Microsoft KB Archive/128952

Linked Picture Uses Same Amount of Space as Unlinked Picture

PSS ID Number: Q128952 Article last modified on 05-16-1998

windows:3.0,4.0,4.0a,4.0c

WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows, versions 3.0, 4.0, 4.0a, 4.0c == 

= SUMMARY =

When you link a picture to a presentation, the presentation will have the same file size as if you embedded the picture. This is by design. The link merely tells PowerPoint to re-read the picture every time the presentation is opened so if any changes have been made to the picture, they will be reflected in the presentation.

= MORE INFORMATION =

PowerPoint saves a metafile copy of the picture in your presentation. Every time you open the presentation, PowerPoint updates this metafile if necessary. It uses this copy to display your picture. If you move the presentation or delete the picture file, PowerPoint will still display the picture as it last appeared.

Additional query words: 3.00 4.00 4.00a 4.00c bitmap picture macppt winppt TIFF PCX GIF linking ====================================================================== Keywords : kbgraphic Version : windows:3.0,4.0,4.0a,4.0c Platform : WINDOWS Hardware : x86 Issue type : kbinfo ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.