How to start PP

[Ken]

Hi,
I'm probably in the wrong place for this (newbie) queston but I can't seem
to find a "newuser" forum.
I have created a PP presentation but can't figure out how to have it begin
when one clicks on the file. I know I can use the F5 key but I'm sure there
is a better way. An ending would be nice as well instead of the blank, black
screen. Can someone with zero experience in PP do this?
Thanks, Ken

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Ken,

I'll let you into a closely guarded secret......

rename the file from .ppt to .pps

or open the file in powerpoint

file menu > save as > give it a new name > change the filetype to "show"


Then the file will (should) automatically start in "show" mode without any
user intervention.

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

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[Steve Rindsberg]

Hi,

I'm probably in the wrong place for this (newbie) queston

Nope, you've landed in the right spot.

but I can't seem
to find a "newuser" forum.
I have created a PP presentation but can't figure out how to have it begin
when one clicks on the file. I know I can use the F5 key but I'm sure there
is a better way. An ending would be nice as well instead of the blank, black
screen. Can someone with zero experience in PP do this?

TAJ got half, I get half:

To get rid of the black slide at the end, choose Tools, Options, View tab and
remove the check mark next to, of all the crazy things, "End with black slide".

Unfortunately, this only affects your copy of PowerPoint, not the presentation
itself; what other people see will depend on their options settings.

 

[Ken]

Thank you TAJ,
Hope you won't get into BIG trouble for divulging the secret. Will I have to
be eliminated now?
Seriously, thank you. I appreciate the help. Actually I was amazed I could
create a presentation with only the help of "HELP". (that sound you hear is
me patting myself on the back ;" )
Again thank you.
Ken

 

[Ken]

Thanks for the help. One other (actually 100 ;" )
thing. The first slide appears blank (awaiting the first click. Can I have
instructions appear on this page instead of just blank. Such as "Please
click to begin"
Thank you.
Ken

 

[Ken]

Thank you both for the advice and your time. The suggestions worked great.
Ken

 

[Ken]

Please ignore this post. I thought I had deleted it. I figured it out as I
was typing the question.
Thanks
Ken

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Please ignore this post. I thought I had deleted it. I figured it out as I
was typing the question.

We have a QUICK one here, folks. ;-)

Most of us get the AHA lightning bolt just *after* we hit the SEND button.

Seriously, I think it has something to do with forcing yourself to explain the
problem clearly and completely. As often as not, that's all it takes to get up
the cranial momentum that carries you to the solution.

The rest, as they say, is timing.

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Hope you won't get into BIG trouble for divulging the secret. Will I have

to
be eliminated now?

Nah

It's a quick trick that is not well documented - like the ability to link
pictures

TAJ