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Power Point on a PC but not on a MAC
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I have received a power point presentation which I can read on a PC but I can't read on my iBook G4. Any clues as to why? Other presentations work well on both machines. 
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Join Date: May 2001
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It could be an old version of Powerpoint. Mac Powerpoint and Windows Powerpoint have been pretty much cross platform since Powerpoint 98 (Mac) and Powerpoint 97 (Win). A file created in an older version of Powerpoint for Windows will open up in (say) Powerpoint XP (Win) but not in Powerpoint X (Mac).
If this is why you can't see it, it's easily fixed. Open the file in a recent version of Powerpoint for Windows and resave it. The newer format should open on the Mac if you have a recent version of Powerpoint.
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To add to that, sometimes people will save on the PC with the extension for "PowerPoint97-2002 & 95", thinking this will help make it accessible for everyone. It makes for a huge file, and the result is not always pleasing. Make sure the person saves it as "Presentation" which will save in the latest format.
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Ignore the argumentative nature of this poster. He is old and can't engage in meaningful dialog
very long. Therefore, management asks that you at least humor him. Thanks.
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Originally posted by philm:
It could be an old version of Powerpoint. Mac Powerpoint and Windows Powerpoint have been pretty much cross platform since Powerpoint 98 (Mac) and Powerpoint 97 (Win). A file created in an older version of Powerpoint for Windows will open up in (say) Powerpoint XP (Win) but not in Powerpoint X (Mac).
If this is why you can't see it, it's easily fixed. Open the file in a recent version of Powerpoint for Windows and resave it. The newer format should open on the Mac if you have a recent version of Powerpoint.
Thanks. The procedure worked like a charm. 
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Originally posted by Shades of Gray:
To add to that, sometimes people will save on the PC with the extension for "PowerPoint97-2002 & 95", thinking this will help make it accessible for everyone. It makes for a huge file, and the result is not always pleasing. Make sure the person saves it as "Presentation" which will save in the latest format.
Thanks; I'll pass it on to my study group. 
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