ID: Q164832
The information in this article applies to:
When you attempt to link to a PowerPoint add-in file (*.ppa) you receive the following error message:
It is not possible to create a link to <Path to the .ppa>
PowerPoint does not support linking to .ppa files.
Instead of linking to the add-in, embed the add-in file into your presentation, using these steps:
1. On the Insert menu, click Object.
2. Click to select the Create From File option.
3. Click Browse.
4. Select the .ppa file you want to embed in your presentation and
then click OK.
The .ppa file is now embedded in your PowerPoint presentation.
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article.
Additional query words: 97 ppt97 ppt8 8.0 8.00 add-in add in plugin object linking and embedding
Version : 97
Platform : WINDOWSLast Reviewed: November 25, 1998