Storyline on mac-Powerpoint
May 15, 2012
Hi All,
I am using Storyline on the Mac with parallels. At this stage I have PowerPoint 2011 for Mac (I don't have a windows version yet). I wasn't surprised when storyline wouldn't let me import from Powerpoint for mac (but thought it was worth a try).
I just wanted to double check that indeed I do need to have PowerPoint for windows in order to be able to import PPT files into storyline.
Also, is there anything else I should know before I purchase the windows version? I am running Windows 7.
Many thanks for your help.
Debbie
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The 32 bit PPT is the one that is compatible
Thanks Ron!
It should import from powerpoint for mac though, the file format is the same as powerpoint 2007/10
Hi Phil,
Thanks for your comment. That would be great if it did. I wonder if there was some other problem then?
I will have another play with it>
Really appreciate your assistance.
Hi All,
Thought I would just confirm that once I downloaded the trial version of PowerPoint for windows (32 bit), I am now able to import my PPT presentations, so it seems that the windows version is required.
Thanks for your comments!
Hi Debbie, I've manage to import Power Point from my Mac into Storyline by saving the file as Powerpoint 97-2004 under the Save As option in powerpoint for Mac.
Hi Vispi,
Thanks for this. That's really good to know and would save me buying office for windows. When my trial runs out I will give it a try.
Appreciate your help!
Hopefully there will be a MAC version of SL someday soon
Yes that would be great!
Folks--If you haven't already posted a Feature Request asking for a Mac-friendly Storyline, please do take a moment to do that. If enough of us write in, they will have to address the need. Here's a post where I share the Request that I made:
http://community.articulate.com/forums/t/16700.aspx
Thanks,
Andrew
I have PowerPoint for Mac 2011 and am unable to import the ppt file into Storyline even after saving as 97-2004. It is not password protected of read-only....any suggestions?
I just tried a fresh test ppt file with one screen in PP Mac 2011, saved as 97-2004, tried to import in SL via Parallels, and it would not work.
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