PowerPoint v.X & 2004 (Mac OS 10.3.x/10.4.x)
PowerPoint 2003 & 2007 (Windows XP/Vista)
Note: Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 for Windows uses a new default file format (.pptx instead of .ppt) that other versions of PowerPoint for Windows and Mac OS cannot access. Users of PowerPoint 2002 and PowerPoint 2003 for Windows can install the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack to read PowerPoint 2007 files in their default format; however, converters for PowerPoint for Mac are not yet available, so PowerPoint for Mac users can't open PowerPoint 2007 files at this time. For more important information on Office 2007 for Windows, see the Computing News article here.
PowerPoint is the University's supported and recommended presentation graphics program for both Mac OS and Windows. It can be used to create overheads, onscreen electronic presentations, high-quality 35 mm slides, and handouts. PowerPoint features customizable templates and the ability to share text, data, and graphics between programs.
Availability
PowerPoint is commercial software that can be purchased from the Computer Connection at an educational discount.
Microsoft software is now available to University of Pennsylvania departments through the Microsoft Select Program, a volume license agreement. A detailed description of the Microsoft Program including product information and a FAQ has been prepared by the Office of Software Licensing. All purchases of Microsoft Select software are made through the Computer Connection.
PowerPoint may be purchased as part of Microsoft's Office suite of products, which bundles Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or it may be purchased separately.
Configuration
Configuration instructions are included with the software.
Support
Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:
To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You may also call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.
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