Adding placeholder to Slide Master (PPT 2002)

[Stickman2]

Desperately trying to figure out a workaround for the inability to add an additional 'placeholder' to the Slide Master in PowerPoint 2002. All I want is a simple text box that automatically shows up in the lower right hand corner of each slide, without having to manually copy/paste one for each slide. Using the 'footer' is not an option, since this text will be different for each slide. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[Dreamboat]

Hi, Stickman. I've requested a PPT expert look at your Q. I'm interested in the answer too, that is, if there is a way to do this.

Crossing my fingers.

Anne Troy

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[Geetesh]

Unfortunately, PowerPoint does not allow creation of new placeholders other than the default placeholders available within a master.

Many users create a text-box equipped slide geared to their requirements and duplicate it as required. However, any text that is contained within a text-box as opposed to a placeholder does not make it to the outline view of the presentation.

If you would like this feature to be included in the next release of PowerPoint, mail mswish@microsoft.com with 'PowerPoint' in the subject line. Do explain to them why you think this feature is essential for you.

Geetesh Bajaj
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP

http://www.indezine.com

http://www.powerpointed.com

 

[Dreamboat]

Thanks, GB. I suspected as much, but thought you might have a workaround.



Anne Troy

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Coming soon: wX