How to Use Microsoft PowerPoint - Lecture Notes

Introduction

• Presenter: Kevin
• Objective: Learn how to use Microsoft PowerPoint in under 20 minutes to create, edit, and share professional presentations.

Getting PowerPoint

• Web Browser: Go to PowerPoint.new for free access in your web browser.
• PowerPoint App: Visit the Microsoft website for download options; find it under 'get Microsoft 365'.
• Home Screen: Includes options for starting new presentations, viewing themes, and accessing recent presentations.

Creating a Presentation

• Start a New Presentation: Click on 'Blank Presentation' or choose a theme.
• Saving: Click on floppy disk icon or press Ctrl + S to save. Recommended to save on OneDrive.
  • Benefits of OneDrive: Auto-save, version history, easy sharing.

Adding and Managing Slides

• Adding Slides:
  • Ctrl + M for a new slide.
  • Press Enter for a new slide at cursor position.
  • Dropdown for choosing slide layout.
  • Slide sorter view for rearranging slides.
• Deleting Slides: Use Delete key or right-click to delete.

Applying Themes

• Design Tab: Selection of themes and variants.
• Using Designer: Provides design recommendations based on slide content.
• Custom Themes: Use Slide Master to create custom themes and apply them to all slides.

Inserting Content

• Text: Click to add title and subtitle.
• Images: Insert from device, stock images, or online.
• SmartArt: Convert text to visual elements.
  • Options available under 'SmartArt Design' and 'Format' tabs.
• Charts: Insert from Excel or directly in PowerPoint.
• Shapes and Icons: Use under 'Insert' tab.

Formatting and Animating

• Formatting: Adjust fonts, colors, sizes, alignments, etc.
• Layers: Use the selection pane to move objects between layers.
• **Animation: **Use the 'Animations' tab to apply animations like 'Fade In' or 'Morph'.

Finalizing and Sharing

• Adding Notes: Toggle notes view at the bottom of the slide.
• Sharing: Use the share icon in the top-right corner to share with email addresses.
• Inserting Comments: Collaborate via comments.
• Practice and Present:
  • Rehearse with Coach: Get feedback on presentation skills.
  • Presenting: F5 to start presentation; various options for control.
  • Recording: Pre-record presentation and export as MP4.

Key Takeaways

• PowerPoint is a tool to complement your presentation, not the main focus.

Conclusion

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