Is there a way to programmatically create PowerPoint presentations? If possible, I’d like to use C# and create PowerPoint 2003 presentations.
Is there a way to programmatically create PowerPoint presentations? If possible, I’d like to
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Is there a way to programmatically create PowerPoint presentations? If possible, I’d like to use C# and create PowerPoint 2003 presentations.
Yes, you can.
You will want to look into MSDN which has a pretty good introduction to it.
I might give you a word of warning, Microsoft Office interop is compatible with an API which is now more than 10 years old. Because of this, it is downright nasty to use sometimes. If you have the money to invest in a good book or two, I think it would be money well spent.
Here’s a starting point for you. Use the search feature on MSDN MSDN Webpage. It’s good for any Microsoft C# .NET style stuff.
Specifically in regards to your question, this link should help: Automate PowerPoint from C#. EDIT LINK NOW DEAD :(. These two links are fairly close to the original KB article:
Automate Powerpoint from C# 1/2
Automate Powerpoint from C# 2/2
Finally, to whoever downvoted this: We were all learning one day, how to do something as a beginner is most definitely programming related, regardless of how new someone might be.