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"Open" button in IBM Cognos tab in Microsoft Powerpoint not available

Troubleshooting


Problem

After connecting to your Cognos Analytics server within Microsoft Office Powerpoint, the Open button becomes greyed out and you cannot click on it. Issue does not occur with any other Microsoft Office application

Cause

APAR PI81958 DISABLED OPEN MENU FROM POWER PLAY APPLICATION USING COGNOS FOR
GO OFFICE

Resolving The Problem

Download the Cognos Microsoft Office 10.2.2.0 IF1046 found in the IBM Fix Central

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Document Information

Modified date:
15 June 2018

UID

swg22010616