PROBLEM REPORT

Powerpoint version now in use: 2003

Version the file was created in or opened in since, if any: 2003

Windows version: XP

Description of problem: the color doesnt work, neither in slides, neither in
text

When I do this: choose a colored design for a slide or change the text color

Here's what happens:  the slides stay black and white and the text stays
black

Here's what I've already tried to solve the problem: restart computer,
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