Introduction to PowerPoint

The Basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010

PowerPoint isa presentation

toolsimilar to Word

Let’s look at some PowerPoint

features and a basic

presentation format

Ribbon

File tab

Slides/Outline pane

Slide pane

Notes pane

View buttonsStatus bar

To create a simple presentation

requires basic knowledge

Choose a slide design (or theme)

Add text and graphic elements

Gather Ingredients & Utensils

Put extra text into the Notes pane or

in a separate document

Main Point

Supporting Information

You can add:ShapesChartsClip art

PhotographsVideos

Add transitions and animations

Gather Ingredients & Utensils

Don’t distract your audience with too many animations

HEADING

Gather Ingredients & Utensils

ONE POINT

SUPPORT

Always include a title slide Use headings for other slides Avoid excess text, images, or

animations Address only one main point per

slide Always include a closing slide

Guidelines for Formatting Your

Presentation

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