PPT98: Warning When Saving Over Older Version (181343)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q181343

SYMPTOMS

When you open a presentation created in an earlier version of Microsoft PowerPoint, make some changes to the file, and then attempt to save it, you may receive the following error message:
The file <Filename>.ppt is currently a PowerPoint <Version Number> Presentation. If you made changes to your PowerPoint presentation using new PowerPoint 98 features, the changes might not be saved to an earlier format. Do you want to overwrite it with PowerPoint 98 format?
If you click Yes, PowerPoint 98 overwrites the original file with the newer formatting. If you click No, PowerPoint 98 saves in the file in the original format, removing those features unique to PowerPoint 98.

CAUSE

This behavior is by design.

STATUS

Microsoft welcomes suggestions or comments about changes in functionality and product design. You are invited to submit suggestions by filling out the form at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/regwiz/regwiz.asp

MORE INFORMATION

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2002
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg KB181343
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