Questions tagged [microsoft-powerpoint-2010]
155 questions
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How to add text/caption to a line/arrow in PowerPoint 2010?
I was able in the past to double click on a PowerPoint arrow/line in order to add a caption to the line.
This is not working in PP 2010.
Anyone knows a way to add text to a line ? (without creating a group with a text box and a line)
PS: I'm not…
Guillaume
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How can I copy/paste the *formatting* of a table in Powerpoint?
I'm wondering if there's a feature in ppt 2010 to paste the formatting of one table onto another (e.g. table borders, cell background colour). I've tried all the paste specials but nothing seems to work.
It would seem really strange to me if this…
tb189
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How to view multiple slides from same Powerpoint presentation simultaneously?
I want to be able to do:
View two slides from same PowerPoint presentation simultaneously
Edit these slides
My current workflow is to just make the far left "Slides" pane large enough I can see the content for the non-active slide and then jump…
enderland
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How do I change the format of all pictures in a PowerPoint 2010 presentation?
How do I change the format of all of the pictures in a PowerPoint 2010 presentation? I know how to change the format of one picture, but there are over 40 pictures in the deck and I do not want to have to change each one manually.
The change I want…
user1413
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Powerpoint 2010 types the wrong character
My powerpoint types << instead of ".
I have checked the keyboard layout, it is correct, the characters are mistyped even using on-screen keyboard.
I've checked autocorrect and replace settings, I don't seem to find any misconfiguration.
I've also…
Pitto
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In Powerpoint how do I add a thought bubble?
In Powerpoint 2010 how do I add a thought bubble?
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Powerpoint 2010 has an odd resizing behavior
I am having a display issue in PP2010 (64bit). When I fire up PP and resize the display window, the screen refreshes incorrectly. Also, although you can click around and eventually find the object you want to edit, it isn't the most enjoyable way to…
alphadogg
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Powerpoint on monitor
I have a monitor plugged into a lap top (so I can see what I am doing). Sometimes, I must hit something and the monitor goes blank but I can see what I am working on on my lap top. I can never remember what I do to get it back or what I do to…
Robon
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PowerPoint 2010 looped presentation will not advance
I have 2 powerpoint presentations.
The first is set to loop until a hidden button is pressed, which calls up the second presentation.
To do this, I inserted an Action Button Shape with a hyperlink to the second presentation.
On click, the second…
user321714
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Show a popup when hovering over a link or button in PowerPoint
Is there a method or a way in PowerPoint that will show a popup when I move my mouse cursor over a hyper link or a button and disappears when the mouse moves away form the item?
I'm using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
sikas
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select slide in powerpoint by hotkey when not in presentation mode
Is there a way to change slides by hotkey when in edit mode? I find my self switching to presentation mode, typing the number of the slide, hitting enter, and then exiting the presentation just to switch to a particular slide. Anyone know how to…
user2802450
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Reformat pictures in PowerPoint
How can I re-size and re-locate all images on different PowerPoint slides using Macro?
size: height - 4.95 inches and width - 9 inches
position: x - 0.5 inches and y - 1.75 inches
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changes the powerpoint 2010 notes layout
I want to have a notes layout with the slides on the left and the corresponding notes on the right. Similar to the handout model with three slides on the left and where you can enter your own notes to the right.
I have been trying to edit the master…
DutchArjo
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In PowerPoint, is there a way to convert a group of objects into just one object?
I am using a tool that automatically updates PowerPoint files. The more objects that are contained in the file, the longer it takes the tool to run.
I have a file with a huge number of objects. Hundreds of freeform shapes are grouped together to…
user1744318
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Is it possible to print PowerPoint slides with themes?
I'm printing out a PowerPoint 2010 presentation to accompany the slide show. I'm noticing that none of the printed slides include the custom theme I made, creating a lot of extra white space around the edges. I tried changing it to a built in theme…
SocioMatt
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