Re: how do I restore powerpoint to read pps files?



In article <B29314C3-6ADD-4391-9B36-29769DC2D47E@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Dbl wrote:
pps files, when clicking on open, used to go right into the slide show...now
I have to save every file first b4 viewing, then go back and delete if not
saving it...feels like being back on aol...tried reconfiguring office-no
change...I run xp office 2003 small business sp2

Do you have Windows set to show you file extensions? It has the evil default
habit of hiding them from you. You might actually have a file named
Myfile.pps.ppt ... useful, right?

Have a look at the Windows setup section here:

Do this before using PowerPoint seriously
http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00034.htm


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