In a dual-monitor system, finding out on which monitor a PowerPoint slideshow is displayed

Question

In Powerpoint 2007/2010 run on a multiple monitor system, we can select the monitor on which the slideshow will be shown by going to \"Slide Show\"-> \"Set up slideShow\" ->

Answer 1

The code @JMax from Edwin Vermeer is really great. I'm sure I'll get smashed by the mods for this but I made the below diagram to show exactly what Sub test() in the code returns. Hopefully this will save another n00b an hour or two.

Tip: Find-replace Dubug.Print with MsgBox and run through the code a few times with different monitor arrangements to make sure you understand the returns.

The below is an odd monitor arrangement bet it demonstrates well the different returns you'll get:

...well it won't let me post pics until I have 10 reputation, diagrams are here:

"Monitor" returns for Primary monitor

"Work area" returns for Primary monitor

"Monitor/Work area" returns for Secondary monitor

(in the same album as the other 2, need 10 reputation to post >2 links...)