PPT2001: MIDI Files Do Not Loop (299821)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 2001 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q299821

SYMPTOMS

When you insert a MIDI sound in a PowerPoint presentation, and set it to loop continuously, the sound only plays once and then stops, regardless of the Stop Playing or Loop Until Stopped settings.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, convert the MIDI file to any other sound format that is supported by PowerPoint (AIFF, WAV, or Macintosh Sound). You can also convert it to QuickTime (Movie) or Audio-Video Interleaved (AVI) format; however, you will have to manually advance your slides when using the QuickTime player. Slides only advance automatically after the sound file is done playing.

You can use a third-party sound conversion program to convert MIDI files to a compatible format for looping. Check your local retail store or the Internet for suitable sound file converters.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional informationabout the limitations of QuickTime in looping sounds, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

271111 PPT2001: PowerPoint Does Not Play Sound File Saved in Movie Format

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/3/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB299821
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