To open the embedded file from PPT Presentation Mode (Slideshow)

If you would like to open the embedded file from PowerPoint Presentation Mode, you have to make the following settings:



Single Click (Left click) on the embedded file in the slide.

Select Insert -> Action from Toolbar


Under “Mouse Click”, select “Object action” and select “Open” from the option and click OK.


Now you can open your embedded file, even if the PPT is in presentation Mode.