PPT97: Playlist Containing PowerPoint 97 Files Causes Error (160811)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q160811 SYMPTOMS
When you launch a playlist (.lst) file which contains files created in
Microsoft PowerPoint 97, you may get the following error message:
Sorry, this type of file cannot be opened by PowerPoint Viewer
CAUSE
You are using the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer for Windows 95, which does
not recognize the PowerPoint 97 file format.
RESOLUTION
You can view a Microsoft PowerPoint 97 file in the 32-bit PowerPoint 7.0
Viewer if you save the file as a PowerPoint 95 & 97 file. You will loose
any effect that has been applied by a feature that is available in
PowerPoint 97 but is not available in PowerPoint 7.0.
You can also obtain Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 97. This viewer supports
all PowerPoint 97 features excluding macros.
MORE INFORMATION
When you need to prepare a presentation for use on another computer, you
can package all of the files used in the presentation, including the
PowerPoint Viewer, by running the Pack and Go Wizard.
For more information about Pack and Go, search the Help Index for "Pack
and Go" or ask the Microsoft PowerPoint Office Assistant.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/12/2001 |
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Keywords: | kberrmsg KB160811 |
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