Microsoft KB Archive/63399

PowerPoint: Translated Files Change Due to Support Differences PSS ID Number: Q63399 Article last modified on 01-14-1991 PSS database name: M_PowerPt

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Summary:

There are a few differences between the features that are supported in Microsoft PowerPoint for the Macintosh and Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows. These differences may result in alterations to PowerPoint slides if they are converted using the Microsoft PowerPoint Translator with Apple File Exchange. To obtain this translator, call Microsoft End User Sales and Service at (800) 426-9400 or Microsoft International Customer Service at (206) 936-8661.

The differences between the supported features in PowerPoint for the Macintosh and PowerPoint for Windows are as follows:

  Character Formats PowerPoint for the Macintosh supports outlined and shadow character formats. PowerPoint for Windows does not. However, PowerPoint files that are converted from Macintosh to Windows format retain these formats internally so that they will again display if the file is later converted back to Macintosh format.   Filename PowerPoint for the Macintosh filenames are limited to 32 characters. PowerPoint for Windows filenames are limited to eight characters. Filenames of PowerPoint files that are converted from Macintosh to Windows format are truncated to the first eight characters and the extension “.ppt” is added.   Patterned Lines and Frames PowerPoint for the Macintosh supports patterned lines and frames. PowerPoint for Windows does not. However, PowerPoint files that are converted from Macintosh to Windows format retain these characteristics internally so that they will again display if the file is later converted back to Macintosh format.   Print Information When PowerPoint for Windows files are converted to Macintosh format, the slide shape is set to “For Printer.” When PowerPoint for the Macintosh files are converted to Windows format, the slide shape is set to “Custom” and the target printer is set to PowerPoint’s default printer.   Tab Stops PowerPoint for the Macintosh supports a maximum of ten left and/or decimal tabs per ruler. PowerPoint for Windows supports a maximum of 20 left, right, center, and decimal tabs per ruler. When PowerPoint for Windows files are converted to Macintosh format, right and center tabs are converted to left tabs.   Typefaces In some cases, typefaces (fonts) will be changed when the translator is used. For more information on these changes and under what circumstances they will occur, query on the following words: PowerPoint and translator and typeface 

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.