Good post Bob. Mine is nothing like that- but I wish it was! The pps come as attachments to email, Windows Live Mail -I hate it. Right click on attachment pps: Mine opens little window/box in center of screen. Top left says "mail attachment" Top right has red "X". "Do you want to open this file?" "Name: Beautiful pictures.pps" "Type: Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Show" Then offers choice of "Open or "Cancel" Selecting "Open" brings message: Big Red X "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Please install a program or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Programs control panel". I do have Windows PowerPoint viewer installed- and have booted several times since then. It is in my programs list.

It's been a while since I used Power Point, but I believe they have a function (in the File or Tools menu?) for reverse imaging for compatability with some projectors.

Thanks so much for the help. I'm a real dummy at this. judys ont, when I went there, it was all grayed out and I couldn't do anything. That led me to believe I was missing something some place. I, then, kept experimenting and finally found the problem. I had neglected to go to " slide transitions" and do the settings there. Everything is fine now and I'm so pleased. Thanks to for your offer ,jodi. I really appreciate it. Maybe next time, I will remember, or maybe I should pactice more - or probably both. ivamae

All my switchplates are snap on/off (I live in Aus too). When we moved into our new house, the electrician had forgotten to put the plate on one outlet: I found it in a drawer and put it on in about 5 seconds. I suspect the plate will come off pretty easily if you slide a screwdriver underneath it (after flipping the breaker).