: It did not support ActiveX controls within presentations.
: A "killer feature" of the time, this allowed creators to bundle the viewer and all necessary media files onto a CD. The presentation would automatically launch in slide show mode when the recipient inserted the disk.
: It could read several file formats, including .ppt , .pps , and .pot (templates). Limitations 2003 Powerpoint Viewer
: The viewer was strictly for viewing; it did not allow users to create new slides or modify existing content.
: Users could print hard copies of slides or handouts directly from the viewer. : It did not support ActiveX controls within presentations
: It supported advanced animations and transitions introduced in PowerPoint 2002/2003, allowing viewers to see the presentation exactly as it was designed.
: Certain modern features (like later "SmartArt" or specific 2010+ styles) would not appear or be editable if the viewer was used to open newer files. Legacy and Retirement Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : It could read several file formats, including
: While it provided full fidelity on Windows 2000 and XP, it offered only limited fidelity on older systems like Windows 98 SE and ME.