PPT98: How to Use the Mouse as a Slide Show Pen or Arrow (188750)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition

This article was previously published under Q188750

SUMMARY

When you run an on-screen slide show in PowerPoint, you can use the insertion point (mouse arrow) as a pointer. You can use this pointer to write or draw on the screen while the slide show is running.

MORE INFORMATION

To access the Pointer Options command, run the presentation and hold the CONTROL key while clicking the mouse button.

To use the insertion point as a pointer, click Arrow.

To use the insertion point as a pen, click Pen.

To change the color of the pen, click Pointer Options, and click Pen Color.

To erase pen marks, click Screen, and click Erase Pen.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2002
Keywords:kbinfo kbusage KB188750