PPT2000: Inserted Media Player Object Is Linked, Not Embedded (198203)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000

This article was previously published under Q198203

SUMMARY

When you insert any type of media clip into a PowerPoint presentation by using Media Player, the media clips are linked, not embedded.

Some types of media clips that you can control through Media Player are:

MIDI (.mid, .rmi) files
CD-Audio clips
Sound (.wav) files
AutoDesk Animations (.fli, .flc)*
Corel Movie (.mov) files*
Video for Windows (.avi) files
Microsoft MultiMedia Movies (.mmm)*

* The types marked with an asterisk require software drivers that are not included with PowerPoint for Windows.

MORE INFORMATION

PowerPoint links to media clips. Certain media types do not have files to embed (CD-Audio clips, for example). The only information that Media Player embeds is the Media Control Interface (MCI) controls for the multimedia device.

If PowerPoint cannot find a linked Media Player file while attempting to edit or run the presentation, PowerPoint prompts you to locate the file. If you want to send your presentation to someone else, you must include all the linked files in order for them to play.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/30/2000
Keywords:kbinfo KB198203