File size doesn't change after deleting sound from .ppt

[Triad]

Reference: Powerpoint 2003 in .ppt mode

I delete the sound in the .ppt, yet the presentation remains the same size.

 

[Bill Dilworth]

2 possible answers.

1) You have Fast Saves turned on. This will append the changes onto the end
of the presentation file rather that updating the file, so changes will not
be evident till PowerPoint decides to do some housekeeping. This can be
triggered by renaming the file. Best recommendation is to turn off Fast
Saves.

2) You have removed a linked sound instead of an embedded one. Most sound
files are linked with the exception of WAV files under the user-adjustable
limit. Removing the link will only change a few characters, so the size
saving may not be evident. What type of file was removed from the
presentation?


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[Triad]

2 possible answers.

1) You have Fast Saves turned on. This will append the changes onto the end
of the presentation file rather that updating the file, so changes will not
be evident till PowerPoint decides to do some housekeeping. This can be
triggered by renaming the file. Best recommendation is to turn off Fast
Saves.

2) You have removed a linked sound instead of an embedded one. Most sound
files are linked with the exception of WAV files under the user-adjustable
limit. Removing the link will only change a few characters, so the size
saving may not be evident. What type of file was removed from the
presentation?


--
Bill Dilworth
A proud member of the Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
http://billdilworth.mvps.org
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yahoo2@ Please read the PowerPoint
yahoo. FAQ pages. They answer most
com of our questions.
www.pptfaq.com
..
..

 

[Triad]

2 possible answers.

1) You have Fast Saves turned on. This will append the changes onto the end
of the presentation file rather that updating the file, so changes will not
be evident till PowerPoint decides to do some housekeeping. This can be
triggered by renaming the file. Best recommendation is to turn off Fast
Saves.

2) You have removed a linked sound instead of an embedded one. Most sound
files are linked with the exception of WAV files under the user-adjustable
limit. Removing the link will only change a few characters, so the size
saving may not be evident. What type of file was removed from the
presentation?


--
Bill Dilworth
A proud member of the Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
http://billdilworth.mvps.org
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yahoo2@ Please read the PowerPoint
yahoo. FAQ pages. They answer most
com of our questions.
www.pptfaq.com
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Bill:

Apparently I don't know how to post, hope this works.

Thanks you for the fast reply...a very neat service.
I did NOT allow Fast Saves...unchecked.
I tried renaming the file.
It was linked
It was a MP3 and it was 1.45mb

The completed .ppt was 8.53 before the 1.45mb sound file was deleted and
remained 8.53mb after eliminating 1.45M.

 

[Bill Dilworth]

The sound file (1.45 Mb) was never a part of the presentation file. The
PowerPoint presentation file only included a link to the MP3 file's
location, not the file itself. Therefore deleting the link only changed the
presentation by a few characters, not the 1.45 Mb you might otherwise
expect.

You may benefit from looking at a few of the PPTFaq files:

**Why are my PowerPoint files so big? What can I do about it?
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00062.htm

**Sounds/Movies don't play, images disappear or links break when I move or
email a presentation
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00155.htm

**Do this before using PowerPoint seriously
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00034.htm

**Don't do this with PowerPoint. Seriously.
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00511.htm


--
Bill Dilworth
A proud member of the Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
http://billdilworth.mvps.org
-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
yahoo2@ Please read the PowerPoint
yahoo. FAQ pages. They answer most
com of our questions.
www.pptfaq.com
..
..

 

[Triad]

The sound file (1.45 Mb) was never a part of the presentation file. The
PowerPoint presentation file only included a link to the MP3 file's
location, not the file itself. Therefore deleting the link only changed the
presentation by a few characters, not the 1.45 Mb you might otherwise
expect.

You may benefit from looking at a few of the PPTFaq files:

**Why are my PowerPoint files so big? What can I do about it?
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00062.htm

**Sounds/Movies don't play, images disappear or links break when I move or
email a presentation
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00155.htm

**Do this before using PowerPoint seriously
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00034.htm

**Don't do this with PowerPoint. Seriously.
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00511.htm


--
Bill Dilworth
A proud member of the Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
http://billdilworth.mvps.org
-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_
yahoo2@ Please read the PowerPoint
yahoo. FAQ pages. They answer most
com of our questions.
www.pptfaq.com
..
..




Bill:

Thank you...how dumb can I be. Your efforts are appreciated.

 

[Bill Dilworth]

You are welcome.

It would be dumb not to ask for an explanation of what we do not understand.
The smartest people in the world got that way by asking questions.

Post back when another pops up.



Bill D.