PPT97: How to Run a Slide Show Within a Window

ID: Q190394


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 For Windows


SUMMARY

This article describes how to add a "Slide Show in a Window" button to one of your toolbars so that you can run a PowerPoint slide show in a Window easily.


MORE INFORMATION

You can add a "Slide Show in a Window" button to one of your toolbars and then run a slide show in a Window by clicking this button. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open an existing presentation or create a new one.


  2. On the Tools menu, click Customize, and then click the Commands tab.


  3. From the Category list, click View.


  4. Find the "Slide Show in a Window" button and drag it to one of your toolbars.


  5. Click Close.


When you click the button, your Slide Show runs in a window and follows the settings in the Slide Show dialog box.

To access the Slide Show dialog box, follow these steps:
  1. Hold down the SHIFT key and click the "Slide Show in a Window" button.


  2. Make the choices you want.


  3. Click Show.


The presentation starts in full-screen view. Press ESC to exit. If you now run the slide show in a window, it has the same characteristics, which can include the following:
  • The start slide.


  • The pen color to use.


  • Automatic or manual slide timings.


  • Loop continually until ESC is pressed.


Additional query words: 8.00 powerpoint powerpnt powerpt w_powerpt minimized ppt97

Keywords : kbusage
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: November 8, 1999
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