Keyboard focus hijacked by PowerPoint background

Thanks Lilibiri and Erik. The problem with just copying the ppt slides in as flat backgrounds is that I would lose the animation and the ability to edit relatively easily. (and it's also the 11th hour)  I have set tab order where necessary except where it is not possible. If the keyboard focus won't go to the object at all, it doesn't matter what order I put them in.  If anyone knows a way to "unlink keyboard focus" for PPT, I would love to know how...

These may help:

Captivate 9 Tab Order - Error #2046

(a little old but may be helpful)

I Came, I Saw, I Learned...: Adobe Captivate 7: Tab Order‌

Otherwise, you could not import the PPT...and just copy all the PPT screen elements and paste them into the project itself...which breaks the need for a PPT connection...which could be good or bad depending on whether you prefer to not edit the PPT itself for future updates.

Interesting, didn't know that. I never use an imported PPT as start for an eLearning project, too much limitations. I can only suggest to use indeed graphics from the PPT as backgrounds, not let CP convert each PPT-slide into a movie slide. If there are animations you would have issues with HTML output as well, just FYI.