PPT 2008: Opening a file defaults to slideshow mode

[tttrav]

Hi all--
Is there a way to configure preferences in powerpoint so that when I open a file--not directly from Powerpoint, but opening a file from Finder that causes PPT to launch--it does not default to the "view slide show mode"? If this happens and I press "Esc" to leave the show there is nothing there, and I have to open it again from within PowerPoint. Thanks in advance,
Travis

 

[Jim Gordon MVP]

Hi all--
Is there a way to configure preferences in powerpoint so that when I open a
file--not directly from Powerpoint, but opening a file from Finder that causes
PPT to launch--it does not default to the "view slide show mode"? If this
happens and I press "Esc" to leave the show there is nothing there, and I have
to open it again from within PowerPoint. Thanks in advance,
Travis

Hi,

What you are describing is a file that was saved as a PowerPoint Show (File

Save As). To change the behavior to normal, use File > Open and open the

presentation. Then use File > Save As and change the type to PowerPoint
Presentation.

-Jim

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Jim Gordon
Mac MVP

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[Guest]

Jim,

Thank you. This worked well and solved my problem.

Travis