Automate powerpoint

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Anton

Hello there,

I am trying to create a template powerpoint that would have the place
holder on the first page, where you should enter, say, a name of the
client. On the following pages, this same name should be repeated in
designated places.

Let's say I am creating a presentation for Microsoft. The name is
mentioned on the first page in the TO: box. On the following pages the
name is repeated in select places, whereever I chose to put it.

Later, when I want to give the same presentation to Google, all I have
to do is change the name on the first slide, and the rest will be self
corrected.

How do I do this???

Thanks!
Anton
 
If it is in the same place on every slide, then you could just put it on
the master slide. Other alternatives is to have a bogus (and unusual
name) where you want it and use a global search and replace. The final
option is to use some sort of macro to do this. The tricky parts of this
are knowing when to trigger the macro and accessing all the correct
shapes.
--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/
 
You cant do exactly what you want but you could use edit > replace to quickly
change the name (or ctrl H)
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Hello there,

I am trying to create a template powerpoint that would have the place
holder on the first page, where you should enter, say, a name of the
client. On the following pages, this same name should be repeated in
designated places.

Let's say I am creating a presentation for Microsoft. The name is
mentioned on the first page in the TO: box. On the following pages the
name is repeated in select places, whereever I chose to put it.

Later, when I want to give the same presentation to Google, all I have
to do is change the name on the first slide, and the rest will be self
corrected.
Click to expand...

David's suggestions are good. Another: if you have a bit of time ahead of
time to prepare this, our Merge addin might be helpful. You could fill in the
client name (or dozens of them) in a spreadsheet and let Merge create a new
presentation (or one for each of your dozens of names) automatically for you.

For just a name, I'd go with the Search And Replace suggestion David made. If
you have a lot of different data to change for each presentation and need to
merge in pictures and other goodies as well, have a look at
http://merge.pptools.com
 
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