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Old 12-19-2015, 09:05 AM
wmth99 wmth99 is offline Video won't play in PowerPoint (Dropbox) Mac OS X Video won't play in PowerPoint (Dropbox) Office 2008 for Mac
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I inserted a video in may presentation (ppsx file) and it plays automatically when slide is opened. However, when the presentation is opened via a link to Dropbox, the presentation opens fine but the video won't play, even if i try to click on it. I think I read somewhere that this problem was fixed with PowerPoint 2010...? If I have to, I'll upgrade. Thanks.

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Old 12-20-2015, 09:41 AM
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In 2008 the video will be LINKED. Is the linked file available in the correct location?
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Old 12-20-2015, 11:51 AM
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Yes, i even tried same folder and as 'save as' package and didn't work. I also noticed that my 'transitions' didn't work either. I just purchased the 2016 Office version and I'll see what happens. Thanks.
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Old 12-21-2015, 08:04 AM
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2016 can embed video so it should help.
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Old 12-23-2015, 10:10 AM
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Now problem is worse with new 2016 version. Because of the video, the powerpoint file won't even sync to Dropbox? I also tried to upload with the video file as a package or in same folder in case it needs to link. Anyway, I'm giving up. Thanks everyone.
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