WT1229: Getting Started Controlling PowerPoint Through OLE

Last reviewed: October 6, 1997
Article ID: Q133789

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0

SUMMARY

Microsoft offers an Application Note titled "WT1229: Getting Started Controlling Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95 Through OLE Automation" that provides information to get you started on taking full advantage of the new object model in the Microsoft PowerPoint presentation graphics program for Windows 95.

PowerPoint for Windows 95 is an OLE Automation server and can be controlled from any program that is an OLE controller, such as the Microsoft Visual Basic programming system, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or Microsoft Access. What this means is that PowerPoint can become an integral member of any Office solution that you or your company develops.

You can obtain this Application Note from the following sources:

  • Microsoft Download Service (MSDL)
  • The Internet (Microsoft anonymous ftp server)
  • Microsoft Product Support Services

MORE INFORMATION

TO OBTAIN THIS APPLICATION NOTE

  • Application Notes are available by modem from the Microsoft Download Service (MSDL), which you can reach by calling (425) 936-6735. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The highest download speed available is 14,400 bits per second (bps). For more information about using the MSDL, call (800) 936-4100 and follow the prompts. To obtain WT1229, download WT1229.EXE. WT1229.EXE is a compressed, self- extracting file. After you download WT1229.EXE, double-click it to extract the contents of the file.
  • On the Internet, Application Notes are located on the Microsoft anonymous ftp server, which you can reach by typing the following at the ">" prompt:

          ftp ftp.microsoft.com
    

    To download WT1229.exe, change to the SOFTLIB/MSLFILES directory and type the following at the ">" prompt:

          Get WT1229.exe (size: 131651 bytes) 
    
  • If you are unable to access the sources listed above, you can have this Application Note mailed or faxed to you by calling Microsoft Product Support Services Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Pacific time at (425) 635-7145. If you are outside the United States, contact the Microsoft subsidiary for your area. To locate your subsidiary, call the Microsoft International Sales Information Center at (425) 936-8661.


Additional query words: 7.00 ppt95 ppt7
Keywords : kbappnote kbfile kbole
Version : 7.00
Platform : WINDOWS


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Last reviewed: October 6, 1997
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