2.  Used to give the presentation and professional, consistent look and feel  Stick to theme color palette

3.  Used to control position of content components

4.  Used to provide content to the presenter in addition to what is displayed to audience  May be used for examples and elaborations, sources, as well as “stage” directions

5.  Used to link from a slide to a webpage or other document

6.  Slides – transparencies  Notes – for speaker  Outline  Handouts – for audience

7.  Used to incorporate a graphical component to your text-based message

8.  Select a graphic that really supports your message

9.  Used to add interest to presentation  Should support the message

10.  Consistent text at top or bottom of every slide  Footers are usually more helpful in presentations

12.  Used to add interest between slides  Pick only one transition per presentation  Different from animations