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Does anyone know how to import a Handviewer-style hand record into a Powerpoint or Word file, for use in teaching? It is useful with some problems to show the progress of the first couple of tricks and then ask students what they plan to do next. So we would need (1) the deal record; (2) with some hands concealed; and (3) to be able to play the cards via "Next" until we reach the desired decision point. I see material on how to do this for a post on these forums, and on Bridgewinners, but nothing for Word or Powerpoint. I know you could simply play the hand on a browser, but in these Zoom times, I find it a pain to keep having to move from your slides to a browser and back again. Embedding the demonstration hand into the slide deck would be much easier. Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

Does anyone know how to import a Handviewer-style hand record into a Powerpoint or Word file, for use in teaching? It is useful with some problems to show the progress of the first couple of tricks and then ask students what they plan to do next. So we would need (1) the deal record; (2) with some hands concealed; and (3) to be able to play the cards via "Next" until we reach the desired decision point. I see material on how to do this for a post on these forums, and on Bridgewinners, but nothing for Word or Powerpoint. I know you could simply play the hand on a browser, but in these Zoom times, I find it a pain to keep having to move from your slides to a browser and back again. Embedding the demonstration hand into the slide deck would be much easier. Any suggestions gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

Thanks to all for the replies. As you guessed, we are not US players, and Anti is indeed permitted in our regulations. The one thing partner and I did agree on is that we need to do more work on the nuances of this system, so thanks to all for the suggestions.

My partner and I have begun playing Anti over opponents NT. Not sure if it is widely played in the US, but the core bids are: 2 ♣ shows ♦ OR both majors 2♦ shows ♥ OR ♠ and a longer minor 2♥ shows ♥ and a minor 2 ♠ shows ♠ 2NT shows both minors. Generally where the bid can be one of two hand types partner responds the lowest option as a relay, or bids 2NT to enquire with a good hand. A bid came up for the first time the other day over which we have had a disagreement. I overcalled 2♦ and rather than relaying 2♥ partner bid 2♠ instead. I took this a paradox-type bid (like over a multi 2♦ opening) showing tolerance for ♥, whereas partner meant it as natural - he had 4 spades. Looking online, although there is not much material on Anti, what there is seems to support him, and it seems I should apologise. However, I am wondering why this is, as the paradox bid seems to make much more sense to me. Why commit us to 3♥ if I have ♥ rather than ♠ and a longer minor. And if he has ♠ why not wait and raise or pass a 2 ♠ rebid if I make one? Would welcome any thoughts. Thanks.