PPT97: Dimensions of Custom Slide Not Correct

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SYMPTOMS

When you open a Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows version 4.0 presentation in one of the versions of PowerPoint listed at the beginning of this article, the dimensions of a large custom slide are incorrect. For example, you may see the following results:

   Version             Result
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   PowerPoint 4.0      The Slides Sized For setting is Custom.
                       The Width setting is 22 inches.
                       The Height setting is 10 inches.

   PowerPoint 7.0      The Slides Sized For setting is On-screen Show.
                       The Width setting is 10 inches.
                       The Height setting is 7.5 inches.

   PowerPoint 97       The Slides Sized For setting is On-screen Show.
                       The Width setting is 10 inches.
                       The Height setting is 7.5 inches.

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CAUSE

These symptoms occur if you saved a PowerPoint 7.0 or 97 presentation as a PowerPoint 4.0 presentation.

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RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, obtain Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Service Release 2 (SR-2).

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Office 97 Service Release 2 (SR-2).

For additional information about SR-2, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

151261 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/151261/EN-US/ ) OFF97: How to Obtain and Install MS Office 97 SR-2

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MORE INFORMATION

For additional information please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

189373 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/189373/EN-US/ ) PPT97: Custom Slide Dimensions Appear Incorrect in Slide Setup

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APPLIES TO

Microsoft PowerPoint 95 Standard Edition
Microsoft PowerPoint 97 Standard Edition
Microsoft PowerPoint 4.0 Standard Edition

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