Issue: Some users of PowerPoint report that PowerPoint is not on their menu.
Not on menu in PowerPoint 2007
Thank you for your Timeline Maker query. It sounds like the problem is in PowerPoint permissions. Try this:
Problem: Cannot find Timeline Maker on the Add-in menu in PowerPoint 2007
Cause: The option to enable this add in may have been disabled in PowerPoint.
Solution: Fix this in PowerPoint 2007:
Click the Windows Button.
Click PowerPoint Options button.
Click Add-ins. Click Timeline Maker Add-in in the list.
Below the list, click Manage Add ons.
Find Disabled Items.
You should find an option to re-enable it.
I look forward to hearing how you made out.
Open Timeline Maker.
Click Tools, Options, PowerPoint.
Click the Advanced button. Say YES to the question.
Try PowerPoint again. You should see Timeline Maker Add-in listed under PowerPoint's Add-in menu at the end of the menu bar.
Not on menu in PowerPoint 2010
Thank you for your Timeline Maker query. It sounds like the problem is in PowerPoint permissions. First, check the settings in PowerPoint 2010. Try this:
Problem: Cannot find Timeline Maker on the Add-in menu in PowerPoint 2010
Cause: The option to enable this add in may be disabled in PowerPoint.
Solution: First, fix this in PowerPoint 2010:
Click File on the menu.
Click Options.
In the PowerPoint Options window:
Click Add-ins. Click Timeline Maker Add-in in the list.
Below the list, click Manage COM Add-Ins.
There should be a check mark beside Timeline Maker Add-in. If not put one in and say OK.
Find Disabled Items. Make sure Timeline Maker Add-in is not there.
Close PowerPoint.
Second, reset the presentation controls in the Timeline Maker program.
Open Timeline Maker.
Click Tools, Options, PowerPoint.
Click the Advanced button. Say YES to the question.
Try PowerPoint again. You should see Timeline Maker Add-in listed under PowerPoint's Add-in menu at the end of the menu bar.