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Brendie - 04 Sep 2007 20:38 GMT
Is Sans Serif easier to read and is it generally used for large amounts of
text?
TAJ Simmons - 04 Sep 2007 20:56 GMT
Brendie

Sans Serif (as in a font 'without' the little extra bits one can see on a
font like Times New Roman) is generally regarded as easier to read on
presentations than Serif fonts.

Serif fonts are genrally considered easier to read for large amounts of
'printed' text. You don't see many paperback books in a Sans-Serif font!

But it's OK to break the rules occasionally :)

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> Is Sans Serif easier to read and is it generally used for large amounts of
> text?
Phil Wolf - 04 Sep 2007 23:22 GMT
Brendie or anyone:

I am not sure if I am in the right spot, however, I son saved to a memory
stick today a mac powerpoint presentation to work on at home night.  I can't
open it with my ibm compatible machine.  What can I do??

Thanks,

Phil

> Is Sans Serif easier to read and is it generally used for large amounts of
> text?
TAJ Simmons - 05 Sep 2007 10:43 GMT
Phil,

see
Recovering a corrupt presentation
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00108.htm

and how to prevent your powerpoint files getting messed up on a thumb drive
/ memory stick
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/HA011168771033.aspx

Cheers
TAJ Simmons
microsoft powerpoint mvp

awesome - powerpoint backgrounds,
http://www.awesomebackgrounds.com
free powerpoint templates, tutorials, hints, tips and more...

> Brendie or anyone:
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David M. Marcovitz - 05 Sep 2007 14:34 GMT
What TAJ said and ...

You might try opening PowerPoint first and then choosing Open from the
File menu. Macs don't automatically add .ppt to the name of the file so
your PC just might not know that it is a PowerPoint file. For more
information, you might check out:

PC to Mac and Back
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00281.htm

--David

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Director of Graduate Programs in Educational Technology
Loyola College in Maryland
Author of _Powerful PowerPoint for Educators_
http://www.PowerfulPowerPoint.com/

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