PPT for MAC and FLASH

[Leslie]

Hello,

I'm currently attempting to insert a FLASH file into a PPT (MAC)
presentation and I'm getting a message that PPT doesn't recognize
FLASH.

Is there a way to insert FLASH into PPT MAC presentations?

I apologize - as I'm sure you have seen this question before...
Thank you in advance.

Leslie W.

 

[Jim Gordon MVP]

Hi,

First, try opening your Flash file in QuickTime. PowerPoint gives the
job of displaying Flash to QuickTime, so if it plays OK in QuickTime you
at least have a chance.

If it won't play in QuickTime, then PowerPoint won't be able to handle
the flash file internally as a movie.

If it does play in QuickTime be aware that there are some problems with
QuickTime and PowerPoint 2004.

For the time being I would recommend that instead of inserting the flash
file that you hyperlink to the file instead.

-Jim

 

[Matt]

Hi Leslie,
I have had good luck with flash in PPT by saving my Flash files down to
version 5. I think Flash is ahead of QuickTime, so the newer versions do not
play well depending on your movie.