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Steve Rindsberg
Does anyone know if a free powerpoint viewer is available for Powerpoint
2000 or XP?
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Kathryn Jacobs
There is one for each of those versions. See this PPT FAQ page for more
information (including where to get each one):
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I believe life is meant to be lived. But:
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Lloyd Lindsay
OK folks here goes:
I prepared a presentation in PPT XP (2002) in a Windows 98 SE
computer. I used some of the newer animations sparingly.
I used a rich, dark, navy blue background blending into almost black.
Now here is my dilemma: I want many people to view it, but not
everyone has PPT XP or higher. Along with the PPT file, I intended to
include the installation files for the two viewers PPT 97 and 2003.
But, when I tested the viewers, here were the results:
PPT Viewer 97:
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Colors remained intact, but some of the newer animations dropped down
to simpler ones. I expected this and have no problems with this.
PPT Viewer 2003:
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The color I used for dimming went a very dark blue and almost
disappear when I move to the next point. I use a bright white for my
points and dim them to a light baby blue, which you can normally see
when using PPT XP or the PPT Viewer 97.
Does any one know if MS has corrected the change in color when using
PPT Viewer 2003?
I prepared a presentation in PPT XP (2002) in a Windows 98 SE
computer. I used some of the newer animations sparingly.
I used a rich, dark, navy blue background blending into almost black.
Now here is my dilemma: I want many people to view it, but not
everyone has PPT XP or higher. Along with the PPT file, I intended to
include the installation files for the two viewers PPT 97 and 2003.
But, when I tested the viewers, here were the results:
PPT Viewer 97:
------------------------
Colors remained intact, but some of the newer animations dropped down
to simpler ones. I expected this and have no problems with this.
PPT Viewer 2003:
----------------------------
The color I used for dimming went a very dark blue and almost
disappear when I move to the next point. I use a bright white for my
points and dim them to a light baby blue, which you can normally see
when using PPT XP or the PPT Viewer 97.
Does any one know if MS has corrected the change in color when using
PPT Viewer 2003?
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Glen Millar
Lloyd,
First, if you only included the new viewer, everyone would be able to see
it. The only reason to use the older viewer is to use specific features that
are in the 97 version no longer in the 2003 version. An example might be
using linked and embedded objects (OLE). You would, at least, keep the newer
animations.
As for the colour change, I'd be interested to see if I can reproduce this
on my system. Then I could get it looked at in case no-one knew it was a
problem. Could you send me a single slide, please, that exhibits the
problem?
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First, if you only included the new viewer, everyone would be able to see
it. The only reason to use the older viewer is to use specific features that
are in the 97 version no longer in the 2003 version. An example might be
using linked and embedded objects (OLE). You would, at least, keep the newer
animations.
As for the colour change, I'd be interested to see if I can reproduce this
on my system. Then I could get it looked at in case no-one knew it was a
problem. Could you send me a single slide, please, that exhibits the
problem?
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Glen Millar
Microsoft PPT MVP
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John Langhans [MSFT]
[CRITICAL UPDATE - Anyone using Office 2003 should install the critical
update as soon as possible. From PowerPoint, choose "Help -> Check for
Updates".]
Hello Glen,
The incorrect After Animation dim color when using PowerPoint Viewer 2003
is a known issue that has already been reported. This is currently no fix
for it. Basically, PowerPoint Viewer will only dim to colors in the
presentations primary color scheme so if you are using a different color
scheme and choose to dim after animation to a color from the color scheme
for that slide, it will dim to a color from the primary (1st) color scheme
for the presentation instead.
The workaround is to choose a dim color not from the color scheme for the
slide but, instead by using the More Colors option for choosing a dim color.
John Langhans
Microsoft Corporation
Supportability Program Manager
Microsoft Office PowerPoint for Windows
Microsoft Office Picture Manager for Windows
For FAQ's, highlights and top issues, visit the Microsoft PowerPoint
support center at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=ppt
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbhowto
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
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update as soon as possible. From PowerPoint, choose "Help -> Check for
Updates".]
Hello Glen,
The incorrect After Animation dim color when using PowerPoint Viewer 2003
is a known issue that has already been reported. This is currently no fix
for it. Basically, PowerPoint Viewer will only dim to colors in the
presentations primary color scheme so if you are using a different color
scheme and choose to dim after animation to a color from the color scheme
for that slide, it will dim to a color from the primary (1st) color scheme
for the presentation instead.
The workaround is to choose a dim color not from the color scheme for the
slide but, instead by using the More Colors option for choosing a dim color.
John Langhans
Microsoft Corporation
Supportability Program Manager
Microsoft Office PowerPoint for Windows
Microsoft Office Picture Manager for Windows
For FAQ's, highlights and top issues, visit the Microsoft PowerPoint
support center at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=ppt
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbhowto
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of any included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm
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Glen Millar
John,
You are an absolute legend!!!!! Thankyou!
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Glen Millar
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You are an absolute legend!!!!! Thankyou!
--
Regards,
Glen Millar
Microsoft PPT MVP
http://www.powerpointworkbench.com/
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Lloyd Lindsay
Many thanks to Glen and John for your help.
I found a work around that works like a charm... once I started
working with your information.
Suppose PPT Viewer 2003 does not display the dimmed color the same as
I would see it when running PPT XP. Here's what you do:
1. In PPT XP go to the slide with your desired color for dimming.
2. Control click the numbers of the objects on your slide that you
want dimmed.
3. In the Task Pane on the right you'll see a down arrow. Click on it
to open it up.
4, Click on "Effect Options" and, under the "Effect" tab, you'll see
the original color you selected for dimming but that appears
differently when using the PPT 2003 Viewer.
5. Click on the down arrow to open your color selections and you'll
see a small box with your original color highlighted.
6, Click on more colors. The window opens with "Standard" tab view
and highlights your current color selection for dimming in the hexagon
of colors.
7. Click on the Custom tab.
8. Click on OK
9. Do your usual exits.
10.Now, when you want to use your color for dimming, open your color
selections in your "Effects After Animation" and you'll see an
identical color available on your second line of colors.
11. Use the new box for your dimming and PPT Viewer 2003 will give you
the desired color. It's not elegant, but it works.
I found a work around that works like a charm... once I started
working with your information.
Suppose PPT Viewer 2003 does not display the dimmed color the same as
I would see it when running PPT XP. Here's what you do:
1. In PPT XP go to the slide with your desired color for dimming.
2. Control click the numbers of the objects on your slide that you
want dimmed.
3. In the Task Pane on the right you'll see a down arrow. Click on it
to open it up.
4, Click on "Effect Options" and, under the "Effect" tab, you'll see
the original color you selected for dimming but that appears
differently when using the PPT 2003 Viewer.
5. Click on the down arrow to open your color selections and you'll
see a small box with your original color highlighted.
6, Click on more colors. The window opens with "Standard" tab view
and highlights your current color selection for dimming in the hexagon
of colors.
7. Click on the Custom tab.
8. Click on OK
9. Do your usual exits.
10.Now, when you want to use your color for dimming, open your color
selections in your "Effects After Animation" and you'll see an
identical color available on your second line of colors.
11. Use the new box for your dimming and PPT Viewer 2003 will give you
the desired color. It's not elegant, but it works.
[CRITICAL UPDATE - Anyone using Office 2003 should install the critical
update as soon as possible. From PowerPoint, choose "Help -> Check for
Updates".]
Hello Glen,
The incorrect After Animation dim color when using PowerPoint Viewer 2003
is a known issue that has already been reported. This is currently no fix
for it. Basically, PowerPoint Viewer will only dim to colors in the
presentations primary color scheme so if you are using a different color
scheme and choose to dim after animation to a color from the color scheme
for that slide, it will dim to a color from the primary (1st) color scheme
for the presentation instead.
The workaround is to choose a dim color not from the color scheme for the
slide but, instead by using the More Colors option for choosing a dim color.
John Langhans
Microsoft Corporation
Supportability Program Manager
Microsoft Office PowerPoint for Windows
Microsoft Office Picture Manager for Windows
For FAQ's, highlights and top issues, visit the Microsoft PowerPoint
support center at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=ppt
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base at:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbhowto
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Use of any included script samples are subject to the terms specified at
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm