markup on powerpoint

[Kara]

Hello,
My boss frequently sends me powerpoints. If I don't edit
them, he says I'm useless. If I make changes, he finds it
presumptuous. I just pointed out to him that I can't win
and he told me I'd better find a middle ground quick.
Any clue how I can get the markup function activated?
When I go to view to activate the markup function on
powerpoint, I can't activate it. I've tried it
w/documents that originated on my computer and documents
that were sent to me.

 

[Julie Cunningham]

Bosses! They can be soooo irritating.

Basically, what fires up the reviewing process is your
boss using the "Save As" option and selecting the "Save as
type" to be "Presentation for Review" on the copy he is
going to give to you to correct. If your boss can't cope
with this new instruction, you can always perform
the "Save as type" for him.

Once you have finished correcting his work, you can return
your copy to him and he can choose to review and merge
your changes.

The detailed process of sending a presentation for review
is outlined in the PowerPoint help under the
section "Working with Other People" subtopic "Sending a
Presentation for Review".

Hope this helps you and your future relationship with your
boss!

 

[Sonia]

You forgot to tell us what version of PowerPoint your are using and what
version your boss uses.

If you're both using PowerPoint 2002, he can send the presentation to you
via File > Send To > Mail Recipient for Review. You make changes and then
return it to him. He can then open the presentation, respond Yes when asked
if the changes should be incorporated in the original, and then he can go
through the presentation and decide whether to keep your changes or not.
You can also use the Insert > Comments to explain further what you've done
and why.
--
Sonia, MS PowerPoint MVP Team
http://www.soniacoleman.com
(Free Templates, Tutorials, PowerLink, PowerLink Plus,
and Autorun CD Project Creator Pro)
PowerPoint Live! - Featured Speaker
Tucson, AZ; October 12-15, 2003

 

[Echo S]

Note, though, that this is a new feature as of PPT 2002 (aka PPT XP).
Also, the presentation must be saved once as a "regular presentation"
before "Presentation for Review" becomes available in the Save As
dropdown box.

Just a couple of caveats for the original poster, whose boss sounds like
a real gem.

 

[Sonia]

It's really no trouble, but the duct tape and ants sound like much more
fun!! :>))

Note, though, that this is a new feature as of PPT 2002 (aka PPT XP).
Also, the presentation must be saved once as a "regular presentation"
before "Presentation for Review" becomes available in the Save As
dropdown box.

Just a couple of caveats for the original poster, whose boss sounds like
a real gem.

This all sounds like so much trouble. Wouldn't it be simpler just to duct
tape the boss to a wall someplace and let the ants eat him? ;-)

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

Bosses! They can be soooo irritating.

Basically, what fires up the reviewing process is your
boss using the "Save As" option and selecting the "Save as
type" to be "Presentation for Review" on the copy he is
going to give to you to correct. If your boss can't cope
with this new instruction, you can always perform
the "Save as type" for him.

Once you have finished correcting his work, you can return
your copy to him and he can choose to review and merge
your changes.

The detailed process of sending a presentation for review
is outlined in the PowerPoint help under the
section "Working with Other People" subtopic "Sending a
Presentation for Review".

Hope this helps you and your future relationship with your
boss!

-----Original Message-----
Hello,
My boss frequently sends me powerpoints. If I don't edit
them, he says I'm useless. If I make changes, he finds it
presumptuous. I just pointed out to him that I can't win
and he told me I'd better find a middle ground quick.
Any clue how I can get the markup function activated?
When I go to view to activate the markup function on
powerpoint, I can't activate it. I've tried it
w/documents that originated on my computer and documents
that were sent to me.

.

 

[Austin Myers]

Kara,

Do you mean using the mark up during a running presentation?

Austin Myers
MS PowerPoint MVP Team

 

[Steve Rindsberg, PPTMVP]

It's really no trouble, but the duct tape and ants sound like much more

fun!! :>))

As the Mikado says "Let the punishment fit the crime, the punishment fit the
crime"
Fire ants, I think.

Note, though, that this is a new feature as of PPT 2002 (aka PPT XP).
Also, the presentation must be saved once as a "regular presentation"
before "Presentation for Review" becomes available in the Save As
dropdown box.

Just a couple of caveats for the original poster, whose boss sounds like
a real gem.

This all sounds like so much trouble. Wouldn't it be simpler just to duct
tape the boss to a wall someplace and let the ants eat him? ;-)

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP]
http://www.echosvoice.com

Julie Cunningham wrote:

Bosses! They can be soooo irritating.

Basically, what fires up the reviewing process is your
boss using the "Save As" option and selecting the "Save as
type" to be "Presentation for Review" on the copy he is
going to give to you to correct. If your boss can't cope
with this new instruction, you can always perform
the "Save as type" for him.

Once you have finished correcting his work, you can return
your copy to him and he can choose to review and merge
your changes.

The detailed process of sending a presentation for review
is outlined in the PowerPoint help under the
section "Working with Other People" subtopic "Sending a
Presentation for Review".

Hope this helps you and your future relationship with your
boss!

-----Original Message-----
Hello,
My boss frequently sends me powerpoints. If I don't edit
them, he says I'm useless. If I make changes, he finds it
presumptuous. I just pointed out to him that I can't win
and he told me I'd better find a middle ground quick.
Any clue how I can get the markup function activated?
When I go to view to activate the markup function on
powerpoint, I can't activate it. I've tried it
w/documents that originated on my computer and documents
that were sent to me.

.

 

[Steve Rindsberg, PPTMVP]

The OP truly has my sympathy,

Same here. I figured if we can't put the boss out their misery, we can at
least fling around a few giggelitic fantasies.

 

[Jan Il]

Same here. I figured if we can't put the boss out their misery, we can at
least fling around a few giggelitic fantasies.

Oohhoo....the giggelitic fantasies?? But...Steve...those are reserved for
the....

...'k.....do we go with Maxiwazoolie WDNA?? In view of the circumstances, I
am thinking that the 1 full oz. may be called for. As you remember, that
is the ultimate in potency for the .......<veg>

Well...anyway...I think the boss deserves the full effect. And, Julie
deserves a full measure of enjoyment....right?? So 1 full oz. should give
the
boss something to think about.

The cauldron bubbles as we speak... hope he likes flies...he.. he..

...........>;-))

 

[Steve Rindsberg, PPTMVP]

The cauldron bubbles as we speak... hope he likes flies...he.. he..

Time flies?

 

[Jan Il]

Time flies?

Huh? You mean....flies can actually tell time??? Sheesh! I never knew
that! Hmmm...ya know, I wonder which arm they wear their watch on? Do they
go by Standard, Military, or just Chow time? I mean, I just wondered if
they could actually tell when their time is up....he..he..he...

 

[Steve Rindsberg, PPTMVP]

Time flies?

Huh? You mean....flies can actually tell time???

Marxist philosophy: Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

 

[Steve Rindsberg, PPTMVP]

Marxist philosophy: Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a
banana.
Just so we're clear on one thing: that'd be Groucho, not Karl. Now with
the angels, not the Engels.