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This product was first released on November 17, 2003. It was the first version to introduce Windows XP style icons and the last version to support Windows 2000.
The Package for CD facility was well received and allowed the packaging of an entire PowerPoint presentation to CD, with the Viewer included. Playback requires no additional files or installation.
The Office Online feature allowed integration with the Microsoft Web site providing a wider selection of clip art and templates. PowerPoint's Help menu takes you online, guaranteeing the available help files are always up to date.
The Research task pane contains a handy thesaurus and provides access to Internet searches from within PowerPoint.