Is it possible to open up a powperpoint in slide show mode?

[Guest]

I am putting work instructions in front of employees with a touch screen.
They will not have a keyboard. If I have a short cut to a power point
presentation on the desk top they simply double tap the sreen and it will
start up. Issue is that it does not start up in slide show mode. Is there
a way I can have the powerpoint open in show mode and/or imped a
macro/hperlink???? in first slide that enables the user to start slide show.

Is there another software that would work better.
Thanks

 

[Echo S]

Rename the PPT file using a PPS extension. Or resave it -- File|Save As,
choose PowerPoint Show (*.PPS) from the "save as type" dropdown.

 

[Guest]

If you've not used the "save as type" menu before it may not be obvious that
you need to SCROLL down to find "powerpoint show.pps"
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John Wilson
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[Guest]

Thanks for the help.. simple solution

Rename the PPT file using a PPS extension. Or resave it -- File|Save As,
choose PowerPoint Show (*.PPS) from the "save as type" dropdown.

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I am putting work instructions in front of employees with a touch screen.
They will not have a keyboard. If I have a short cut to a power point
presentation on the desk top they simply double tap the sreen and it will
start up. Issue is that it does not start up in slide show mode. Is
there
a way I can have the powerpoint open in show mode and/or imped a
macro/hperlink???? in first slide that enables the user to start slide
show.

Is there another software that would work better.
Thanks

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help simple solution

If you've not used the "save as type" menu before it may not be obvious that
you need to SCROLL down to find "powerpoint show.pps"
--

Did that answer the question / help?
_____________________________
John Wilson
Microsoft Certified Office Specialist
http://www.technologytrish.co.uk/ppttipshome.html