Just a simple Presentation!

[Operations]

Is that to much to ask, I'm just trying to include a simple microsoft powerpoint presentation to my site. I would like this to show when the link is click, instead it gives the person the option to download or not- end of options. Is this possible or do I have to learn how to use the Flash 5.0 program I have just sitting there?

Any help will help alot.

Thanks!

[RSaucier]

Mixed results here:

I pushed a ppt out to my site along with a page containing a link to the presentation.

With Internet Explorer 6, I was always asked if I wanted to download or open the document and had the option to uncheck the "Always ask..." box.

With IE5.5, it opened right up without asking.

Using .htaccess to AddType application/powerpoint (or x-mspowerpoint or just mspowerpoint) had no impact.

From a security standpoint, it's actually better that they're asked. Personally, I really dislike having anything but HTML pages open up when I click a link -- even PDFs grate on my nerves...

Have you tried exporting it as HTML then offering the option of downloading the file?

Hope this helps...

Robert

[bettyfordclinic]

Does this depend on whether the user has PowerPoint installed on their system already??? Or is it down to the nature of the presentation and the browser version???

bfc

[RSaucier]

Having PowerPoint or the PowerPoint viewer installed would definitely have an impact.

My guess is that IE6 won't open a ppt automatically anymore if PowerPoint of the viewer is installed. It went through just fine on IE 5, popped right up. :)

Robert