How do I retain the formatting created in powerpoint 2000?

[Guest]

Created a powerpoint presentation using microsoft 2000 (Windows ME), but
unable to retain the formatting when opening with the powerpoint 2003
version. The bullets sometimes change to other characters and have to
rearrange the size of the text boxes. I would like to be able to create a
presentation using powerpoint 2000 and be able to retain the formatting when
opened with powerpoint 2003

 

[Echo S]

You can use Insert|Slides from File and check the "keep source formatting"
box.

Your bullets may be changing because of a missing font, and rearranging the
size of the textboxes could also be caused by a missing font. Open a file
and go to Format|Replace Fonts. Do any fonts listed as being used in your
presentation have ? in front of them? If so, that's the problem (missing)
font.

 

[Guest]

thanks a ton. I did go into the file and then clicked on format and then
"replace fonts" on the laptop (Windows ME Powerpoint 2000) as recommended and
noticed a ? in front of centschbook BT, century schoolbook and monotype
sorts. Does that mean the fonts are missing in the program on the laptop.
However, what boggles me is that when I create a slide from a basic blue
background slide template created, I am able to use the century schoolbook
font.

The problem I am facing is that each time I have to carry my laptop to a
meeting. If I email my presentation to another person, the format changes and
everything goes haywire when opened with Powerpoint 2003 on another computer.

Thanks again. Appreciate the reply.

You can use Insert|Slides from File and check the "keep source formatting"
box.

Your bullets may be changing because of a missing font, and rearranging the
size of the textboxes could also be caused by a missing font. Open a file
and go to Format|Replace Fonts. Do any fonts listed as being used in your
presentation have ? in front of them? If so, that's the problem (missing)
font.

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Created a powerpoint presentation using microsoft 2000 (Windows ME), but
unable to retain the formatting when opening with the powerpoint 2003
version. The bullets sometimes change to other characters and have to
rearrange the size of the text boxes. I would like to be able to create a
presentation using powerpoint 2000 and be able to retain the formatting
when
opened with powerpoint 2003

 

[Echo S]

thanks a ton. I did go into the file and then clicked on format and then
"replace fonts" on the laptop (Windows ME Powerpoint 2000) as recommended
and
noticed a ? in front of centschbook BT, century schoolbook and monotype
sorts. Does that mean the fonts are missing in the program on the laptop.

Yup, those fonts are missing on the laptop.

However, what boggles me is that when I create a slide from a basic blue
background slide template created, I am able to use the century schoolbook
font.

Well, you may have a version of Century Schoolbook installed, but it must
not be the same as the Century Schoolbook you used to create the
presentation in the first place. You can replace the original font in the
Replace Fonts dialog box with the one that's on your computer, but if you
move the file back to the other computer, you may have the same problem with
a missing font.

The problem I am facing is that each time I have to carry my laptop to a
meeting. If I email my presentation to another person, the format changes
and
everything goes haywire when opened with Powerpoint 2003 on another
computer.

Ahhhh.

Well, you can try embedding the font, but that may cause you problems if you
try to edit the presentation. See Embedding fonts
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00076.htm

And actually, the usual recommendation to avoid this issue when distributing
presentations is to stick with fonts that are most likely to be present on
all systems -- Times New Roman and Arial. I'd really recommend you change
the Century Schoolbook fonts you've used in the file (seems like 2 of them)
to one of those. Same with Monotype Sorts -- Wingdings seems to be the font
of choice there.

Thanks again. Appreciate the reply.

You're welcome.

 

[Guest]

Can't thank you enough. I am so glad I found out about the discussion group -
this is amazing. Have a great day!

thanks a ton. I did go into the file and then clicked on format and then
"replace fonts" on the laptop (Windows ME Powerpoint 2000) as recommended
and
noticed a ? in front of centschbook BT, century schoolbook and monotype
sorts. Does that mean the fonts are missing in the program on the laptop.

Yup, those fonts are missing on the laptop.

However, what boggles me is that when I create a slide from a basic blue
background slide template created, I am able to use the century schoolbook
font.

Well, you may have a version of Century Schoolbook installed, but it must
not be the same as the Century Schoolbook you used to create the
presentation in the first place. You can replace the original font in the
Replace Fonts dialog box with the one that's on your computer, but if you
move the file back to the other computer, you may have the same problem with
a missing font.

The problem I am facing is that each time I have to carry my laptop to a
meeting. If I email my presentation to another person, the format changes
and
everything goes haywire when opened with Powerpoint 2003 on another
computer.

Ahhhh.

Well, you can try embedding the font, but that may cause you problems if you
try to edit the presentation. See Embedding fonts
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00076.htm

And actually, the usual recommendation to avoid this issue when distributing
presentations is to stick with fonts that are most likely to be present on
all systems -- Times New Roman and Arial. I'd really recommend you change
the Century Schoolbook fonts you've used in the file (seems like 2 of them)
to one of those. Same with Monotype Sorts -- Wingdings seems to be the font
of choice there.

Thanks again. Appreciate the reply.

You're welcome.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/
PPTLive! Sept 17-20, 2006 http://www.pptlive.com