases where PowerPoint Mac and ...
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| PPT file doubling in size after saving | 1/29/2008 |
Q: When I save a ppt file on my MAC (ex:6 Mo) and send to others on PC's, it doubles in size (goes to ...
A: Just send a file to your email address using YouSendIt, and then paste the download link here. Once ...
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| PPT file doubling in size after saving | 1/29/2008 |
Q: When I save a ppt file on my MAC (ex:6 Mo) and send to others on PC's, it doubles in size (goes to ...
A: David, is it possible for you to upload the presentation to a service like YouSendIt.com -- and send ...
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| Powerpoint | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Im doing a Powerpoint project for a college computer applications class. I would like to know how to ...
A: It depends on how much of the Excel sheet you want in the PowerPoint slide. If it's just a small ...
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| flash | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Hi, I would like to insert a flash file (*.swf) into my presentation. I know that I have to register ...
A: Reza, you really don't have to register anything -- just install the Shockwave Flash control from ...
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| Power Point Presentation | 10/14/2007 |
Q: First question, How can I reduce the size of the presentation to enable email. Using PP 2003 have ...
A: There are two areas you need to address: the file size, and the missing music file. For the file ...
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| Recolor | 10/7/2007 |
Q: Searching for the way of changing colors of a picture from clip organizer in PowerPoint 2007, I came ...
A: Reza, the recolor options work differently in PowerPoint 2007 -- and in fact there's no exact ...
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| I set the default to 50,000 Kb - but mp3 still won't play | 10/1/2007 |
Q: I am trying to send a presentation to my coworkers that contains and mp3 (3100 Kb) - I've read all ...
A: Melanie, the default limit for embedding sound files only applies to WAV files, not to MP3s. That's ...
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| Powerpoint add music & movie interview to slides | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I am trying to put together a PP presentation today for our small Christian School. I have the ...
A: I suggest you include the video in the beginning or the end of the presentation (although you can ...
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| Playing Slide Show | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I am playing my slide show, and I want to perform other tasks while my slide show is being played, ...
A: First, I'll request a few clarifications. Are you saying you want your slide show to play while you ...
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