INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
Microsoft PowerPoint provides an intuitive interface that makes it easy to create presentation slides quickly.
TOOLS FOR DESIGNING VISUALLY IMPACTFUL SLIDES/PRESENTATION
Microsoft PowerPoint provides a wide range of tools to help create visually appealing slides that captures and retain audience attention.
- Choosing a theme: PowerPoint comprises of several in-built themes that apply a cohesive design to the entire presentations.
- Working with Layout: Each slides have a different layout, depending on the content to display. Common layout include title, and content, two content and comparison.
- Images and Icons: They are essential for engaging audience. It allows to insert images and shapes easily.
ADVANCED FEATURES of MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
- Animations
- Transitions
- Multimedia Integration
- Smart art and chart
- Hyperlinks and actions
TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE PRESENTATION DELIVERY
- Practice presentation.
- Engage audience.
- Keep it concise.
- Use the laser.
COLLABORATIVE FEATURES IN POWER POINT
- Co-Authoring.
- Comment and feedback.
- Version history.
THINGS TO NOTE IN MICROSOFT POWERPOINT
- The PowerPoint interface: These are templates that are pre-designed with specific layouts, color schemes, and font, making it easy to start presentation with a professional look.
- Ribbon: PowerPoint uses the ribbon which is a toolbar at the top of the screen, to organize features and tools. Tabs such as home, insert, design, and transition contains different groups of commands that are used to build presentation.
- Slide Creation: To create a slide, click on the new slide in the home tab. PowerPoint offers various slide layouts, including title slides, content slides.
- Saving and sharing presentations: Once presentation is complete, it can be saved in direct formats, including PPTX, PDF, and video formats. PowerPoint also allows to share presentation directly via email or by generating a sharable link.