Information about using the MS Powerpoint files available on this web site.
MS Powerpoint Format
Files in MS Powerpoint format are occasionally provided in order to allow users to access the presentation slides that have been used by Guest Lecturers or at Treasury seminars.
We usually provide MS Powerpoint slides in PDF format as an alternative.
Example MS Powerpoint link: An Emissions Trading Scheme for New Zealand by John Whitehead.
Viewing MS Powerpoint Files
To view MS Powerpoint files click your mouse on the link to a MS Powerpoint file. In Windows and Internet Explorer this is a LEFT-MOUSE click action.
Your browser will generally prompt you with a message asking you to Open or Save the MS Powerpoint file. Choose Open if you want to view the Powerpoint file immediately.
Depending on how your browser is configured, the MS Powerpoint file will open inside the browser window or inside a separate MS Powerpoint window.
Once the MS Powerpoint file has opened in your browser you will generally be able to navigate through the MS Powerpoint slideshow using your keyboard's arrow keys (left to go back, right to go forward). You may have to use the browser's Back button to return to the Treasury web site.
You will be able to navigate through the MS Powerpoint slideshow using your keyboard's arrow keys (left to go back, right to go forward).
Saving MS Powerpoint Files
Instead of immediately viewing the MS Powerpoint file in your browser, you may wish to save the file to your computer first and then open it in MS Powerpoint.
Firefox
In Firefox you can RIGHT-MOUSE click on the link, select 'Save Link As', and then choose a location on your computer to save the MS Powerpoint file.
Internet Explorer
If you are using Internet Explorer RIGHT-CLICK on the link, select 'Save Target As...', and then choose a location on your computer to save the MS Powerpoint file.
Printing MS Powerpoint Files
may If you want to print a large MS Powerpoint file it is best to save it to your computer first, rather than print it directly from the Treasury web site. Large MS Powerpoint files require a lot of printer memory to print across the internet.
Problems Opening MS Powerpoint Files
If you experience problems opening MS Powerpoint files please check the settings on your computer.
However, if you think that your problem is caused by a broken link to a MS Powerpoint file on our web site, please do alert us and we will fix the broken link as soon as possible.