PPT7: Changing the Working Directory in PowerPoint (135321)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q135321

SUMMARY

This article describes steps to change the default working directory in PowerPoint for Windows 95, version 7.0. By default, PowerPoint will open presentations from and save presentations to the My Documents folder.

MORE INFORMATION

To change the working directory:
  1. Open a presentation in PowerPoint.
  2. Click Options on the Tools menu.
  3. Click the Advanced tab.
  4. In the Default File Location box, type the name of the folder in which you would like to open presentations from and save them to by default. You must enter the entire path including the drive letter. For example, type:

    c:\msoffice\powerpnt\files\save

  5. Click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/16/2005
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