1. Microsoft Powerpoint Getting Started Tips & Tricks

2. Add new slides Save your files in different formats Add text with shapes Align objects Edit text Note: we’re looking at the ‘home’ tab Note: we’re looking at the ‘home’ tab View in storyboard or ‘show’ mode All your slides

3. Add picture files, shapes, clip art, charts Add movie clips and Sound effects Add movie clips and Sound effects

4. Adjust the overall style of your presentations

5. Have the picture showing On your screen. Press the ‘print screen’ button on Your keyboard (this copies it). How to quickly insert a picture from any source ? ? 1 1 Now make your powerpoint Slide active and ‘paste’ or ‘control v’ and paste the image In. 2 2 Crop the edges that you don’t Want by double-clicking the Image and selecting the ‘crop’ Function in the menu. 3 3

6. Bob Use Quick Styles to make Your Shapes look cool This Becomes This Bob

7. Add Shape Effects like Drop shadows, reflections And bevels This Becomes This

8. There are heaps of great Resources on the web. Google search for microsoft Powerpoint. Also search for Youtube links Where do I find More guides and tips? Where do I find More guides and tips? ? ?