1. CPSC 203 Introduction to Computers T43, T46 & T68 Jie Gao

2. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao Assignment 6 Based on the content of your Assignment 5 report: you are to present your report to the management group Using PowerPoint to create presentation slides

3. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao PowerPoint – Get Started Run PowerPoint in the Start menu In the dialog, select how you want to create slides:  From design template, then pick a template  Or blank presentation

4. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao PowerPoint – A Slide When adding a slide to your presentation, you need to decide its layout  Title slides  Content slides There are text boxes and/or other objects on the slide. You can type in the text boxes, or add content to the objects (e.g. load a picture)

5. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao PowerPoint – Formatting Text formatting is similar to other Office programs Design template controls the whole theme of your presentation  Menu Format  Apply Design Template …

6. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao PowerPoint – More Options Header/Footer  Menu View  Header and Footer  Slide footer: three parts: Date, footer, slide No.  Option: don’t show on title slide  Apply vs. Apply to All Slide master  Controls the common layout and format of all slides  Changes will affect ALL your slides

7. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao PowerPoint – Present the Slides Start presentation  Select “View Show” in Slide Show menu  Or click the “Slide Show” button While presentation, use space, enter, page down, right arrow, mouse left button or mouse wheel to switch to the next slide; page up, left arrow or mouse wheel can go to the previous one Use ESC key to end the presentation

8. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao Transitions, Animations and Actions Use “Slide Transition” to set the effects how one slide change to another. Use “Animation Schemes” and “Custom Animation” to add active elements to the slides Use “Action Buttons” and “Action Settings” to define how elements respond your mouse click or movement

9. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao Tips Do not put too many words in one slide, or the font will be too small to see The background and text color should not be too similar (see “bad” examples in next slides)

10. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao Computer Science 203 Introduction to Computers Computer system fundamentals, personal computer applications software, and computer communications both on campus and using the Internet. Students will use personal computers to complete assignments in word processing, spreadsheet analysis, data base management and other applications. For most students, this course is a first introduction to using computers. The course is designed to help you become familiar with personal computers and their major applications; and to help you become familiar with the campus computing facilities including access to the Internet. It should provide a basis for using a computer as a tool in your studies, your career and your personal life. The course emphasizes student activity. This means that a significant portion of what you learn will come from actually working with a computer. A laboratory of IBM-PC microcomputers is available for your use during the term. You will be required to complete assignments and group projects during the term. You may use your own computer for the lab work if it is an IBM-PC or compatible computer with Windows 2000, and you purchase the software which will be used in class. If you run into problems, the lab can provide an environment where there is someone to answer questions, and other students to interact with.

11. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao Hello, world! Congratulations! You have seen the text here.

12. 7 April 2005CPSC 203 Tutorials by Jie Gao Hello, world! Congratulations! You have seen the text here.