# PPTX Error Handling

> Sub-skill of pptx: Error Handling.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/pptx-error-handling` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/pptx-error-handling`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/pptx-error-handling/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Docs & Writing
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/pptx-error-handling

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# Error Handling

## Error Handling


### Common Errors


**Error: KeyError on placeholder**
- Cause: Placeholder index doesn't exist in layout
- Solution: List placeholders first with `slide.placeholders`

**Error: Image not found**
- Cause: Image path is incorrect
- Solution: Use absolute paths or verify relative path

**Error: Font not available**
- Cause: System font missing
- Solution: Use common fonts or embed fonts

**Error: PackageNotFoundError**
- Cause: Template file not found or corrupt
- Solution: Verify template path and file integrity