how to insert a text file..

[Maverik]

Hi!

I have to make a presentation that reads text from a txt file.
But, if text changes, it have to change in the presentation to...

Please help!

 

[Bill Dilworth]

You can get the PowerPoint to update the link on each start-up of the
presentation. Will this be enough, or do you need real-time updating?

For instance, is this to change a presentation that you have running? If
so, you will want to look at Kurt's programs. If you want to have a
presentation ready with the most up to date numbers (as of the start of the
presentation) then perhaps a linked txt file will be enough.

On the slide where you want the text, select the sequence:
Insert -> Object... -> {select } Create From File -> Browse -> [Navigate to
the txt file and select] -> Check the link box -> OK.


Bill Dilworth
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[Kurt]

Hi Bill, Maverik,
To find Kurt's programs: see www.take-off.as

Regards,
Kurt

You can get the PowerPoint to update the link on each start-up of the
presentation. Will this be enough, or do you need real-time updating?

For instance, is this to change a presentation that you have running? If
so, you will want to look at Kurt's programs. If you want to have a
presentation ready with the most up to date numbers (as of the start of
the presentation) then perhaps a linked txt file will be enough.

On the slide where you want the text, select the sequence:
Insert -> Object... -> {select } Create From File -> Browse -> [Navigate
to the txt file and select] -> Check the link box -> OK.


Bill Dilworth
Microsoft PPT MVP Team
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Hi!

I have to make a presentation that reads text from a txt file.
But, if text changes, it have to change in the presentation to...

Please help!

 

[Maverik]

Yes, it has to be real-time updating.
I have tried inserting an object - from file - link box, but it doesnt
work....help

You can get the PowerPoint to update the link on each start-up of the
presentation. Will this be enough, or do you need real-time updating?

For instance, is this to change a presentation that you have running? If
so, you will want to look at Kurt's programs. If you want to have a
presentation ready with the most up to date numbers (as of the start of the
presentation) then perhaps a linked txt file will be enough.

On the slide where you want the text, select the sequence:
Insert -> Object... -> {select } Create From File -> Browse -> [Navigate to
the txt file and select] -> Check the link box -> OK.


Bill Dilworth
Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
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Hi!

I have to make a presentation that reads text from a txt file.
But, if text changes, it have to change in the presentation to...

Please help!

 

[Kurt]

That will only refresh data when you open powerpoint. For real time updates
during the presentation you will need www.take-off.as/datapoint

Yes, it has to be real-time updating.
I have tried inserting an object - from file - link box, but it doesnt
work....help

You can get the PowerPoint to update the link on each start-up of the
presentation. Will this be enough, or do you need real-time updating?

For instance, is this to change a presentation that you have running? If
so, you will want to look at Kurt's programs. If you want to have a
presentation ready with the most up to date numbers (as of the start of
the presentation) then perhaps a linked txt file will be enough.

On the slide where you want the text, select the sequence:
Insert -> Object... -> {select } Create From File -> Browse -> [Navigate
to the txt file and select] -> Check the link box -> OK.


Bill Dilworth
Microsoft PPT MVP Team
Users helping fellow users.
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Hi!

I have to make a presentation that reads text from a txt file.
But, if text changes, it have to change in the presentation to...

Please help!