Powerpoint in Mac is missing some fonts
Hello Techies, I recently came across an issue that could be a small issue according to you, but I feel these are very crucial for some users. I am going to be frequently using PowerPoint, where I use a particular font, 'Abadi.' I would appreciate it if someone could help me with a fix regarding this.Create Stunning Branded Presentations with Microsoft 365 Copilot Templates!
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Slide Master Limitations: Naming, Locking, and Layering Issues
Hi Community, I’m encountering some persistent limitations when working with Slide Masters in PowerPoint that significantly impact template design and structured content management. I’d like to get insights from others who may have experienced similar challenges or found effective workarounds. Naming Inconsistencies: When custom placeholders are named in the Slide Master, these names do not persist when the layout is applied to slides. Instead, they revert to generic labels like Text Box 1, Content Placeholder 1, making it difficult to identify specific elements, especially when scripting or managing complex layouts. Locking Limitations: PowerPoint provides locking for shapes, but not for placeholders. This results in accidental content overwriting or repositioning, particularly when placeholders are intended as fixed visual elements (e.g., branded overlays or instructional text). Layering Issues: Layering behavior in Slide Masters is inconsistent. If a content placeholder is placed at the back and a visual element is placed in front, the intended layering is not respected when content is added to the slide. Content always renders above master elements, disrupting the intended visual structure. These issues are particularly disruptive in structured template environments, where content integrity and layout consistency are essential. I’d appreciate any guidance or insights from the community, especially if there are workarounds or third-party tools that can help mitigate these issues. Thanks for your input!
[Mac] PowerPoint does not accept decimal numbers in format pane
Hi, I'm using PowerPoint for Mac version 16.78.3 (23102801) and I'm trying to define a new position for a shape using the formate shape functionality. Unfortunately, PowerPoint does not accept any decimal number. For example, if I change the current value to "7,5 cm" and hit enter, the number always changes to "0". It doesn't make a difference if I change the decimal separator to "." - that won't work as well. Is there a solution for this issue? Best, LauridsSupercharge Your Business with Microsoft Tools: Create Stunning Documents and Presentations
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This process ensures that your document looks the same on any device and is easy to share or print. Your work stays the way you intended it to look. Just like in PowerPoint, press the Designer 2 button on the Ribbon to access more capabilities that can make your document more visually appealing and professionally-looking: Enhance the appearance and consistency of your document though Design Suggestions, which provides a variety of design themes and layout options that you can apply to your document to make it more visually appealing. Formatting Consistency, which automatically identifies and fixes formatting inconsistencies in your document, ensuring a uniform look throughout. Smart Recommendations: Based on the content of your document, Designer suggests relevant design elements, such as fonts, colors, and styles. 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This can help SMBs stand out and attract more customers. Or use it for Customer Engagement, with personalized images for customer communications like newsletters and emails, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Lastly, you can use it for Product Ideation: whether it's to storyboard your customer experience or to strategize a new product launch, you can ask AI image generation to visually communicate your out-of-the box business ideas with ease. Get Started: Do Beautiful Work Today If you haven’t already, try the many free features in PowerPoint like Transitions, Animations, Embedded Video, and Icon Library in PowerPoint to amp up your slides. In Word, you can also access popular features like Themes, Charts & Tables, and Watermarks to make polished-looking documents. Copilot unlocks additional design tools in PowerPoint and Word to offer small business owners the professional tools they need to create stunning presentations and documents with the magic of AI. By leveraging AI image generation, you can make beautiful images for your clients and partners, while saving time and budget. Don’t let a lack of design skills or resources hold you back—try out these Microsoft tools and experience the difference they can make for your business. [1] Designer is only available in the online versions of PowerPoint and Word. [2] Designer is only available in the online versions of PowerPoint and Word.
to big title bar in Office 365 update 2408
Hi all, since a couple of days I have to work with the ugly, annoying, awful, ... user interface in Office 365. The title bar size became horrible large. Compared with an explorer window from Win 10 it is nearly the double height. As an Office Poweruser (I'm working with the office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) unluckily the whole day) I'm looking for smallen the title bar again. There was a registry hack, but on my machine this isn't working anymore. Because of the ribbon interface and a lot of not needed functions this is how my Quick Access Toolbars (QAT) are looking like: Now somebody could tell my, "OK, switch the QAT to the top, so that the title bar get more sense! Problem is, that the monochrome icons are absolutly boring AND especially for Word I can't differ between my macros, which I set with different colours. The title bar is smaller because of the standard buttons and the search field, so that not all my most loved commands have space here Dragging the window can not be done with the title bar, as it was since the beginning of time. I need to find some space somewhere. Does someone have an idea to reduce the size of the title bar as it was before? Or does someone have an idea to colorize the icons, when they are inside the title bar? If I consider that the taskbar is also increasing in size, especially in WIN 11 where this isn't adjustable, both sides (top + bottom) in sum are steeling to many space. Cheers! Kay
