powerpoint viewer/file for mac users

[Barry Rich]

I have a slideshow develpoped with powerpoint 2000 and I
use the powerpoint viewer97..No problems there.

I have two alumni who have macs and I want to know if I
can send them the (windows)files and the powerpoint
viewer97 for mac. Or do the files have to be converted for
the mac? If conversion is necessary how do I do it?

Thanks
Barry Rich

 

[TAJ Simmons]

Barry,

Probably best to send your alumni the powerpoint file. And point them to the
URL for the mac viewer so they can download it and install it if necessary.

You may find these links useful

The free viewers
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00153.htm

PC to mac and back
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00281.htm

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

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free powerpoint templates, tutorials, hints and tips etc
http://www.powerpointbackgrounds.com

 

[Barry Rich]

Thanks for the info and links. Question if I send the
alumni a CD with the PowerPoint files .ppt will they the
mac user be able to read them into their Mac? Or do
the .ppt file need to be converted when they get them.
Thanks again
Barry

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Any modern Mac should be able to read PC-formatted CDs, but I'd avoid overly
long filenames or paths. Make sure the file has a .PPT extension; even
though Macs don't generally use the extension, they can often use it to make
a best guess at which app to run the file with.

Make sure you let the Mac users know that they may have to open PPT or the
viewer first, then choose File, Open and browse to the PPT file on the CD.
Doubleclicking the file on CD may not automatically launch PowerPoint/the
Viewer for them.

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