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Eliminating Slide Jiggle in Presentations
Oct 17, 2024
Lecture on Slide Jiggle in Presentations
Introduction to Slide Jiggle
Definition
: Slide jiggle is the unexpected movement of elements on a slide as you move through a presentation.
Example
: Observed in a presentation for UC Berkeley where content jumps around, especially in the top left corner.
Importance of Eliminating Slide Jiggle
Distraction
: Draws attention away from content, making it harder to follow.
Perception
: Gives the impression of a rushed, sloppy, or poorly prepared presentation.
Methods to Address Slide Jiggle
1. Use of Guides and Grid Lines
Grid Lines
: Horizontal and vertical lines to position elements accurately; useful as they prevent slide jiggle when consistently used.
Guides
: Single vertical and horizontal lines that can be repositioned; multiple guides can be added for precise alignment.
Best Practice
: Enable "Snap objects to grid" for automatic alignment.
Example
: Use three guides - left border, right border, and under the header.
2. Use of Layouts
Slide Master
: Creates a master layout reflecting on all slides.
Limitation
: Editing affects all slides using the master layout.
Pre-built Slide Templates
: Already formatted, ensuring no slide jiggle.
Advantage
: Allows for individual slide edits without affecting others.
Suggestion
: Build a repository of well-designed slides or purchase a professionally designed template pack.
3. Copy and Paste Method
Old School Method
: Despite being manual, it's effective.
Functionality
: Copying from one slide to another pastes elements in the exact same position.
Demonstration
: Copying and pasting elements between slides maintains alignment, avoiding jiggle.
Conclusion
Three effective methods to eliminate slide jiggle include using guides/grid lines, layouts, and the copy-paste method.
Mention of a business strategy and consulting template pack used in the lecture as an example.
Resources
Link
: Business strategy and consulting template pack (provided in video description)
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