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How do I keep certain sections closed when opening a PowerPoint file?

Anonymous
2020-10-09T19:38:13+00:00

I created sections, but they always open up expanded.  The whole idea of sections is to make the presentation easier to visualize and navigate.  If they all open up expanded, it defeats the purpose of the sections.  How can I keep certain sections closed when opening.  Note: under File/Options/Advanced/Open as Saved is already selected.  Using PowerPoint 2013.

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  1. John Korchok 232.6K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-10-09T20:41:01+00:00

    Sorry, that's not possible. Here's a PowerPoint User Voice suggestion to that effect: When saving presentation, save also which sections were collapsed an which expanded You can add your vote to make it more likely that Microsoft will program this feature into a new version.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-10-10T09:31:16+00:00

    As JohnK says there is currently no way. However we need this ourselves so have written an Add In to open the presentation with sections in the same state they were closed in. It's really for our own use but if you want to try it drop me an email (look in contact page of pptalchemy.co.uk). Make sure you include 'Section AddIn' in the email.

    Completely free and works well but no guarantees!

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  3. triptotokyo-5840 36,686 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-10-09T21:03:22+00:00

    How can I keep certain sections closed when opening.

    Use a Custom Slide Show instead.

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