Am quite happy with my OLD PPT EXCEPT for video which is inserted/or embedded into program. That limits video file size and I have to dumb down video quality in order to play. THAT severely reduces impact of presentations - which are otherwise very simple slides.

So goal is to be able to play a large video file at high quality 720 minimum.

So - is this possible - I think using the link system it is. My videos run 10-15 mins within the pres and (repeat!!) need hi def to be effective.

Any other tips re format (wmv or ???) welcome. I've a big presentation coming up and a long video to patch in.



thanks!!!

I'm not sure what the question is?

If you are asking can I link video in 2010 then you can. When you insert use this drop menu to choose LINK TO FILE.

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(thanks John)

Sorr if I was obtuse.

My PPT version way older, there is ONLY insert, no option to LINK. Thus am curious about benefits of link.

My understanding

- inserting creates problems with replay of video during showing of PPT because PPT can't handle file size.

- linking eliminates playback issues since video file retained outside PPT program...and file/definition can be be of better quality/size.

_ yes I do realise that means keeping video file in same folder as PPT show so it can be found by PPT - I do that anyway.

Oh, and those larger video files play fine on their own on laptop. Just won't if inserted into PPT.

OOPS JUST NOTICED I'd entered my Windows as 2010 - I should amend that READ 2007.

Humblest apologies

In 2007 the ONLY option is to link video. In 2010 the default is NOT to link but you can choose link as I mentioned

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THANK YOU EVER SO

Get that......amd can't do unless I get 2013 PPT which I want to....BEFORE buying just want to be SURE that linking will solve problem of PPT program overload and video hiccups.

I guess I should have said that right at the start!

If THAT is OK...then I get the 2013 PPT PDQ!!!!!!!!!!!

Again thanks, I should write clearer queries. sorry.