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Comment on Animate a chart or table by Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:39:37 +0000

I’m seeing 5 choices on the Chart Animation tab of the dialog box, including By Element in Series and by Element in Category. I doubt you’re doing anything wrong, but the options might depend on your data and the chart type. Try inserting another chart, using the default chart type and default data and see what you get.

Comment on Animate a chart or table by Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:08:47 +0000

Hi Ellen,

I am using PowerPoint 2007. I would like to add effects by elements in a series but I do not see it in the drop down list on the Animation Tab. I only see as one object, by series and by category as my choices. What am I doing wrong?

Comment on Easily create a quiz in PowerPoint using Visual Basic for Applications by Ellen

Ellen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:45:04 +0000

That’s how the quiz in this tip works. You can do it without VBA coding as well. It’s one of the techniques in my ebook, 101 Advanced Techniques Every PowerPoint User Should Know (http://www.ellenfinkelstein.com/estore/101advancedtechniques.html) and also in PowerPoint for Teachers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078799717X?ie=UTF8&tag=ellenfinkelstein&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=078799717X)

Comment on Easily create a quiz in PowerPoint using Visual Basic for Applications by Kris Mac

Kris Mac — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:34:14 +0000

I am trying to make a powerpoint presentation were the users will need to enter an answer in the text box but make it so it will only allow to the next screen when the correct text has been entered and or flash up if incorrect, i dont know if this is possible as i am quite new to making presentations. Any ideas would be a great help.

Thanks

Comment on Insert a live Excel spreadsheet onto a slide by Ellen

Ellen — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:46:33 +0000

Malcolm,
Other alternatives, such as embedding and linking, also have value. It depends on the circumstances.

Comment on Insert a live Excel spreadsheet onto a slide by Malcolm Guidry

Malcolm Guidry — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:49 +0000

Excellent tip, thank you! I occasionally must insert Excel sheets into PPT slides and have been doing so using a more primitive way. This is a much better alternative.

Comment on Putting Flash animation in PowerPoint by E-Man

E-Man — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:42:24 +0000

i cannot find a way to put clips into powerpoint 2010 why can’t i? i mean i can do it in 2007 but not 2010!

Comment on Easily create a quiz in PowerPoint using Visual Basic for Applications by Ellen

Ellen — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:44:17 +0000

Ashu, My book, PowerPoint for Teachers, has a entire chapter on this topic.
Check it out at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/078799717X?ie=UTF8&tag=ellenfinkelstein&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=078799717X

Comment on Easily create a quiz in PowerPoint using Visual Basic for Applications by Ashu khan

Ashu khan — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:04:23 +0000

Hi Ellen i want a visual basic codes for making quiz.Its very important for me so please i am requesting u to give me a visual basic codes for making quiz

Comment on A quick way to design better photo slides–the 3-side rule by Dan Dascalescu

Dan Dascalescu — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:17:41 +0000

This is really a fantastic tip! Quick to do, and visually effective.

I’ve maximized all the previously centered images in my presentation (5 of them), and it looks much more impactful and stylish now.