PPT97: Can't Apply Animation Effects to ActiveX Controls (162497)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q162497

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to animate an ActiveX Control, the Action Settings and Custom Animation commands are unavailable.

NOTE: PowerPoint 98 Macintosh Edition does not support embedding ActiveX Controls.

CAUSE

Microsoft PowerPoint does not support the animation of ActiveX controls.

MORE INFORMATION

The controls available in the Control Toolbox are known as ActiveX Controls. An example of an ActiveX Control is a Command Button. You must write macro code to support the functionality of the control.

For more information about ActiveX Controls, click Contents And Index on the Help menu, click the Index tab in PowerPoint Help, type the following text

ActiveX

double-click the selected text, and then double-click "Use ActiveX controls in a presentation" to go to the "Use ActiveX controls in a presentation" topic.

If you are unable to find the information you need, ask the Office Assistant (PowerPoint 97 and 98 only).
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/9/2000
Keywords:kbprb KB162497
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