Instrumediatech(SM): Instructional Media Technology

 

A PPS

      When you create a Powerpoint slide show, you create a .ppt file.  When you open you file to show it, it automatically opens in "edit" mode, and then you have to press "F5" or another keystroke/menu selection to start your show.

     Wouldn't you like to just start your show when you click on it?  You can!!

     Instead of saving it as a .ppt, save it as a .pps.  That's a Powerpoint slideshow file.  Your "icon" will be different, but when you click it, your presentation will start immedately.

     If you already have a .ppt, just reame the file as a .pps.  You'll get an error/warning popup, but click OK.  If you want to edit it in the future, you can always change it back to .ppt as well!

     © Michael V. Ziemski, Instrumediatech, 2008 (Original Publication Date: 20080407)

Back to Tech Tips index

 

Contact us for advertising opportunities