Check here for a good tutorial on inserting .swf's in PPT:
http://www.flashgeek.com/tutorials/02_embed_01.asp
My personal preference is to use the flash insert tool in Shyam's toolbox
http://www.mvps.org/skp/toolbox/ :
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Best Regards,
Troy Chollar
TLC Creative Services, Inc.
troy at tlc creative dot com
www dot tlccreative dot com
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I tried to insert an animated file type "shockwave flash" in my powerpoint
presentation, but during slide show only the file name appears not the
contents. I appreciate your help