Windows PowerPoint file and Mac

[Bryan]

Can a Mac view my Windows PowerPoint PPS file?

If not, what do I need to do to send my Windows PowerPoint file to my
teacher who uses a Mac?

 

[Zell]

my suggestion:
1. convert the pp presentation to flash, then upload the presentation
to a website. ask your teacher to visit the site to view. or, ask your
teacher to download a flash player for mac, play the flash (it requires
more work, if your are interested, write me an e-mail,)
2. convert the pp presentation to DVD(it will take a long time), burn a
dvd disk, give it to your teacher.
3. if possible, invite your teacher to visit your dorm or the place
that can access a windows pc and convenient for both of you, play the
pp for him/her.

hope this helps

best wishes

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Can a Mac view my Windows PowerPoint PPS file?

That depends. Does the Mac have a copy of PowerPoint installed? If so, then
yes they can view your file. Warn them that it may not automatically start
when they doubleclick the icon though. They may have to start PowerPoint then
use File, Open to open your presentation.

Have a look here too:

PC to Mac and Back
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00281.htm

If not, what do I need to do to send my Windows PowerPoint file to my
teacher who uses a Mac?

There are several free Powerpoint viewers the teacher would have to download
and install:

Free PowerPoint Viewers, Viewer Capabilities
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00153.htm

PDFs are also an option (if your presentation doesn't have a lot of
interactivity and you're able to create them)

 

[bubblepps]

Suggest you burn your powerpoint file to a DVD disk and send the DVD
disk to your teacher
this tool can be find here:
http://www.ppt-to-dvd.com/download.php?sid=4
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[Bryan]

I guess I was unclear when I said "send" the pps to the teacher. What I
meant was, can the teacher view the pps file (created on my pc) on her Mac
when I give her a CD with the pps file burned on it?

And why are you suggesting the more expensive DVD disk instead of the CD?

Thanks

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I guess I was unclear when I said "send" the pps to the teacher. What I
meant was, can the teacher view the pps file (created on my pc) on her Mac
when I give her a CD with the pps file burned on it?

No, you were perfectly clear. It's just that some newsgroup participants see
any mention of distributing shows as an invitation to flog their software,
relevant or not. Look over the messages and responses from the last few days
(pretty much ANY few days) and it becomes obvious who's answering questions and
who's flogging.

And why are you suggesting the more expensive DVD disk instead of the CD?

See? Now you know who one of the latter is. ;-)