Removing embedded sound files

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Chris Elliott

Using PPT XP, I defined a transition and used a WAV sound
file of some 10MB (a music track) as the transition
sound. This created a file about 12MB in size. When I set
that tarnsition to "No Sound" it doesn't play anymore
(good) but the file size does not alter.

Any ideas?

Chris
 
Do you have Fast Saves turned on? Go to Tools > Options > Save to find the
setting. Turn it off. Then use File > Save As to save your presentation to
a new name. Has the size dropped significantly compared to the file with
the old name?
 
Well, I DID have Fast Saves on, so as suggested I
disabled that feature, removed the sound file, saves as a
new file but its still no smaller at all!

Hmmmm... next?

Chris
 
Open the new file in PowerPoint and double check your work. Did you really
turn off/uncheck Fast Saves? Did you really delete the WAV? Is the sound
icon gone? Did you give the new file a *new name*?
 
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