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# Introduction

The **PowerPoint element** allows you to display **Microsoft PowerPoint presentations** within your PADS4 presentation. This element is **always in the foreground**, meaning **other elements cannot be layered on top of it**.

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## **Important Requirements**

* **Microsoft PowerPoint must be installed** on the Viewer PC.
* Only **PowerPoint 2007 or higher** is supported.
* This element **does not use PowerPoint Viewer (pptview\.exe).**

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## **Properties Overview**

| **Property Section**            | **Description**                                                                    |
| ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Alignment**                   | Sets the **horizontal and vertical alignment** of the PowerPoint display.          |
| **Alternate Options**           | Determines how the **playlist items** switch.                                      |
| **Background Color**            | Sets the **background color** of the PowerPoint element.                           |
| **Border**                      | Defines the **border settings** for the element.                                   |
| **Data Provider**               | Connects the element to an **external data source** for real-time content updates. |
| **Data Source Text Conversion** | Defines how the element **handles multi-line text.**                               |
| **Default Duration**            | Specifies how **long each PowerPoint slide** is displayed.                         |
| **Identification**              | Assigns a **unique name** to the element for reference.                            |
| **Play List**                   | Defines **which PowerPoint presentations** will be displayed.                      |
| **Play List Options**           | Determines **how items in the playlist are played.**                               |
| **Position**                    | Specifies the **position of the element** on the page.                             |
| **Proof of Play**               | Logs information to **track playback history.**                                    |
| **Property Bindings**           | Links specific **properties** of the element to **external data sources.**         |
| **Rules**                       | Allows the element to **respond automatically** to predefined conditions.          |
| **Size**                        | Defines the **width and height** of the PowerPoint element.                        |
| **Visibility**                  | Controls whether the **element is visible** during playback.                       |

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### **Important Notes**

* The **PowerPoint element cannot be layered behind other elements** (it will always stay on top).
* If **Microsoft PowerPoint is not installed**, the element **will not function**.
* **Playback tracking** is available through the **Proof of Play** feature.