inserting an excel graph into powerpoint using hyperlink

[Sueneedshelp]

When I insert a graph into powerpoint using a hyperlink attached to an action
button the graph doesn't open up in front of me it just sits on the toolbar.
When I do this with a word doc the word doc opens up straight away. Does
anyone know what do I need to do?

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

When I insert a graph into powerpoint using a hyperlink attached to an action
button the graph doesn't open up in front of me it just sits on the toolbar.
When I do this with a word doc the word doc opens up straight away. Does
anyone know what do I need to do?

What exactly does the hyperlink do? This isn't the usual way you insert
graphs, so I'm guessing it fires off a macro or ....????

 

[Sueneedshelp]

I have tried to follow the help in Powerpoint. I need to insert a graph from
excel into a powerpoint presentation. I have added an action button and put
the hyperlink to an excel file I have stored. When I run the slide show and
hit the action button the graph doesn't appear. I am not sure whether it is
supposed to or not but I have been asked to do this for a test. I assume
that they want the graph to appear when I hit the hyperlink!!! any advice?

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I have tried to follow the help in Powerpoint. I need to insert a graph from
excel into a powerpoint presentation. I have added an action button and put
the hyperlink to an excel file I have stored. When I run the slide show and
hit the action button the graph doesn't appear. I am not sure whether it is
supposed to or not but I have been asked to do this for a test. I assume
that they want the graph to appear when I hit the hyperlink!!! any advice?

First off, I'd ask 'em what they want to end up. Remind them that you need to
know the destination before you can work out how to get there. ;-)

One thing you might try is inserting a chart onto a different slide, then using a
hyperlink to jump to that slide.

 

[Guest]

As Steve says this really isnt the way to do it, but for the record if you
hyperlink to an excel file it should open immediately ( pausing only for a
dire warning that hyperlinking can do all sorts of nasties.)
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