PowerPoint VBA - Slide Show - Win11 not updating Slide Content

PowerPoint VBA - Slide Show - Win11 not updating Slide Content

If you are experiencing issues with your PowerPoint slides not updating during a slide show in Windows 11, you are not alone. This can be frustrating, especially if you are relying on the slide show to present important information. However, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve this issue.

1. Check your PowerPoint version

Make sure you are using the latest version of PowerPoint compatible with Windows 11. Microsoft regularly releases updates to fix bugs and improve performance. To check for updates:

1. Open PowerPoint
2. Click on "File" in the top left corner
3. Select "Account" from the left-hand menu
4. Click on "Update Options"
5. Choose "Update Now"

If there is an update available, follow the on-screen instructions to install it. Restart PowerPoint and try running the slide show again to see if the issue is resolved.

2. Disable hardware graphics acceleration

Hardware graphics acceleration can sometimes cause compatibility issues with certain versions of PowerPoint and Windows. To disable it:

1. Open PowerPoint
2. Click on "File" in the top left corner
3. Select "Options" from the left-hand menu
4. Click on "Advanced" in the sidebar
5. Scroll down to the "Display" section
6. Check the box next to "Disable hardware graphics acceleration"
7. Click "OK" to save the changes

Restart PowerPoint and try running the slide show again to see if the issue is resolved.

3. Check your slide show settings

There are a few slide show settings that could be causing the issue. To check and adjust these settings:

1. Open PowerPoint
2. Click on the "Slide Show" tab at the top
3. Click on "Set Up Slide Show" in the toolbar
4. Make sure the "Show type" is set to "Presented by a speaker (full screen)"
5. Check the box next to "Use timings, if present"
6. Click "OK" to save the changes

Try running the slide show again to see if the issue is resolved.

4. Check your slide transition settings

The slide transition settings can also affect how slides are updated during a slide show. To check and adjust these settings:

1. Open PowerPoint
2. Click on the "Transitions" tab at the top
3. Make sure the "Advance slide" option is set to "On mouse click"
4. Check the box next to "After" and set a time interval (e.g., 5 seconds)
5. Click "Apply to All" to apply the changes to all slides

Try running the slide show again to see if the issue is resolved.

5. Check your computer's performance

If your computer is running low on resources, it may struggle to update the slide content during a slide show. Make sure you have enough free memory, CPU power, and disk space. Close any unnecessary programs running in the background and try running the slide show again.

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is possible that there is a compatibility problem between PowerPoint and Windows 11. In this case, you may need to reach out to Microsoft support for further assistance.

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