PPT97: How to Use the Mouse as a Slide Show Pen or Arrow

ID: Q190344

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SUMMARY

When you run an on-screen slide show in PowerPoint, you can use the pointer to write or draw on the screen while the slide show is running.

MORE INFORMATION

To access the Pointer Options command, run the presentation and click the right mouse button.

To use the insertion point as a pointer, click Arrow.

To use the insertion point as a pen, click Pen.

To change the color of the pen, click Pointer Options, and click Pen Color.

To erase pen marks, click Screen, and then click Erase Pen.

Additional query words: power point powerpt winppt ppt97 on-screen draw John Madden annotater annotation onscreen online electronic slideshow

Keywords          : kbusage
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbhowto

Last Reviewed: July 29, 1998