Microsoft KB Archive/272376

= PPT2000: Slide Shows Are Slower Than in PowerPoint 97 =

Article ID: 272376

Article Last Modified on 9/26/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q272376



SYMPTOMS
When you run a slide show in Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, it may take significantly longer than in Microsoft PowerPoint 97. The presentation may appear to run even more slowly on faster computers that have faster processors and more memory.



CAUSE
This problem occurs when you assign an entry animation or sound to text boxes or other objects in your presentation.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Office 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP-3).



MORE INFORMATION
To assign an entry animation or sound to an object, follow these steps:
 * 1) Select the object.
 * 2) On the Slide Show menu, click Custom Animation.
 * 3) Click the Effects tab.
 * 4) Under Entry animation and sound, click the settings that you want, and then click OK.

Additional query words: ppt2k ppt2000 slideshow build time longer

Keywords: kbbug kbfix kbqfe kboffice2000sp3fix kbhotfixserver KB272376

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