Over on the left of your keyboard is a key that probably says "Caps Lock"
on it. Please press it once so that your typing doesn't come out in ALL
CAPITALS (which is taken as shouting).
As for your other problem, if you are running PowerPoint 2003, go to the
Help menu and choose Check for Updates. Applying the latest service packs
is likely to fix your problem.
--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/