First time PP user's question

[Sardine]

I just finished a very simple powerpoint (97-sr2) presentation. I think
everything went well with it. I saved it and believe it will work for
me. It is to be displayed on a large screen during a presentation where
I will be speaking. There will be much time when no display is wanted on
the screen.

My question is about what to do when a blank (dark) screen is wanted.
The way I have built this has several screens in consecutive frames.

Should I have a black frame inserted in the places between the frames
that I want to be seen? If so, how is the best way to generate this frame?

I'm thinking this depends on the abilities of the person running the
computer.

Suggestions?

Sardine

 

[Echo S]

Many remotes have a "blank" button that blacks the screen.

Or you can just put in a black slide. That will be the most foolproof way of
approaching it, I think. Just let the person running the computer know what
you've done.

To insert a blank black slide in PPT 97, use Insert | Slide and choose the
Blank layout if you're prompted (if you're not, you can change it later or
just leave it as-is. The placeholders won't show on the slide show view
unless you add text to them), then Format | Background and change the color
to black. You may need to choose "omit background graphics from master."

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[Sardine]

Many remotes have a "blank" button that blacks the screen.

Or you can just put in a black slide. That will be the most foolproof
way of approaching it, I think. Just let the person running the computer
know what you've done.

To insert a blank black slide in PPT 97, use Insert | Slide and choose
the Blank layout if you're prompted (if you're not, you can change it
later or just leave it as-is. The placeholders won't show on the slide
show view unless you add text to them), then Format | Background and
change the color to black. You may need to choose "omit background
graphics from master."

Thanks for the suggestions.

Sardine

 

[Sardine]

Many remotes have a "blank" button that blacks the screen.

Or you can just put in a black slide. That will be the most foolproof
way of approaching it, I think. Just let the person running the computer
know what you've done.

To insert a blank black slide in PPT 97, use Insert | Slide and choose
the Blank layout if you're prompted (if you're not, you can change it
later or just leave it as-is. The placeholders won't show on the slide
show view unless you add text to them), then Format | Background and
change the color to black. You may need to choose "omit background
graphics from master."

ECHO

Thanks for the details, it worked perfectly.

Sardine

 

[Echo S]

Glad to hear it!

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://tinyurl.com/36grcd
PowerPoint 2007 Complete Makeover Kit http://tinyurl.com/32a7nx

Don't Miss the PPTLive User Conference! Atlanta | Oct 11-14