file size growing

[Don]

I've noticed that when I "insert" a picture file the PP file gets bigger,
normal. However if I remove that picture I don't see it go back to the
original size. Then if I put the same picture back in it gets bigger again.
Is there a way to "compact" the file like is done in Access? Is there a way
to avoid this? It seems once I put a picture into the presentation I should
keep it there because it will grow each time I re-insert the file?????
Thanks,
Don...........

 

[Michael Koerner]

On the Tools menu, click Options, click the Save tab, and then clear the Allow fast saves check box

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Michael Koerner
MS MVP - PowerPoint


I've noticed that when I "insert" a picture file the PP file gets bigger,
normal. However if I remove that picture I don't see it go back to the
original size. Then if I put the same picture back in it gets bigger again.
Is there a way to "compact" the file like is done in Access? Is there a way
to avoid this? It seems once I put a picture into the presentation I should
keep it there because it will grow each time I re-insert the file?????
Thanks,
Don...........

 

[Shyam Pillai]

Don,

If Fast Saves are turned on then PowerPoint keeps appending information to
the file rather than a full save to save time for the user. This causes the
described behavior. It does a full save every 10 saves or so. You can turn
it off from the Tools | Options | Save tab. Uncheck the 'Allow Fast Saves'
option.


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Regards,
Shyam Pillai

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