How to start PP

[Ken]

Hi,
I'm probably in the wrong place for this (newbie) queston but I can't seem
to find a "newuser" forum.
I have created a PP presentation but can't figure out how to have it begin
when one clicks on the file. I know I can use the F5 key but I'm sure there
is a better way. An ending would be nice as well instead of the blank, black
screen. Can someone with zero experience in PP do this?
Thanks, Ken

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Ken,

I'll let you into a closely guarded secret......

rename the file from .ppt to .pps

or open the file in powerpoint

file menu > save as > give it a new name > change the filetype to "show"


Then the file will (should) automatically start in "show" mode without any
user intervention.

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

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[Ken]

Thank you TAJ,
Hope you won't get into BIG trouble for divulging the secret. Will I have to
be eliminated now?
Seriously, thank you. I appreciate the help. Actually I was amazed I could
create a presentation with only the help of "HELP". (that sound you hear is
me patting myself on the back ;" )
Again thank you.
Ken

 

[Ken]

Thanks for the help. One other (actually 100 ;" )
thing. The first slide appears blank (awaiting the first click. Can I have
instructions appear on this page instead of just blank. Such as "Please
click to begin"
Thank you.
Ken

 

[Ken]

Thank you both for the advice and your time. The suggestions worked great.
Ken

 

[Ken]

Please ignore this post. I thought I had deleted it. I figured it out as I
was typing the question.
Thanks
Ken

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Hope you won't get into BIG trouble for divulging the secret. Will I have

to
be eliminated now?

Nah

It's a quick trick that is not well documented - like the ability to link
pictures

TAJ