Tips to open PPOT file
Can't open the PPOT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PPOT files as well as a list of programs that support PPOT files.
PPOT file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The PPOT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PPOT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PPOT file on each system platform.
What is PPOT file?
The file with the extension PPOT is the Document Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the Document Files category contains 574 of other files. Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft PowerPoint. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Microsoft Office programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft PowerPoint program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PPOT file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template is that PPOT is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PPOT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PPOT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft PowerPoint
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft PowerPoint program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft PowerPoint into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PPOT with Microsoft PowerPoint. Below is a list of programs that support the file PPOT.
Programs to open PPOT file
Remember to download programs supporting PPOT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft PowerPoint with PPOT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PPOT file to open in the Microsoft PowerPoint application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft PowerPoint application as the default for handling the PPOT file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft PowerPoint to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft PowerPoint program with the Microsoft PowerPoint For Mac Template file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PPOT file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PPOT file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PPOT file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PPOT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PPOT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PPOT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PPOT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move PPOT to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the PPOT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PPOT file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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