Microsoft KB Archive/64915

File Size Is Wrong After Multiple Copy, Paste Operations PSS ID Number: Q64915 Article last modified on 09-25-1991 PSS database name: W_PowerPt

2.00

WINDOWS

Summary:

After doing multiple cut, copy, and paste operations in a Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows presentation, the saved file size may be slightly larger than would be expected. This behavior occurs because a picture is not being discarded properly. By closing the file, reopening the file, and then resaving the file, PowerPoint will properly discard the picture and the file will be the correct size.

Reproduction Sequence

 * 1) Start two new presentations. Save one presentation with no modifications.
 * 2) In the second presentation, paste some pictures and a few GeniGraphics clip-art files.
 * 3) Cut, copy, paste, delete, and undo all of the objects on the slides, notes, handouts, and masters in which you drew or pasted.
 * 4) Delete and/or cut everything else that is remaining in the presentation.
 * 5) Save the presentations.

The untouched presentation will most likely be somewhat smaller than the one in which you did all the work.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in PowerPoint for Windows version 2.00. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1991.