Default Animation Effects for Objects

[Ernest Gunn]

Hello.
I am using PowerPoint together with MathType (full-bodied version of
Equation Editor) extensively right now. MathType creates equation objects
that behave like drawing objects; PowerPoint does not understand about
in-line equations the way that Word does. (I've asked for better behavior on
the MS wishlist. I expect that it will all come true in XML heaven.)

So every equation has to go into Ppt as an object. OK. I animate them. The
trouble is that I have to change every one's animation effect from Fly to
Left to Appear, which is what I prefer. I'd love to do a simple setting on
my Master Slide, but I don't know how. Any way to change this default Fly to
Left behavior?

PS: I've looked at 2000 messages on this newsgroup and don't see an FAQ.
I've also looked at MVP websites.

Help? Thanks.

Ernest Gunn
fourDOTgunnsATverizonDOTnet

 

[John Langhans [MSFT]]

Hello Ernest,

PowerPoint does not have the specific capability that you are looking for.
Although some defaults can be customized (such as using the Options dialog)
other defaults (such as Paste format, Defauts for each animation effect,
etc.) are built-in and cannot be customized and require manual or VBA
workarounds.

If you (or anyone else reading this message) think that PowerPoint should
provide more control over various default behaviors, settings, etc.
(without have to resort to VBA or 3rd party add-ins), don't forget to send
your feedback to Microsoft at:

http://register.microsoft.com/mswish/suggestion.asp

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John Langhans
Microsoft Corporation
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[Steve Rindsberg]

PS: I've looked at 2000 messages on this newsgroup and don't see an FAQ.

I've also looked at MVP websites.

Don't see an FAQ on this particular question or in general?

In general: www.pptfaq.com

Which, alas, doesn't have a good answer for the question in specific.

A recorded macro could probably save some key/mouse-strokes, though.

 

[Ernest Gunn]

Thank you. Is it still the same situation with PowerPoint 2003?

 

[Ernest Gunn]

Thank you. I've changed the subject so that others won't repeat my error.
I've seen other groups where a listmom posts pointers to the FAQ on a
monthly basis.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Sometimes I play mom too and leave this elaborate sig line in place. ;-)
I think you'll find that this is one of the friendliest and least nannyish
NGs around. <g>

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[John Langhans [MSFT]]

Hello Ernest,

Yes, this is the same situation for PowerPoint 2003 (the animation features
in PowerPoint 2003 are identical to those in PowerPoint 2002)

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
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbhowto

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