Microsoft Office 2007 has created a new program dubbed as pptx. This file format is only viewed by users using Microsoft Office 2007 version. All others who are using the older version can’t open or view pptx files on their computer. To open pptx file on your computer, it is necessary that your computer is equipped with Office 2007. This article will give you a brief idea of how to open pptx file in different situations.
Your computer is operated using different operating systems. Some of the operating systems are given below and the method of opening pptx file in that particular operating system is explained:
Windows
- For opening pptx file on your computer, you will need Microsoft Office 2007 installed into your computer. You can download the trial version of Office 2007 from internet for opening any pptx file on your computer. Microsoft Office 2007 is necessary as pptx is the file extension created using Office 2007.
- Along with Microsoft Office 2007, the new compatibility tool dubbed as Compatibility Pack will also be useful. By using Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack you can not only open a pptx file, but can also edit any pptx file you want to. So if you want to edit any of your previous pptx files, you can use this compatibility pack and edit the file.
- There is another option for those who use Microsoft Office 2007 Compatibility Pack. Instead of buying this compatibility pack, you can also use Power Point Viewer 2007 to open and view any pptx files. If you have Power Point Viewer 2007 already installed on your computer then you can easily open and view any pptx file. If you don’t have it, then you can download the trial version from internet. You can buy the latest version of power point viewer 2007 online as well. By using Power Point Viewer, you can not only open and view a pptx file, but can also edit the content of the pptx file.
- There are many online websites, which help you in converting the pptx file into any format, which is compatible to your computer. These websites can be used free of cost. You may need to sign up on some websites. You will need to fill up a registration form. In this registration form, you will be asked all the basic questions such as your name, place, contact number and other details. It is better to avoid personal details such as your credit card or your account number for safety and security reasons. By using these websites, you can convert the pptx file to any other format.
Mac and Linux
- If you are a Mac user, which means your computer is fitted with Mac Operating system, the best way to open a pptx file on your computer is using Microsoft Office 2008. This Office 2008 is specially designed for all Mac OS users. There are many integrated features in this Office 2008 for Mac users.
- If you don’t have Microsoft Office 2008 installed in your computer then the other way of opening pptx file is by using “Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter”. This is a good alternative for Office 2008 for all Mac OS users. By using this converter, you can convert pptx file format into an xml file or any other format and can easily open and view the file on your computer.
- Keynote and Apple iWork 2008 are other applications, which help in opening a pptx file and viewing it on Mac OS. Mac OS users enjoy applications from Microsoft as well as Apple.
- If you have Linux OS on your computer then the users are privileged with two options to open pptx files. Linux provides all its users with Linux tool that helps you to open and view pptx file directly on the computer. The tools name Is OpenOffice. This is for all the Linux OS users. This tool is provided for free.
- Another option is by using other online converters. These are free of cost and you can easily convert the pptx file format in other format and open it on your computer. One such online converter is www.zamzar.com. This online converter supports all formats and is best suitable for not only Linux but all operating systems.
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