Powerpoint question...?

[powerpointer]

hello, does anyonne know how to embed scripts into powerpoint?
I'd like to embed a script that displays the current time and date automatically within the first page of my powerpoint presentation.

thanks,



lgw

 

[jdc]

Date and Time in Powerpoint

Hi

Just start a text box on the first slide and Click on Insert, Date and Time... and choose which format you need for the date and then again for the time and make sure you click on Update automatically for both, then OK and close and save.

Then whenever you run the slideshow the correct date and time will be displayed on that slide.

HTH

John

 

[powerpointer]

thanks!

I will try that.

 

[powerpointer]

Is there a way to adjust thhe size and font of the date/time on the slide?

I need it bigger than it comes up.


thanks,

b

 

[jdc]

I'd assume you would just highlight the date and time and change the font size from the top menu

HTH

John

 

[powerpointer]

no, you see because it is an insert, it's not highlight-able.


b

 

[jdc]

Powerpoint date

OK, I am using Powerpoint Version 2000 service pack 3 just in case your version of powerpoint is different.

I've just tried it and it works for me,

1 Draw a text box, and while it is just a cursor inside a rectangle insert date and time, then...

2 Without clicking outside the box, select the text, so that is has a dark border round the letters, then...

3 Change the size from the font size dropdown box by selecting a larger number than you already have.

Regards

John

 

[powerpointer]

THANK YOU! jeez, was that easy. despite my user name here...., I'm sure you can tell I don't use powerpoint too often. I appreciate it.