Just a simple Presentation!

5-29-02, 04:50 AM

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 · 5-29-02, 06:54 AM

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 · 5-29-02, 07:53 PM

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 · 5-29-02, 09:03 PM

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

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Operations Posts: n/a	Just a simple Presentation! 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!

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5-29-02, 06:54 AM	#2
RSaucier Registered Idiot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lexington, KY, USA Posts: 1,244 Reputation: 5	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

5-29-02, 09:03 PM	#4
RSaucier Registered Idiot Join Date: May 2002 Location: Lexington, KY, USA Posts: 1,244 Reputation: 5	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