# External link to powerpoint

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-link-to-powerpoint/166255>\
**Category:** flash\
**Created:** [October 18, 2005, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-link-to-powerpoint/166255 "2005-10-18T13:33:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![clwright\_2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b2d939/32.png) [@clwright\_2000](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/clwright_2000)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2005, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/external-link-to-powerpoint/166255/1 "2005-10-18T13:33:52Z")

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Hi,

Im trying to link to a powerpoint file from flash. This seems to be fine for word docs but when it comes to point doesnt seem to work.

What im trying to use is:

on (release) {  
getURL(“test.ppt”, “\_blank”);

}

Suggestions greatly appreciated.

Clest