Macros - PowerPoint 2008

It would be great to be able to run a macro when PowerPoint opens a
particular file. It would be great to run a macro when a particular screen is
accessed. I couldn't figure out how to hide and unhide the mouse/cursor
through a macro. I couldn't find any details/manuals on all the macros and
how to use them and their purpose. The help files were fairly helpful; but
definately criptic. The help search LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED. Even 1 word
entries pulled up unrelated topics. Any suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.

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In article <145DC41C-2BEE-4D57-A051-7CB23205390E DeleteThis @microsoft.com>, DLinMA wrote:
> It would be great to be able to run a macro when PowerPoint opens a
> particular file. It would be great to run a macro when a particular screen is
> accessed.

PowerPoint won't do either of these things, but by installing an add-in that handles events,
you can make it happen; takes a bit of slightly more advanced programming though. See the
FAQ links below. Later, search the FAQ on "respond to events" for more tips on this first
question.

> I couldn't figure out how to hide and unhide the mouse/cursor
> through a macro.

Can't help with that one but ...

> I couldn't find any details/manuals on all the macros and
> how to use them and their purpose.

Start here:
How do I use VBA code in PowerPoint
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00033.htm

and look throught the rest of the entries in the programming section of the PPT FAQ
(www.pptfaq.com)

> The help files were fairly helpful; but
> definately criptic. The help search LEAVES A LOT TO BE DESIRED.

You're FAR too kind. I think perhaps the Office search engine is a slightly disguised
attempt to murder the competition at Google. If we can't beat 'em, let's make 'em laugh
themselves to death.


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