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Presentation title Presentation subtitle Presentation audience / prospect Worcester Polytechnic Institute September 14, 2015

This is a theme slide. Use sparingly, best in a short series or to introduce a section/topic. Animation is already programmed. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 3

Using the templates Customizing the text Universal changes to the templates should be made on the Master slide For proper alignment of the text bullets, customize subheadlines in slide layout mode –To do this, highlight subheadline text then select bullets and numbering from the format list –Select none for bullets –Tab subheadline in to align with the title text –Format subheadline to 26pt Arial Bold Worcester Polytechnic Institute 4

Typography guidelines Subheadline – Arial Bold 26 pt For maximum legibility and clarity, we recommend the following typographic styles: –Use a maximum of nine bullet points per slide –Do not use end punctuation in bullets –Use only one sentence per bullet –Capitalize first word only Worcester Polytechnic Institute 5

Typography guidelines, continued Type size guidelines should vary for audience size to ensure legibility of projected text Arial is the standard typeface for PowerPoint presentations Worcester Polytechnic Institute 6

This is a text slide with an image Place images against the right edge, and align the top with the top of this text box Pictures should be set to fade in, after previous, very fast Worcester Polytechnic Institute 7

Worcester Polytechnic Institute 8 This is a divider slide option with really big type Worcester Polytechnic Institute 8

“This is an image slide with quotes. The animations are already programmed. Approximately 30- word / 8 line limit.” Attribution; name, year, background, organization, or degree, approx. 3 line limit “The background picture should be sized to fill the screen (“full bleed”).” Attribution; name, year, background, organization, or degree, approx. 3 line limit Worcester Polytechnic Institute 9

Charts and graphs Strive for clean, simple charts and graphs Choose high-contrast colors for optimal legibility Charts and graphs for on-line presentations should not use text smaller than 12 pt. Charts and graphs should always support content and not detract from messages Create charts and graphs within PowerPoint— avoid importing from another applications to keep the overall file size small. Worcester Polytechnic Institute 10

This is a slide with a table Worcester Polytechnic Institute 11 EndowmentFacilities Spendable/ Current use Total Faculty and program support Professionals Departmental funds Program funds $25,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 $25,000,000 $10,000,000 $15,000,000 Student supportScholarships and financial aid$40,000,000 Campus facility development Sports / recreation center Goddard Hall Academic facilities Renovation of Alumni Gym Salisbury Labs New and renovated Classrooms Gordon Library Other $30,000,000 $6,000,000 $54,000,000 $30,000,000 $6,000,000 $54,000,000 Annual fund$20,000,000 Total$90,000,000 $20,000,000$200,000,000

General “Don’ts” Avoid gradations or blends as they detract from our objectives to communicate clarity and contrast in support of the brand Avoid the use of clip art Avoid 3-dimensional graphs, charts or diagrams unless the third dimension adds meaningful data Worcester Polytechnic Institute 12

Printing the presentation The typical office printer has a resolution output of 300 dpi –Resolution is the sharpness of an image on paper, computer screen or other mediums –Low resolution images are ideal for use in electronic documents or printed presentations as they allow for portability via electronic mail and expedient printing on a standard office printer Photography resolution should be no larger than % Worcester Polytechnic Institute 13

Printing the presentation, continued To print in pure black and white: –Select File | Print and dialogue box will appear –Ensure that the ‘Microsoft PowerPoint’ tab is selected –Click ‘Pure Black & White’ –Click ‘Print’ Worcester Polytechnic Institute 14

Thank you Feel free to call us with questions: Sametz Blackstone Associates Worcester Polytechnic Institute 15

Thank you! For more information, please contact: Dexter Bailey VP for Development and Alumni Relations Worcester Polytechnic Institute