Presentation macros don't run within the PowerPoint Viewer (230746)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Viewer
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 98 Macintosh Edition
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2002
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
  • Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 97 for Windows
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2001 for Macintosh
  • Microsoft PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition
This article was previously published under Q230746

SUMMARY

Macros that are a part of your presentation function normally when you use PowerPoint 97, 98, 2000, 2001, or 2002 to view your presentation. However, when you use Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 97 for Windows, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Viewer, or Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 98 Macintosh Edition to view your presentation, action settings that are linked to VBA macros do not function at all.

MORE INFORMATION

PowerPoint Viewer 97 for Windows, PowerPoint 2003 Viewer, and PowerPoint Viewer 98 Macintosh Edition are not designed to execute PowerPoint VBA macros.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/11/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB230746
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