record macro

[bakkersmith]

Hello everyone:

I am using Office for Mac 2004, and would like to record a macro in
Powerpoint (something I've done many times in both Excel and Word).

However, when I go to Tools>Macro there is no "Record new macro...". I
would like to be able to record some macros as I'm not that familiar
with VB for Powerpoint...I'd like to record a few macros and then look
at the code.

Did I miss something in the Powerpoint installation?

Any help? Thanks...

Steve

OS 10.3.9
Powerpoint 11.2.0 (Office 2004)

 

[Mickey Stevens]

Unfortunately, although PowerPoint for Mac does allow you to create and run
macros, it does not allow you to record actions. You could try doing it on
PowerPoint for Windows and using some of the code.

 

[David M. Marcovitz]

Also, keep in mind that when it comes to VBA, PowerPoint is very
different. For one thing, unlike Word and Excel, PowerPoint has two very
different views. Most of the things you might record would be done in
Normal/Edit View. Very little of this code will work (without
modification) in Slide Show View. This is because the macro recorder
selects objects and then does stuff with the selection. However, nothing
can be selected in Slide Show View.
--David

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David M. Marcovitz
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP
Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

I am using Office for Mac 2004, and would like to record a macro in

Powerpoint (something I've done many times in both Excel and Word).

However, when I go to Tools>Macro there is no "Record new macro...". I
would like to be able to record some macros as I'm not that familiar
with VB for Powerpoint...I'd like to record a few macros and then look
at the code.

You've probably seen the other replies by now; they explain the problem.

What did you want to record/what code did you want to look at?
Perhaps one of us with a Windows box could record and post it here for you.

Also, check here for hints and a fair number of example code snippets:

PROGRAMMING POWERPOINT
http://www.pptfaq.com/index.html#name_PROGRAMMING_POWERPOINT

Especially here, where you'll find links to other sites with more example code:

Where can I learn more about VBA programming in PowerPoint?
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00032.htm


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Steve Rindsberg, PPT MVP
PPT FAQ: www.pptfaq.com
PPTools: www.pptools.com
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[CyberTaz]

What is it that you are assuming you need a macro to accomplish?

If you share that perhaps someone can offer an alternative that may even
work better... i.e., if it is a formatting or appearance issue, perhaps a
custom design template or a custom presentation template might serve the
purpose.