How do I attach a word document into a powerpoint slide

[Uganes]

I would like to know if it is possible to attach a work document on a
powerpoint slide that way if anyone wants to see it , they can click and open
it. It is not like the embedded word doc table that is on the help.

I want to attach the actual file. Thanks

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

Just insert a hypelink to another document. Before you insert the
hyperlink, you should put the Word doc in the same folder as the PPT. Then
you have to move the files together whenever they are moved because the
Word doc does not become part of the PPT, just a file linked from it.
--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

 

[Uganes]

Thanks David

I did try the hyperlink method, however, this ppt will be distributed widely
and I am sure the link will be broken when transferred. Ideally if the word
doc is attached to the PPT slide itself, Im sure we wont lose it. Do you know
of any way to do this?

UGanesh

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

Unfortunately, Word docs have to be linked. Only pictures and certain WAV
sound files can be embedded. Everything else is linked.
--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

 

[John Wilson]

Try Insert > object (create from file)

Navigate to the word doc and then in custom animation > object actions > open
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John Wilson
Microsoft Certified Office Specialist

 

[John Wilson]

mmm...

I think that you'll find that document objects inserted as I said are in
fact embedded.

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John Wilson
Microsoft Certified Office Specialist

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

Yes, you are right. Embedded objects are, indeed, embedded, but they
don't have the same functionality as Word document. It is mostly, with a
few difference, like putting a picture the Word document onto the slide,
not quite the same as linking to a fully functioning Word document.
--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

 

[John Wilson]

I'm not trying to be awkward here David but you can edit the embedded
document , save a copy as a word doc - not sure what else you would need ?

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John Wilson
Microsoft Certified Office Specialist

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

Yes, you are right. This all depends on the purpose of the presentation.
I generally think in terms of Slide Show View, so my answers are
generally biased from that perspective. In Slide Show View, the embedded
object is basically a picture of the top of the Word file, which is of
limited use (and takes up a lot more file space than a simple screen
shot).

However, if the original poster is thinking in terms of Normal View, then
embedding, as you pointed out, is great. It basically attaches the file
and lets you edit it.

--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/