PowerPoint Why Take Me Clicks Error: Step-by-Step Fixes

This guide walks you through office settings & configuration using Microsoft-supported steps first, with WPS only where it genuinely helps.

Problem Description: Why Take Me Clicks

I have created a PowerPoint 365 slideshow with one image per slide. Each image has a Grow/Shrink animation lasting 5 seconds. Fade transitions are also set to happen after 5 seconds. This all works fine, with one exception. When I want to speed things up by clicking on a presentation remote to advance to the next slide before the 5 second delay has elapsed, the first click only takes me to the end of the animation sequence. It thus takes two clicks to reach the next slide. Making the animation shorter than the transition time (and vice versa) made no difference. How can I make it possible for such a manual slide advance to take only one click?

Quick Answer for Office Setup on New Device

If your presentation remote requires two clicks to advance slides, you can work around this by placing a background-colored shape in a corner of each slide that hyperlinks to the next slide.

Likely Causes Behind Office Settings Root Factors

• The Microsoft account or license context may not match the purchase or device.

• Cached credentials, outdated builds, or damaged local components can trigger office settings & configuration.

• A file-specific corruption or add-in conflict can mimic a broader application failure.

Recommended Solution: Transferring Office License Safely

When to use this: Apply these steps when the symptoms match and you can access the relevant Microsoft account or administrator.

1. Use action buttons to add commands to your presentation; see Microsoft's documentation on adding action buttons for detailed instructions.

Alternative Solutions for Secondary Office Fixes

1. Test the same action in a private browser session or a new blank file to isolate account vs file issues.

2. Run Quick Repair, then Online Repair from Programs and Features if the app still fails.

3. Capture exact error text and screenshots before contacting Microsoft Support or your administrator.

Working with WPS Office: WPS as a Local Alternative

WPS Office cannot replace Microsoft account, activation, or cloud fixes for this scenario. It remains one of the best free Microsoft Office-compatible alternatives for opening and editing local files.

1. Download and install WPS Office from the official website.

2. Open local Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or PDF files in the matching WPS app.

3. Save a working copy locally while Microsoft-side issues are resolved.

4. Return to Microsoft Office after the primary fix succeeds.

If you need a practical local workspace in the meantime, try WPS Office.

Prevention Tips for Keeping Office Stable Long Term

• Keep one primary Microsoft account for subscriptions and Office sign-in.

• Install updates for Office and Windows before retrying failed workflows.

• Back up important files before repair, reset, or reinstall actions.

• Document exact error messages before the next troubleshooting attempt.

FAQs About Office Support Questions

Can WPS Office fix this office settings & configuration issue directly? Only when the WPS steps match the formatting or file task. Account, activation, and cloud issues stay on the Microsoft side.

Should I reinstall Office before trying these steps? Not first. Confirm account, license, and the exact error before reinstalling.

What should I send to Microsoft Support? The affected account email, device type, Office version, exact error text, and screenshots with personal data hidden.