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Having trouble with adding editable text boxes in PowerPoint

Anonymous
2020-05-27T17:52:44+00:00

Hello,

I've been trying to add in editable text boxes to a presentation in PowerPoint using the developer tools, but when I add a single text box it shows up as two during the live presentation with the actual editable one super-imposed above the text box I want (see attached screenshot). 

How do I go about fixing this issue? Do I need to change something under text box properties?

Thanks very much,

Sarah S

Microsoft 365 and Office | PowerPoint | For home | Windows

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-01T21:41:20+00:00

    Hi Sarah,

    Please leave a reply if you need more help.

    Best Regards

    Higgins

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-05-28T16:58:55+00:00

    Hi John,

    I think it is actually my display settings on my extended screen monitor. When I tested the presentation on just my laptop it doesn't have the same issue. Any suggestions for formatting properties of my monitor (BenQ model monitor) to resolve this issue?

    Best,

    Sarah

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  3. John Korchok 232.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-05-27T22:29:44+00:00

    Please choose File>Options>Advanced, scroll down to the Display section and check the box beside Disable Slide Show hardware graphics acceleration.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-05-28T12:10:23+00:00

    Hi John,

    Thanks for the tip, but it did not seem to solve my problem. Do you have any other suggestions?

    Best,

    Sarah

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