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Set Up and Play PowerPoint Custom Shows

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Play a Basic Custom Show

Play a basic custom show in PowerPoint

Play a basic custom show in PowerPoint

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Play a Basic Custom Show

Once you have created a basic custom show, or want to use a hyperlink to start a custom show, it's now showtime. Here is how to proceed.

  • PowerPoint 2007
    1. Click on the Slide Show tab of the ribbon.
    2. Click on the Custom Slide Show button and select the custom show you wish to view from the list if there is more than one custom show.
    3. The custom show will begin immediately.

  • PowerPoint 2003
    1. Click on Slide Show > Custom Shows... from the menu.
    2. In the Custom Shows dialog box, select the custom show you wish to view.
    3. Click on the Show button.
    4. The custom show will begin immediately.

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