Power Point: Text Box

[JFT]

I want to put cursor on particular spot in Power Point slide and have hidden
text show. Upon moving cursor from this spot want text to be hidden. Is
there anyway to accomplish this?

 

[tohlz]

You can add ScreenTip.
First, draw an autoshape (rectangle, circle, etc) onto the slide. This
autoshape will act as the spot.
Double click on the autoshape.
This will bring up the Format AutoShape dialog box.
Set the transparency to 99%.
Set the Line Color to No line.
Click Ok.

Now, right click on the invisible autoshape.
Select Hyperlink.
Under link to, select "Place in this document".
Have it hyperlink to the current slide. You will need to perform this step
in order to add the ScreenTip.
Select ScreenTip, enter the text you want and click Ok.

Holler back if you need more help.
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[JFT]

Thanks again for your response.

Did not know this forum existed until yesterday and believe I have
discovered a "gold mine" of information and people willing to share.

 

[tohlz]

No problem. Thanks for getting back to us.
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Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP PowerPoint)

Site Updated: July 23, 2006
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[JFT]

I tried what you suggested and was able to make it work in a limited way.
My problem is that I could have extended information about the point in the
presentation. I may need to have a minimum of 2 lines and a maximum of 15 -
20 lines. It appears that the Screen Tips box limits you to what can be
entered in space provided?
Is there some other means to accomplish my goal?

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

The alternative here is much more complicated, but it will allow you
virtually unlimited text:

Use VBA to make text appear and disappear
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00662.htm

The other alternative is to the Action Settings to hyperlink to another
slide, possibly one that is identical except for the text showing.

--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/