.PPS VS. .PPT

[Steve]

What is the difference between a .PPS and a .PPT file? Are there any
benefits to using one over the other?

Thanks.

 

[Kathy J]

Only difference in the file is the last letter of the extension. PowerPoint
opens ppt files in edit mode and pps files in show mode. On some computers,
the pps files are associated with the Viewer instead of the full product.

Benefits depend on whay you are doing with the file. If you prefer to see
the edit interface, make your files ppt files. If you would like to hide the
edit interface from those watching the presentation, make them pps files.

Any clearer?

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[Steve]

Thanks. So if the user wants to have the ability to edit the file, does this
mean they only have to change the extension or resave the file back to a
..ppt?

 

[Echo S]

No. Just open PowerPoint, then open the PPS file. It will open in "normal"
(edit) mode.

 

[Geetesh Bajaj]

Or drag a PPS into an open (and empty) PowerPoint window. Or create a
PowerPoint icon within your Quick Launch taskbar and drag the PPS to the
icon and it will open in edit mode.


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No. Just open PowerPoint, then open the PPS file. It will open in "normal"
(edit) mode.

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Thanks. So if the user wants to have the ability to edit the file, does this
mean they only have to change the extension or resave the file back to a
.ppt?


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