Taking a PPT File from 2007 back to 97?

[wolf_tracks]

I just created a ppt file with PPT 2007 on my Win 7 PC. I'd now like to
xfer it to my PC XP laptop that has PPT 97 on it. Will it work? I guess
I'll find out! If not, is there a conversion I should make in 2007?

 

[Michael Koerner]

You will have to download and install the compatibility pack. How to do it is listed here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923505 Then you should have no problems running your presentation.

 

[David Marcovitz]

I just created a ppt file with PPT 2007 on my Win 7 PC. I'd now like to
xfer it to my PC XP laptop that has PPT 97 on it. Will it work? I guess
I'll find out! If not, is there a conversion I should make in 2007?

Will it work is a difficult question to answer. Your best bet is
probably to save it in 97-2003 format because 2007 uses a different
format. There is a compatibility pack for older versions of PowerPoint
to read the 2007 format, but I'm not sure if it is available for 97.

The next problem you will have is that 2007 (and 2003, 2002, and 2000)
has new features that won't work in 97. If you used SmartArt or multiple
masters or triggered animations or any of the other newer features, they
will not work properly in 97.

--David

--
David M. Marcovitz
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Associate Professor, Loyola University Maryland

 

[wolf_tracks]

Will it work is a difficult question to answer. Your best bet is
probably to save it in 97-2003 format because 2007 uses a different
format. There is a compatibility pack for older versions of PowerPoint
to read the 2007 format, but I'm not sure if it is available for 97.

The next problem you will have is that 2007 (and 2003, 2002, and 2000)
has new features that won't work in 97. If you used SmartArt or multiple
masters or triggered animations or any of the other newer features, they
will not work properly in 97.

--David

97-2007 did the trick. Thanks. My ppt work is pretty basic.

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[Michael Koerner]

Your correct. I misread the question. Should not do things in the a.m. until
I've had at least a half pot of coffee. Sorry bout that.

 

[Michael Koerner]

Cream & Sugar is not good for you ;-o))

<g> Me too! You watch my back, I'll watch yours.

And: cream or sugar with that?


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