Issues With Soft Edge

Video not playing in Slide Show mode:

If the video is not playing when you run the slide show, but it 

plays correctly in the Normal view, it's possible that the video playback settings or slide show settings 

are not configured correctly. 

Solution: Check the slide show settings in PowerPoint to make sure that the video is set to play 

automatically during the slide show. You can access these settings by going to the "Slide Show" tab, 

selecting "Set Up Slide Show," and ensuring that the "Play Using Animation Order" or "Play 

Automatically" option is selected for the slide with the video. Additionally, make sure that your 

computer has the necessary video codecs installed to play the video file. 

Soft Edge effect not supported:

If you are using an older version of PowerPoint or a different 

presentation software that does not support the Soft Edge effect, you may encounter issues applying 

the effect to your video. 

Solution: Check the version of PowerPoint or presentation software you are using to see if it supports 

the Soft Edge effect. If not, you may need to upgrade to a newer version or use a different video 

editing tool to apply the Soft Edge effect to your video before inserting it into PowerPoint. 

Video file too large:

If the video file you are trying to insert into PowerPoint is too large, it may take a 

long time to load or cause performance issues, such as stuttering or freezing during playback. 

Solution: Compress the video file using a video compression tool or software before inserting it into 

PowerPoint. You can also consider using a lower resolution or a different video format that has 

smaller file size, such as MP4 or WMV, to reduce the file size and improve performance. 

Soft Edge effect not achieving the desired result:

If the Soft Edge effect is not achieving the desired 

visual result, such as the edges appearing too blurry or too sharp, it's possible that the effect settings are 

not configured correctly for your specific video and slide content. 

Solution: Experiment with different Soft Edge effect settings, such as intensity, direction, and shape, 

to achieve the desired visual result. You can also try combining the Soft Edge effect with other effects 

or adjustments, such as transparency or brightness/contrast, to create a custom effect that suits your 

needs. 

Soft Edge effect not showing up:

If you have applied the Soft Edge effect to your video, but it is not 

visible in the slide, it's possible that the video is covering up the Soft Edge effect or the effect is not 

applied correctly. 

Solution: Check the layering order of objects in the slide to ensure that the Soft Edge effect is applied 

above the video. You can right-click on the video, select "Send to Back" or "Bring to Front" to adjust 

the layering order. Also, verify that the Soft Edge effect is properly applied to the video by selecting 

the video, going to the "Format" tab, and checking the "Soft Edges" settings. 

Soft Edge effect not consistent across slides:

If you have applied the Soft Edge effect to a video that 

appears on multiple slides, but the effect looks different or inconsistent across slides, it's possible that 

the effect settings are not consistent or the video size varies across slides. 

Solution: Make sure that the Soft Edge effect settings are consistent across all slides where the video 

appears. Check the intensity, direction, and shape settings of the Soft Edge effect to ensure they are 

the same. Additionally, verify that the video size and position are consistent across slides, as 

variations in video size or position can affect the appearance of the Soft Edge effect. 

Soft Edge effect not editable:

If you have applied the Soft Edge effect to a video, but you are unable to 

edit or modify the effect settings, it's possible that the video has been embedded in PowerPoint and not 

linked, or it is a background video. 

Solution: If the video is embedded in PowerPoint, you may need to extract it to a separate video file in 

order to edit the Soft Edge effect settings. You can do this by right-clicking on the video, selecting 

"Save Media as," and saving it as a separate video file on your computer. Once you have the separate 

video file, you can re-insert it into PowerPoint and apply the Soft Edge effect with editable settings. If 

the video is a background video, you may need to remove it from the slide background, apply the Soft 

Edge effect to the video directly, and then reapply it as the slide background. 

Video not playing on another computer:

If you have inserted a video with the Soft Edge effect into your 

PowerPoint presentation, but it does not play on another computer or during a presentation on a 

different computer, it's possible that the video file is not properly linked or embedded. 

Solution: Make sure that the video file is properly linked or embedded in the PowerPoint 

presentation. If you have linked the video file, ensure that the video file is stored in a location that is 

accessible on the other computer, such as a shared network drive or a USB drive. If you have 

embedded the video file, ensure that the video file is properly saved within the PowerPoint 

presentation file itself. You can do this by checking the "Package for CD" or "Package Presentation for 

CD" options in the "File" tab and ensuring that the video file is included.