I'm sure this is too simple to require the skills of the PowerpointGuruHiveMind, but I can no longer edit datasheets in Microsoft Graph, in order to create new charts in Powerpoint for Mac 2004. I must have checked some kind of "protect data" checkbox as a default, but I can't find it to switch back. Sheer frustration must have overwhelmed my google-fu.
posted by roofus
on Jan 16, 2007 -
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Creating a podcast with synchronized images that will pop up at irregular intervals during the podcast. I'll also be showing some very unsophisticated users how to do this in a few months. Which tool is best for the job...
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posted by LGCNo6
on Dec 14, 2006 -
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Help! Time-sensitive: My boss's boss, when editing, sees transparent placeholders inside his powerpoint everywhere there is an image (Images do show up, though, in actual slideshow - so they're there). Changing zoom didn't fix it.
Everyhting shows up ok on my computer. My Google-fu is failing me, and he's counting on me - got a quick fix?
posted by parma
on Nov 17, 2006 -
12 answers
What is the best presentation software out there? I use PowerPoint on a weekly basis right now and I would like to "up" my game with better video and sound clips. Can anyone recommend an alternative.
posted by jestonb
on Oct 17, 2006 -
20 answers
Chinese Hong Kong audience: What should I take into account when designing a PowerPoint presentation for an academic to present in Hong Kong?
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posted by b33j
on Sep 24, 2006 -
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MS Office question: How do I stop Powerpoint from using a single window to display all documents? I'd like to be able to look at two powerpoint files side by side and copy/paste between them, but powerpoint insists on opening them in the same window.
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posted by chrisamiller
on Sep 22, 2006 -
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I've tried for several weeks to find this VBScript program from long ago. It's deceptively simple (create PPT, create slide within PPT, insert image, put title on slide, repeat last three steps until all images inserted).
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posted by ostranenie
on Sep 11, 2006 -
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I'd like to play .mp3 files on .html pages in a browser without opening the files in a media player (off-line, too.) Is this possible?
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posted by imposster
on Aug 22, 2006 -
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Looking for software that can deliver very high quality, professional, attractive multimedia presentations that can be burned to a CD, sent to a customer, and "walk" the customer through the presentation in the absence of a speaker/presenter.
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posted by aebaxter
on Jul 21, 2006 -
9 answers
How can I convert an existing set of powerpoint slides into something better-looking?
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posted by spiff101
on Jun 1, 2006 -
10 answers
A slightly different PowerPoint/ presentation filter: What are your tips, tricks, tools and resources for making kick-ass presentations?
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posted by special-k
on May 20, 2006 -
23 answers
I need to "load up" Powerpoint with a directory of 150 jpegs, one image per slide. And I have to do this for 5 presentations. This is REALLY tedious to do by hand, one by one. What can I do? I don't want to use a slideshow program because I do want to sort images and append text on the slides.
posted by zek
on Apr 8, 2006 -
3 answers
I'm working on a competition presentation for my student organization. The presentation is in the form of a video (made in Adobe AfterEffects) but we may also want to include PowerPoint slides. What's a good way to mix video and PowerPoint without fear of hiccups?
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posted by yevge
on Mar 30, 2006 -
4 answers
I'm in business school and am getting sick of my classmates boring group presentations. Building upon
this question, what are the best tips for giving a group powerpoint presentation?
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posted by pithy comment
on Mar 22, 2006 -
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How can I make sure my classmates pay attention to my powerpoint presentation and have it stand out to the teacher.
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posted by joshuak
on Mar 16, 2006 -
29 answers
I need to find Mac slideshow software with the ability to play specific slideshows via assigned hotkeys. I'd also like to make a simple USB footpedal to advance the images.
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posted by Jack Karaoke
on Feb 6, 2006 -
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Is there a way to isolate/extract a .jpg image that has been inserted in the background of a PowerPoint slide? It has not just been placed on the master. Instead somebody did the Format>Background>Fill effects>Picture thing which embeds the image. HELP!
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posted by punkfloyd
on Jan 13, 2006 -
5 answers
Powerpoint help: I want to run an automated powerpoint presentation and work in other windows at the same time. Is there hope?
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posted by cosmicbandito
on Jan 3, 2006 -
5 answers
I am wasting paper because I can't train myself to print a selection of slides in PowerPoint!
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posted by skryche
on Nov 1, 2005 -
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I'm working on a powerpoint presentation and none of the existing templates or those I have found on the web suits my needs. I've created my own template using the "master slide" feature. However, when I leave the "master view" the colours/fonts etc. stay the same as I set them, but the placement of the boxes (headlines and text boxes) return to the defaults. How do I create a template that holds the headlines and text where I put them?
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posted by duck
on Oct 16, 2005 -
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Has anyone got a backup of the powerpoint the guy (supposedly) used to break up with his girlfriend? It was about a year ago and it was only up for a little while before it was replaced with a pretty nasty picture.
This was the link (
http://roonweb.com/wtfbreakup_files/frame.htm), but it now returns a 404. I've searched all around and not dug up anyone with a copy yet, I would love to see it again. I remember laughing my ass off the first time.
posted by nbrier
on Aug 12, 2005 -
12 answers
A generic Kleenex is a "tissue," a generic Q-Tip is a "cotton swab." What is a generic PowerPoint presentation called?
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posted by lewistate
on Aug 5, 2005 -
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We need a PowerPoint presentation to scroll text continuously, like movie credits, but looped over and over again for a kiosk. I can use the Credits animation scheme on the slides, but there's a long gap of time between slides where it shows nothing. How can I make it more seamless and have zero space between slides?
posted by patgas
on May 27, 2005 -
4 answers
Mac to PC: How do I avoid having images replaced with the error message "Quick time and a tiff decompressor are needed to view image"?
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posted by 445supermag
on May 16, 2005 -
6 answers
Are there any decent Mac "presentation software" programs for out there that are not PowerPoint or Keynote?
posted by stefnet
on Nov 23, 2004 -
7 answers
Clipart Filter: I am working on a power point for work for the boss and need to get some clipart regarding the situations where one would take lots of shit/negativity for doing the right thing. (The word funny was bold and underlined in the email, so please make it funny... explodingdog probably wouldn't fly, but far side would)
If anyone has any pictures or clipart handy and could link me, I would much much appreciate it.
posted by Lizc
on Oct 21, 2004 -
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PowerPoint question: I want the basic layout of all my slides to have a title, a website screenshot on the left with a semitransparent shadow, and bullets on the right. The basic layout is easy, the automatic image formatting is not. Is there any way to apply a default style to all your images?
posted by grrarrgh00
on Jul 29, 2004 -
2 answers
Why does PowerPoint throw my text into subscript whenever I paste within a textbox?
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posted by werty
on Jul 6, 2004 -
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Replacing laptop with PDA for Powerpoint presentations at tradeshows? --more inside--
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posted by zeikka
on Apr 16, 2004 -
3 answers
How can I convert PDF files into PPT on XP? Freeware is always appreciated.
posted by signal
on Mar 30, 2004 -
2 answers
I need to create some charts (as in bar-, pie-, etc.) for a presentation. I have used Excel (easy but boring), Illustrator and Freehand (slightly more complicated and exciting) for this in the past, but want to expand my repertoire. Are there any really snazzy looking, easy to use charting apps for XP?
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posted by signal
on Mar 24, 2004 -
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