Overview
This task-based, hands-on course is suitable for new users of PowerPoint who want to create effective presentations incorporating text, illustrations, tables and graphs.
Duration
1 Day
Requirements
You need to have basic Windows skills, including being able to save and retrieve documents, copy and move information, and be confident with a keyboard and mouse.
Objectives
- Create, save and amend a presentation
- Create slides using text, drawings, charts and graphs
- Apply designs using built-in templates
- Print slides, notes and handouts.
Content
Getting started:
Starting PowerPoint; understanding the PowerPoint command bars and menus; common tasks bar; applying and customising different views; different ways to get help.
Working with text:
Selecting a slide layout; using placeholders; free-form text; adding, removing and modifying bullets and numbering; controlling layout with line spacing and text anchors; formatting techniques; indents and spacing; moving text around; using outline view to map out a presentation.
Proofing tools:
Automatic error detection and correction; controlling AutoCorrect; using and controlling spell check as you work; checking for presentation consistency with Style Check.
Navigation techniques:
Moving quickly from slide to slide; using outline view or slide sorter to modify the running order of a presentation.
Drawings and graphics:
Different techniques to create tabular layouts; inserting and modifying a table; adding borders and shading to a table.
Design templates:
Selecting a built-in design template; creating and modifying a colour scheme; modifying slide masters with text, drawings or pictures; creating and using a presentation template.
Graphs and charts:
Creating various types of charts; enhancing charts with colour, textures and pictures; inserting and modifying an organisation chart.
Printing:
Printing a presentation; choosing colour or black and white output; printing speaker’s notes and handouts.
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