Open PPOT files

  • Full name
    Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template
  • Developer
    Microsoft Corporation
Have you encountered a problem with a PPOT file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a PPOT file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your PPOT file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is PPOT file?

The extension PPOT marks a template for the Microsoft Powerpoint 98 for Mac presentation software. These files are mostly pot files and contain various formatting information, such as fonts and sizes, images and colors, even text can be included.

More info

They can be used to create multiple presentations with the ending ppt, all using the same style.

Programs which can open a PPOT file

How to open file with PPOT extension?

In order to open a file with PPOT extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening PPOT file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with PPOT files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft PowerPoint or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening PPOT files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support PPOT files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of PPOT files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft PowerPoint as the default program for opening PPOT files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate PPOT files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft PowerPoint applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft PowerPoint has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with PPOT files

Sometimes problems with opening PPOT files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • PPOT files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open PPOT files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • PPOT file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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