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Can't edit layouts from the slide master
Hello Community,
I created a slide master, but when I apply layouts from it into my story, I cannot edit them; I can only edit them in Slide Master View.
I note that the elements from the master slide layout which would normally show up in the timeline (e.g., text boxes, shapes) are not showing in the timeline; in fact, there is nothing in the timeline at all. Attached is a screen shot.
Based on your description, it sounds like you inserted text boxes and shapes from the INSERT ribbon onto the Slide Master. When you do that, those items are permanent for that layout. Those objects won't appear on the slide's Timeline. (Also note that they will always appear below objects on the slide's Timeline.)
To add editable objects to a Slide Master, insert a placeholder from the SLIDE MASTER ribbon.
Oh goodness. That's critical! That was not mentioned in anything I read about creating master slides. Or, if it was, it was not emphasized nearly enough. OK, I will try this. Thank you Judy!
