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Hi to the good people on Daniweb and thanks for all your time and help... you rock!!
Now what I'm am about to ask I know is very basic and probably soooooo obvious but I have tried to figure it out on my own and I have failed so with a tonne of embarrasment I continue... :rolleyes:
I have created a slideshow presentation in Powerpoint, it is the first time I've used the program and it came out quite well so I am pleased.
However I do not know how to save it so that it opens just as the slide show presentation.
I mean that right now I open it, it opens on the main page, where you can add slides and edit etc.etc.
I want to save it just as the slide show so I can send it to people and use it just as the slide show which when they open the file it starts on the first slide and finishes on the last slide. I am hoping you are understanding me and my very un techie talk
I appreciate you time and help.
ThanXXXXXXXXXXXX

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Good work getting the file to behave like a slideshow — that solves the immediate need. ’s suggestion about broadcasting is useful when presenting live over the web, but it’s a different workflow than creating a standalone file to send.

A few extra points that help when sharing slides with others. Be aware of the different show file variants (.ppsx, .ppsm, older .pps). Use the macro-enabled show extension if your deck includes VBA so the code travels with the file. Embed fonts (Options → Save → Embed fonts) if you need the exact typography preserved on other machines. If the deck must run unattended, record slide timings/narration first and enable the looping/kiosk option so it advances automatically.

Delivery options to avoid playback problems: export to video (MP4) when animations and timing must be fixed and recipients might not have PowerPoint. Export to PDF if you only need static slides (PDF drops animations). Compress media or use the presentation’s media-compression feature to reduce large files. For wide distribution, upload the file to a cloud drive and share a link rather than emailing a huge attachment.

Troubleshooting reminders: if a recipient still gets the editing view, check the file extension and the program associated with that extension on their computer. Macro-enabled files may trigger security warnings on other machines; test on a different PC before sending. “Mark as Final” only suggests read-only — use file permissions or export to PDF/video for stronger protection. Testing the final file on the same setup your audience uses is the fastest way to catch problems before you distribute it.

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Hmm never used this so..... (im not sure)

go to Slide Show
choose Online Broadcast
choose Record and Save a Broadcast

Like I said I've never used Powerpoint so I'm not sure.

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Hi,
OK I figured it out so thXXX and everybody probably already knows how to do it but for those who don't:
save as : file type : powerpoint show
hah hah

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