2. Microsoft powerpoint - google slides - apple keynote
Presentation tools
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3. Microsoft powerpoint - google slides - apple keynote
Presentation tools
…But what typically happens is that our presentation software gets in the way of actually letting our research, goals, information, etc. actually connect with the audience. It can be a distraction, and often times is.

4. Microsoft powerpoint - google slides - apple keynote
Presentation tools
But that is a Session for another time. For now, how did we end up just choosing Microsoft’s PowerPoint, Google’s Slides, and Apple’s Keynote presentation applications?

5. First, here's a look at how popular each presentation software is, according to Google Trends. Notice how popular PowerPoint has been over time, though it's trended downwards slowly as competitors have gotten stronger. Also, notice how in the last year Google Slides has had an upward move in popularity, while Keynote has stayed with a consistent, but smaller user base.
–Google Trends

6. Microsoft powerpoint Advantages: Ease of Use Customization Options
File Types Supported
Community Support
Ease of Use. The navigational structure will be familiar to anyone who uses other Microsoft software. It includes a help system and even some basic tutorial. You can also use Microsoft’s technical support.
Customization Options. PowerPoint includes a large number of special effects. There are also many themes available, some through Microsoft and some through third parties like Envato Market.
File Types Supported. This software presentation package can import and export a large number of file types. It’s compatible with files from other Microsoft Office products. It also lets you integrate audio files.
Community Support. Due to the large number of users there are many articles and books to help you learn how to the use the tool effectively.

7. Microsoft powerpoint Weaknesses: Collaboration Perception
Collaboration. Recently, PowerPoint has improved the ability to collaborate in real-time. However, there are still more steps than with Google Docs. To work with another user, you must save the document to OneDrive and invite the people you want to collaborate with.
Perception. Some users report that PowerPoint leads to less creative presentations. This is probably because many businesses rely on older, basic templates that don’t use the most recent features.

8. Google Slides Advantages: Ease of Use Web-based Collaboration
Innovative
Ease of use. Google Slides is not difficult to learn. Help files are incorporated, although they don’t seem to be as extensive as in some of the other packages. There are quite a few third party resources to help you learn Google Slides.
Web-based. The online files are always current and up-to-date. You can also easily link or embed your document into a web page.
Collaboration. It’s easy for colleagues and team members to access and edit documents through the web no matter what device they are working on. Changes can be made simultaneously in different parts of the same presentation.
Innovative. Google Slides has several innovative features. For example, the new Q & A feature that allows audiences to interact with a speaker through a link looks like a promising feature to hold audience engagement for those who make public presentation.

9. Google Slides Disadvantages: Fewer Choices Gmail Account Required
Fewer Choices. Google Slides has fewer choices for effects. There are also fewer themes, though Envato Market has a good selection of choices. Some users find the program features to be too basic.
Gmail Account Required. If you don’t currently have a Google account, you will need one to use this package. However, you can sign up for an account free of charge.

10. Apple Keynote Advantages: Ease of Use Multiple Devices
Customization Options
Export Feature
Ease of Use. Like many Mac programs, Keynote features an intuitive, user-friendly interface. Most users with basic computer knowledge will be able to learn how to work with this package quickly.
Multiple Devices. With iCloud you can use Keynote on multiple devices and synch your files through the cloud. This can be handy if you need to make a presentation using your iPad or iPhone.
Customization Options. With many different themes, animation, and effects available it’s easy to get creative. There are also many themes available from third parties, like Envato Market.
Export Feature. Keynote files can easily be exported to PowerPoint or even QuickTime. It also integrates well with other iWork software.

11. Apple Keynote Disadvantages: Less Extensive Help Files Mac Only
Less Extensive Help Files. Many users report that the help files with Keynote are not as comprehensive as those available from Microsoft. However, there’s enough there that even beginning users should be able to learn and start using this software quickly.
Mac Only. If you have a PC and want to create Keynote files from scratch, you’re out of luck. You can open a Keynote file with your PC, though. To open a Keynote file on a PC it must first be exported to a compatible format such as a .pdf or .ppt file.

12. So what is the best presentation software for you
So what is the best presentation software for you? Ask yourself what you need it to do, rather than what can it do.
PowerPoint: Established, with a huge user base. Many institutions and businesses require it to be used exclusively. Be sure to check!
Google Slides: Team oriented with collaboration at its heart, especially if the team works remotely.
Apple Keynote: Designed for Mac users who want to be able to pull in from other Apple apps, as well as edit and run from all their Apple devices.

13. Get out of presenter and show them each of the interfaces of each
Get out of presenter and show them each of the interfaces of each. You will want to have them already open. You will come back to this.

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