PowerPoint Introduction Data Service Center

What is PowerPoint n Software program n Creates professional presentations n Creates creative presentations n Can be viewed on an overhead projector, or n Can be viewed as a slide show from your computer n Can insert sounds, movies, graphics and other multimedia to produce interesting and motivational presentations

Slide Layout n New Slide n Choose desired slide layout –Title Slide –Bulleted List –Two Column List –Table –Etc.

Design Template n Apply Design n Choose from a variety of Design Templates

Custom Animation n Slide Show; click on Custom Animation n Select objects to be animated n Apply desired effects, sounds, etc.

Slide Transition n Allows you to apply interesting screen changes as your presentation moves from slide to slide n Choose desired transition

View Options n Slide View n Outline View n Slide Sorter View n Notes Page View n Slide Sorter View

Print Options n Slides –with animations –without animations n Handout –2 slides per page –3 slides per page –6 slides per page n Notes Pages n Outline View

Presentation Tips n Test presentation frequently n If you use dim feature, have the dim fade to background so the next bulleted item stands out n Choose appropriate sounds n Be consistent with builds and slide transitions n Spell check your presentation n Limit the amount of information on each slide