Powerpoint 2003 on Vista - objects selection error

[Andy Stansfield]

If I have a number of objects I wish to select in Powerpoint, I can
CTRL-Right click on the objects to add them together.

However what's happening is that each time I click on something a further
action takes place; if I select an object with the mouse it will invariably
move the object after selecting it (Ctrl-Z takes me back to where I want to
be). Most annoyingly - I select a series of objects with a view to creating
a group - each time I click on an object it copies everything I've selected
as well so after I've grouped I have a large collection of objects to delete
as well! The only solution is to do CTRL-Z after every click.

Any suggestions as to what's going on? Needless to say the mouse appears to
be fine in all other programs/actions

 

[John Wilson]

Originally from Shawn (Tohlz)

"Go to My Computer > C: > Program files > Microsoft Office > Office 11.
Look for POWERPNT.exe.
Right click on POWERPNT.exe and select properties.
Select the Compatibility tab.
Put a checkmark on "Disable desktop composition".
Click Ok.
Now, open PowerPoint. "
--
Amazing PPT Hints, Tips and Tutorials

http://www.PPTAlchemy.co.uk
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email john AT technologytrish.co.uk

 

[Andy Stansfield]

Wow.. quick reply; and it works! Disables Aero... but for when I need to
use Powerpoint, I'll accept that!

Thanks a lot.