Since you can't select objects during a slideshow, is there a way to change
aspects of a slide with macros during a slideshow; i.e., change the fill
color of an oval, or must that code always be run in the editor?
Thanks.

-- Tom

In article <(E-Mail Removed)>, Tom Bunzel wrote:
> Since you can't select objects during a slideshow, is there a way to change
> aspects of a slide with macros during a slideshow; i.e., change the fill
> color of an oval, or must that code always be run in the editor?
> Thanks.

Hi Tom.

Sure can. You have to reference the shape by index number (not usually
practical) or by name.

For example, this will change Rectangle 4 on slide 3's fill to magenta

' watch word wrap ... should be all on one line
ActivePresentation.Slides(3).Shapes("Rectangle 4").Fill.ForeColor.RGB =
RGB(204, 0, 255)



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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
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If you use PowerPoint 2002/2003 then you don't need code to do something
like that. Check out the Emphasis animations.

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Regards
Shyam Pillai

http://www.mvps.org/skp

"Tom Bunzel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> Since you can't select objects during a slideshow, is there a way to
change
> aspects of a slide with macros during a slideshow; i.e., change the fill
> color of an oval, or must that code always be run in the editor?
> Thanks.
>
> -- Tom
>
>