PPT97: File Opens as Read-Only if Active in Slide Finder

ID: Q158887

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft PowerPoint may open a presentation as Read-Only without giving you any message about the presentation already being open.

CAUSE

This occurs if you display a presentation in the Slide Finder while you try to open the same presentation.

RESOLUTION

Close the Slide Finder dialog box before opening the file in PowerPoint. It opens as expected.

Additional query words: 97 8.00 read only

Version           : 97
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: November 25, 1998