D.I.Y. Fun with Power Point

You can use Power point for much more than just presentations Once you know a few basic tricks, you can use Power Point for anything you need a visual aid for Like Learning any new tool, you will get better with more repetition

What can you “make” with PPT Presentations Flyers for event Open House Flyer VA Loan Brochure Reverse Brochure Greeting card Post Card Info Graphics Cover Images Ad Images The only limit is your imagination……..

The First thing you need to know is how to “Design” the page

Creating a custom size Click Slide Size and select “custom slide size”

You have some preset sizes Or you can simple type in a custom size *the numbers are inches*

If you know how to create a custom size……you can now create anything you need Flyers = 8.5X11 Greeting cards = 4.5x9 (fold in half) Post card = 5.5X4.5 You can do a banner for an event if you choose. You can make it up to 56 inches wide

When you click OK, you will be prompted to select Maximize or Ensure fit, choose Maximize

Depending on the size, your preview will display to fit the screen, don’t worry. It will print correctly

Lets take a peak at what you can do in the “Format Background” options Solid fill allows you to set the background to any color your choose

Gradient Fill allows you to add shading effects to the back ground and customize those effects

Picture or Texture fill has two functions 1. Preset “textures” and 2. Picture from file, clipboard or Online

Lots of textures to choose from

For Pictures I typically use from “File”

If you are creating a presentation and are setting the background for your presentation, make sure to set select “Apply to All”

The next very important part of Power Point to learn is the Insert section

Inserting “Pictures” are from your files

Shapes are great for when you want to Highlight key items, or separate something from the rest

The Text Box is great for when you need verbiage with No Border

Word Art are preset colors and fonts. Used mostly for headers or items you want to stand out

You can format the word art, shapes and text box further by click the eliment

Save it as a PNG file for best results…That’s an Image file. If having printed else where (Staples) just send them the PPT file. =)

If you get to know those basics you can create anything with Power Point The first flyer you make won’t be perfect, but they will get better and better each time out

Bonus Ninja Hack Go to Ad’s Manager and go through the motions of creating an ad Once you are at the section for Images, select “Stock Images” Use these images for your flyers and marketing materials as they are NOT COPY RIGHTED

In the ad image part of ad creator select “Browse Library” Type in what kind of image you need