How to open a pptx file?
Open a Power point 2007 file using a Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2003 software
Question:
I just received a .pptx (Microsoft Office Power point 2007) file from a colleague here at work, but i don’t seem to be able to open it with Office 2003. Any clues on how i can open a pptx file with powerpoint 2003?
Answer:
In my opinion, the easiest way to solve this problem is to install the Office 2007 compatibility pack available from Microsoft. This handy utility allows you to open and edit Office 2007 documents (docx, xlsx and pptx) using previous versions of Microsoft office (2000 and newer). Oh, and there is a bonus… after installing the Compatibility pack, you’ll also install the new Vista fonts for Windows XP, which became my favorites since i installed them.
If you are looking for a one-time conversion of pptx (or other Office 2007 files), don’t run Microsoft Office, or can’t install any software on your PC, you might want to look into Zamzar.com, a free online file conversion service.
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I want open file *.pptx
go on your powerpoint 2007 and save the file instead of extension .pptx change to .ppt and the .ppt file should work on powerpoint 2003 (100 % sure , had the same problem)
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Just to add to this blog post: a free pptx viewer / converter can be downloaded from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?familyid=048DC840-14E1-467D-8DCA-19D2A8FD7485&displaylang=en
This tool can be used to open a powerpoint 2007 file even if microsoft office 2007 or 2010 are not installed on your PC.
What about a free powerpoint convertor for Linux? Does anyone have any ideas?
Can you explain how to open a pptx file on a MAC? Please are telling me that Office 2008 is the way to go. Do you agree?
what about a ppt to pptx conversion on MAC – Any ideas?