Applies ToExcel 2016 for Mac Word 2016 for Mac Outlook 2016 for Mac PowerPoint 2016 for Mac Excel for Mac 2011 Word for Mac 2011 Outlook for Mac 2011 PowerPoint for Mac 2011

Cause: QuickTime movies don't play in some versions of Office for Windows

Solution:    Add the QuickTime Player to the Windows-based computer

The 32-bit version of PowerPoint 2010 can only play an .mp4 or .mov file if the computer has a QuickTime Player installed. Download QuickTime for Windows from the Apple site.

Solution:    Use a common movie format

If you want to insert a movie in an Office for Mac file, such as document, worksheet, or presentation, or attach a movie to an email message and then play the movie in Office for Windows, use a common movie format, such as MPEG 2, MPEG 4, or AVI.

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