How to run an Macro in PowerPoint in the edit mode without starting the presentation

Question

I have created a dropdown menu with a ComboBox and a small macro. This dropdown menu only works when I switch to presentation mode. However, I want to use the dropdown in the edit mode, as a template. Is there a simple way to do this.

I have already found some posts about this topic, but no real solution yet.

Macros do run in edit mode, but it depends on how and where you created them - where are your macros stored and where is the dropdown located? — Olle Sjögren, Mar 16 '22 at 09:31

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 26 '22 at 21:23

You can customize the ribbon UI instead. In that case your custom UI will be available in the edit mode. See Customize the Office Fluent ribbon by using an Open XML formats file for more information.

The Fluent UI (aka Ribbon UI) is described in depth in the following series of articles:

You may also find the Custom UI Editor helpful.

How to run an Macro in PowerPoint in the edit mode without starting the presentation

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