PowerPoint Presentations A little PowerPoint is a dangerous thing! 1

Presentation Software Text Graphics Sound Video 2

Why PowerPoint? Enhances presentation Easy to create and use Professional quality Customize to fit purposes 3

Elements of a Presentation Content Design Delivery 4

Content One concept per slide Essential information Key points with sub points –Bullets for key points –Hyphens for sub points Ensures organized presentation 5

Design—Basics Simple Consistent Visually appropriate for big screen Don’t get carried away 6

Design—Font 1 Titles 36 points or larger Text no smaller than 18 pts. No more than two fonts No fancy fonts 7

Design—Font 2 Don’t underline, use bold Don’t use italics 8

Design—5 x 5 Rule Five words per line Five bulleted lines per slide Line space bulleted text 9

Design—Capitalization Capitalize with care Don’t use ALL CAPS, use bold instead Be consistent 10

Animations Titles/text on each slide Emphasizes important points Focuses attention Should not detract Be consistent 11

Graphics and Photographs Emphasize point Illustrate Appropriate Watch image proportions 12

Charts and Graphs Complement and support point Avoid three dimensional Limit data Use animation 13

Sound Effects Rarely used Use sparingly Use appropriately 14

Slides Check spelling Use one background design Color change for emphasis Color matching Pulled color 15

Presentation Prompts Use notes sparingly Screen as reference Face audience Hands for emphasis 16

Special Note Blue background for white print White text two points larger 17

KISS Keep it short and simple... PowerPoint Rocks!!! 18

Printing File to Print Select Microsoft PowerPoint Print What: 6 Slide View 19

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