The first code you suggested worked for me it just wasn't what I needed. It's somewhat close... Not sure if I'm explaining what I need correctly.

I basically want to modify the properties of a text box. I want to add a text box and enter in the text box a short description/instruction for the end user to fill in thier own text. So when the end user click inside the text box my information disappears allowing the end user to enter thier own information, so they don't have to highlight and delete what I entered. But I don't want to do this within the Master slide.

Hopefully that makes more sense. Thanks again...