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What has changed? Have you installed a new version of PowerPoint? What
version? Are you selecting an object and then going to Slide Show Custom Animation? What happens then that is different? -- Sonia Coleman Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials http://www.soniacoleman.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? "s.o'b" wrote: Echo, I'm not used to using this discussion group. I didn't see your answer and so I sent another reply. Please ignore. I will try to do what you suggested earlier. Thank You "Echo S" wrote: Thanks for the thorough checks and followup on what you did, s.o'b. I'd next try going to Help/Detect and Repair and see if running that fixes it. The relevant part of the tinyurl link is below. That's the next thing I'd try. But you will probably need to make some modifications to that exact regedit sequence. If Start/Run Regedt32 doesn't work, try Start/Run and type regedit (I'm not sure which works with Win2000, you see). Also, I believe the version of Office you're looking for will be 10.0. Can't guarantee that this will work, but it's worth a try. Be sure to back up the registry before trying this! Click Start, Run, Regedt32, OK Allow full control to users of the following keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0 HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0 Security - Permissions - check "Allow inheritable permissions" - Allow fullcontrol to all users. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "s.o'b" wrote in message ... To Echo: I do use Norton Antivirus and regularly update it. I downloaded AdAware and while it did fine some problems, removing the problems didn't solve the problem. I also downloaded Spybot S&D - again it found problems, removed them but didn't fix the problem. Today I saw something about a site called AumHa.org and from it downloaded CWShredder. I guess it looks for something called CoolWeb Search - but didn't find anything. I did try your last suggestion - tinyrl.com/4pg7l and I see kind of a log of many problems but I don't know what to do with it. I didn't see anything directly related to my problem. Any other ideas? To Bill Dilworth: I'm sorry, I really don't even know what a dual screen mode is. I assume it is a setting? "Echo S" wrote: You shouldn't have a problem with PPT 2002 on Windows 2000. It sounds as if there's something on the system that's making the dialogs and task panes not show up, though. Do you use Norton Antivirus? Norton Anti-Virus and Office http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00387.htm I'd also suggest downloading and running AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search and Destroy. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html And also maybe check this http://tinyurl.com/4pg7l Not sure, but that registry change may work here, too. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "s.o'b" wrote in message ... I am using PowerPoint 2002. Actually, as I have explored this more there are many things not working. If I click on Insert Picture from Click Art, I have the hour glass for about 1 second, then it disappears and I don't get the Click Art window up. Exactly the same thing happens when I click on Slide Show Custom Animation or Transition. I don't get the windows that usually pop up on the side of the screen. I am using a lap top from work. It is booting up very slowly all of a sudden. I am looking at System Information. I just realized it is Windows 200 Professional. Is it a problem running Power Point 2002 on it? I have done a few other presentation without any problems. Thank You! "Sonia" wrote: What version of PowerPoint are you using? Can you describe what you mean when you say the tools aren't working. Do you mean that you can't assign a transition or an animation, or do you mean that when you do apply them they don't work? -- Sonia Coleman Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials "s.o'b" wrote in message ... I had a power point presentation done, then decided to add more slides. I set up the text and pictures on the slides but all of a sudden when I try to use the Custom Animation or Slide Transition options, absolutely nothing happens. I am baffled. |
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Which version of PPT, and what happens when you try to add animation?
Also, which web page are you accessing this newsgroup from? Maybe I can point you to the Help files if I know what you're looking at... -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? |
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PP 2003 in Windows XL, which was purchased and installed at that time. I am
accessing this newsgroup through msn.com at this time. I started out in Microsoft help. Nothing happens when I try to access animation. The customize and side part are not lit up, they remain gray and dull, and inaccessable. "Echo S" wrote: Which version of PPT, and what happens when you try to add animation? Also, which web page are you accessing this newsgroup from? Maybe I can point you to the Help files if I know what you're looking at... -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? |
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Absolutely nothing has changed that I am aware of. No, I have not installed a
newer version of PowerPoint. I have PP 2003 that I have used for months and was able to have animation with my slides. When I go to slide show, then custom animation is dull and unable to access. Could I have somehow changed my settings in my tools that would change this? I am able to make my slides transition with timing. I always was able to just click on animation to the right hand side next to the slides; where it says new slides, and then there is an area to click on animation. This entire area where it tells you the kinds of animation; such as slide, fold, dissolve, all are grey and unlit, nothing happens when I try to access them. I can't access them or the custom slide show "Sonia" wrote: What has changed? Have you installed a new version of PowerPoint? What version? Are you selecting an object and then going to Slide Show Custom Animation? What happens then that is different? -- Sonia Coleman Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials http://www.soniacoleman.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? "s.o'b" wrote: Echo, I'm not used to using this discussion group. I didn't see your answer and so I sent another reply. Please ignore. I will try to do what you suggested earlier. Thank You "Echo S" wrote: Thanks for the thorough checks and followup on what you did, s.o'b. I'd next try going to Help/Detect and Repair and see if running that fixes it. The relevant part of the tinyurl link is below. That's the next thing I'd try. But you will probably need to make some modifications to that exact regedit sequence. If Start/Run Regedt32 doesn't work, try Start/Run and type regedit (I'm not sure which works with Win2000, you see). Also, I believe the version of Office you're looking for will be 10.0. Can't guarantee that this will work, but it's worth a try. Be sure to back up the registry before trying this! Click Start, Run, Regedt32, OK Allow full control to users of the following keys: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0 HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0 Security - Permissions - check "Allow inheritable permissions" - Allow fullcontrol to all users. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "s.o'b" wrote in message ... To Echo: I do use Norton Antivirus and regularly update it. I downloaded AdAware and while it did fine some problems, removing the problems didn't solve the problem. I also downloaded Spybot S&D - again it found problems, removed them but didn't fix the problem. Today I saw something about a site called AumHa.org and from it downloaded CWShredder. I guess it looks for something called CoolWeb Search - but didn't find anything. I did try your last suggestion - tinyrl.com/4pg7l and I see kind of a log of many problems but I don't know what to do with it. I didn't see anything directly related to my problem. Any other ideas? To Bill Dilworth: I'm sorry, I really don't even know what a dual screen mode is. I assume it is a setting? "Echo S" wrote: You shouldn't have a problem with PPT 2002 on Windows 2000. It sounds as if there's something on the system that's making the dialogs and task panes not show up, though. Do you use Norton Antivirus? Norton Anti-Virus and Office http://www.rdpslides.com/pptfaq/FAQ00387.htm I'd also suggest downloading and running AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search and Destroy. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html And also maybe check this http://tinyurl.com/4pg7l Not sure, but that registry change may work here, too. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "s.o'b" wrote in message ... I am using PowerPoint 2002. Actually, as I have explored this more there are many things not working. If I click on Insert Picture from Click Art, I have the hour glass for about 1 second, then it disappears and I don't get the Click Art window up. Exactly the same thing happens when I click on Slide Show Custom Animation or Transition. I don't get the windows that usually pop up on the side of the screen. I am using a lap top from work. It is booting up very slowly all of a sudden. I am looking at System Information. I just realized it is Windows 200 Professional. Is it a problem running Power Point 2002 on it? I have done a few other presentation without any problems. Thank You! "Sonia" wrote: What version of PowerPoint are you using? Can you describe what you mean when you say the tools aren't working. Do you mean that you can't assign a transition or an animation, or do you mean that when you do apply them they don't work? -- Sonia Coleman Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials "s.o'b" wrote in message ... I had a power point presentation done, then decided to add more slides. I set up the text and pictures on the slides but all of a sudden when I try to use the Custom Animation or Slide Transition options, absolutely nothing happens. I am baffled. |
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Please look under Tools/Options/Edit. Make sure there is no checkmark in the
"new animation effects" option at the bottom of that dialog. Also, when I check the original thread, it seems that this suggestion from Kathy Jacobs resolved the problem for the person who was posting at that time. http://tinyurl.com/694wx Basically, Kathy had the user put a check beside "new animation effects," close PPT, reopen PPT and deselect the "new animation effects" option. That would definitely be worth a try here. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "zellamsee1" wrote in message ... Absolutely nothing has changed that I am aware of. No, I have not installed a newer version of PowerPoint. I have PP 2003 that I have used for months and was able to have animation with my slides. When I go to slide show, then custom animation is dull and unable to access. Could I have somehow changed my settings in my tools that would change this? I am able to make my slides transition with timing. I always was able to just click on animation to the right hand side next to the slides; where it says new slides, and then there is an area to click on animation. This entire area where it tells you the kinds of animation; such as slide, fold, dissolve, all are grey and unlit, nothing happens when I try to access them. I can't access them or the custom slide show "Sonia" wrote: What has changed? Have you installed a new version of PowerPoint? What version? Are you selecting an object and then going to Slide Show Custom Animation? What happens then that is different? -- Sonia Coleman Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials http://www.soniacoleman.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? |
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Thanks for the information.
I've responded to the PPT part of the question elsewhere in the thread. As for the newsgroup/new post part of the question, I'll just suggest that it may be easiest for you to put this page for the PowerPoint newsgroup-- http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...g=microsoft.pu blic.powerpoint&lang=en&cr=US -- in your favorites. I'm not sure which page you're coming in from since you got here from Help in PPT, although for all I know this could be the page you're seeing now! When you come to this page, you should see the word "new" with a downward-pointing arrow. It's right at the top of the list of posts. Just click on New and then click on Question. You may have to log into Passport/sign into Communities if you haven't already, and then you should see the New Question post window. You'll have to allow popups on this page/site in order for the new question window to open, though. Here's a step-by-step from the Help file: Post a new question 1.. Open the discussion group in which you want to post. 2.. Click New , and then click Question. 3.. Enter a brief, meaningful summary in the Subject box so others in the Community get an idea of your question. 4.. Enter a good description of your question or issue and include the version of the product you are using in the Body box. 5.. If you want to receive e-mail notification when someone replies to your question, select the Notify me of replies check box. 6.. Review the text you typed in the Subject and Body boxes to make sure it says what you want; you cannot revise your message after you click Post. 7.. Click Post. In case your current interface looks different and you want to use this page and interface, this specific thread is located at http://tinyurl.com/694wx (started on January 8, so it's quite a few pages in). You should be able to just hit the "reply" button to reply to this thread. That's probably the best thing to do rather than starting a new thread at this point. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "zellamsee1" wrote in message ... PP 2003 in Windows XL, which was purchased and installed at that time. I am accessing this newsgroup through msn.com at this time. I started out in Microsoft help. Nothing happens when I try to access animation. The customize and side part are not lit up, they remain gray and dull, and inaccessable. "Echo S" wrote: Which version of PPT, and what happens when you try to add animation? Also, which web page are you accessing this newsgroup from? Maybe I can point you to the Help files if I know what you're looking at... -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? |
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I will give this a try, thank-you. I will let you know if it works or not. I
hope so! "Echo S" wrote: Please look under Tools/Options/Edit. Make sure there is no checkmark in the "new animation effects" option at the bottom of that dialog. Also, when I check the original thread, it seems that this suggestion from Kathy Jacobs resolved the problem for the person who was posting at that time. http://tinyurl.com/694wx Basically, Kathy had the user put a check beside "new animation effects," close PPT, reopen PPT and deselect the "new animation effects" option. That would definitely be worth a try here. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "zellamsee1" wrote in message ... Absolutely nothing has changed that I am aware of. No, I have not installed a newer version of PowerPoint. I have PP 2003 that I have used for months and was able to have animation with my slides. When I go to slide show, then custom animation is dull and unable to access. Could I have somehow changed my settings in my tools that would change this? I am able to make my slides transition with timing. I always was able to just click on animation to the right hand side next to the slides; where it says new slides, and then there is an area to click on animation. This entire area where it tells you the kinds of animation; such as slide, fold, dissolve, all are grey and unlit, nothing happens when I try to access them. I can't access them or the custom slide show "Sonia" wrote: What has changed? Have you installed a new version of PowerPoint? What version? Are you selecting an object and then going to Slide Show Custom Animation? What happens then that is different? -- Sonia Coleman Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials http://www.soniacoleman.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? |
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Thank-you for all of your help. I will check back with you tomorrow and let
you know how things turn out. Interestly enough I tried to use the Microsoft lesson on animation. I started out fine in the beginning of the test, but when it came time to actually try to take the test; it would not allow me to access it. I tried to click with my mouse on every line listed there about different tips, etc, and nothing happened, so I simply closed the page.I should not be having difficulty with PP 2003 or Windows XL; I only purchased Windows XL less than one year ago. Tomorow I will have to try to access some of the other tutorials on the Microsoft program to see if I have any difficulty accessing them as well. Echo S" wrote: Thanks for the information. I've responded to the PPT part of the question elsewhere in the thread. As for the newsgroup/new post part of the question, I'll just suggest that it may be easiest for you to put this page for the PowerPoint newsgroup-- http://www.microsoft.com/office/comm...g=microsoft.pu blic.powerpoint&lang=en&cr=US -- in your favorites. I'm not sure which page you're coming in from since you got here from Help in PPT, although for all I know this could be the page you're seeing now! When you come to this page, you should see the word "new" with a downward-pointing arrow. It's right at the top of the list of posts. Just click on New and then click on Question. You may have to log into Passport/sign into Communities if you haven't already, and then you should see the New Question post window. You'll have to allow popups on this page/site in order for the new question window to open, though. Here's a step-by-step from the Help file: Post a new question 1.. Open the discussion group in which you want to post. 2.. Click New , and then click Question. 3.. Enter a brief, meaningful summary in the Subject box so others in the Community get an idea of your question. 4.. Enter a good description of your question or issue and include the version of the product you are using in the Body box. 5.. If you want to receive e-mail notification when someone replies to your question, select the Notify me of replies check box. 6.. Review the text you typed in the Subject and Body boxes to make sure it says what you want; you cannot revise your message after you click Post. 7.. Click Post. In case your current interface looks different and you want to use this page and interface, this specific thread is located at http://tinyurl.com/694wx (started on January 8, so it's quite a few pages in). You should be able to just hit the "reply" button to reply to this thread. That's probably the best thing to do rather than starting a new thread at this point. -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "zellamsee1" wrote in message ... PP 2003 in Windows XL, which was purchased and installed at that time. I am accessing this newsgroup through msn.com at this time. I started out in Microsoft help. Nothing happens when I try to access animation. The customize and side part are not lit up, they remain gray and dull, and inaccessable. "Echo S" wrote: Which version of PPT, and what happens when you try to add animation? Also, which web page are you accessing this newsgroup from? Maybe I can point you to the Help files if I know what you're looking at... -- Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com "sjr" wrote in message ... I have never used this discussion group before. I used to be able to add animation to my PP presentations. Now I am not able to add any animation either using customize or regular old way/ any suggestions? |
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