set up a macro to run during a presentation

[Ed the editor]

I need to attach a macro to a button in Powerpoint 2003 so that when users
click on it during a presentation, it will run the macro. In this case, I'm
creating a tutorial with multiple choice questions. I want each button
associated with each option to retrieve (type) feedback text in a feedback
area on the same slide. I can run the macro in production mode, but not in
presentation mode (i.e. when I press F5). How do I get a macro to run in
presentation mode?
Thanks

 

[Lucy Thomson (aka aneasiertomorrow)]

Hi Ed

If I'm understanding you correctly you can achieve this with triggers. This
has the advantage of not using code so will work in the Viewer & when people
have macros disabled/high security settings. Have alook here:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/powerpoint/HA010873001033.aspx?pid=CH010023401033
or here: http://www.pptalchemy.co.uk/Triggers1.html

Lucy

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

You can right click on a button and choose Action Settings. From the dialogue
box that pops up, choose Run Macro and pick the macro you want to run from
the drop down list.

You might want to look at my site, which has lots of examples of this:

http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

Just click on Examples by Chapter and look at the examples starting in
Chapter 7.

David Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

 

[John Wilson]

As the others have said you may not need a macro. I would always avoid vba if
possible.

However the chances are that you have written code which ONLY works in edit
view, the most usual reason is using '.selection' in the code. You cannot
select in show mode and the code will always fail. Post the code and we'll
see if it can be fixed or if you wish (and it's short) email it to me and
I'll have a look and then report back here.
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