PowerPoint Introduction
One Day Course

Course Overview

This course is designed to give new users a good working knowledge of the PowerPoint software features and effective ways of utilising the software..

Delegates Requirements

It is essential that the delegate has completed a windows introductory course or has gained similar knowledge in the work environment

Who Should Attend

Anyone who would like to learn how to create slides, notes and handouts using text graphics and clipart using the most efficient method.

Course Outline

Presentation Design

Do's and Don'ts

Getting Started with PowerPoint

Screen Layout

The Title Bar; The Menu Bar; The Toolbars

Menus and Submenus; Short Cut Keys

The Scroll Bars; The Status Bar

Navigating Between PowerPoint Views

Zooming In and Out; Exiting PowerPoint

Designing a Professional Interesting Presentation

Getting Assistance with PowerPoint

Using the Office Assistant

Getting Help Without the Office Assistant

Manipulating the Help Window

Finding Out What is on the Screen

Working with Text Slides

Designing Effective Slides

Creating a New Presentation

Formatting Text

Using Text Boxes

Rotating Text

Adding Text to Shapes

Copying Formatting

Editing a Presentation

Opening an Existing Presentation

Opening a Recently Used Presentation

Switching Between Open Presentations

Using the Office Clipboard

Undo Edits; Redo and Repeating Edits

Reordering the Presentation in Slide Sorter View

Formatting and Proofing Tools

Formatting Text Slides Effectively

Formatting Text; Aligning Text

Changing Paragraph and Line Spacing

Changing Bullet Characteristics

Creating Numbered Lists

The Format Painter

Checking Spelling

Finding and Replacing

Working with Pictures and Drawings

Inserting Clip Art Objects

Drawing Objects

Drawing AutoShape Objects

Using Constraint Keys

Changing the Properties of Objects

Using WordArt; Grouping Objects

Using Designs and Templates

Using Presentation Templates

Using Design Templates; Adding Footers

Creating a Slide Show

Setting Up a Slide Show

Delivering a Slide Show

Getting Help During a Slide Show

Creating a slideshow using Transitions, Builds

and Animation Effects

Annotate slides during a presentation

Printing Slides and Handouts

Previewing the Presentation in Black and White

Printing the Presentation

Creating and Printing Notes, Slides and Handouts

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