PPT2000: Cannot Run Macros in a Presentation Opened by Macro (256579)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2000
This article was previously published under Q256579

SYMPTOMS

If you use the Presentations.Open command in a macro to open another presentation that contains macros, those macros may not function.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use either of the following methods.

Method 1: Use ActivePresentation.FollowHyperlink

Instead of the Presentations.Open command, use the ActivePresentation.FollowHyperlink command to open the presentation as a hyperlink.

Method 2: Change Security to Low

Change your security settings to low. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. On the Tools menu, point to Macro, and then click Security.
  2. Click the Security Level tab.
  3. Click Low and then click OK.
WARNING: This method poses certain security risks. Please consider the implications of this method before using it. Always make sure your macros come from a trusted source.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

NOTE: Visual Basic for Applications macros are not supported by the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

230746 PPT: Viewer: Presentation Macros Don't Run Within the Viewer

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/11/2006
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