Formatting Slide Text

Introduction

• Focus on how to format text in slides using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Font

• Measured in points: A set of characters with the same design and shape.
• Font styles: Bold, Italic, Underline, Shadow, Small caps, Outline.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and other MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access).

Text Alignment

• Text can be aligned as follows:
  • Left
  • Centered
  • Right
  • Justified

Example Formatting:

1. Double-click text (e.g., "Mohamed").
2. Change font to Times New Roman, size 24, align left.
3. For "Khalil": Change to Arial Black, size 28, align right.
4. For "Maya": Set to Times New Roman, size 28, align left, apply bold, italic, underline.

Font Effects

• Small caps: Lowercase characters are capitalized but smaller than regular capital letters.
  • Example: Change "Mohamed" to all uppercase or lowercase as needed.

Spell Check

• Red wavy underline indicates spelling errors.
• Correct errors using:
  • Right-click context menu.
  • Spellcheck features.
• Example: Misspelled word "business" corrected from right-click options.
• Proper names and non-English words can be ignored during spellcheck.
• Use of spelling pane to check entire presentation.

Adding and Modifying Slides

• Insert new slides using:
  • CTRL + M shortcut.
  • Home tab, New Slide button.
• Modify slide layout and design.
• Example: "Our Vision" title: Font size 28, bold, italic, aligned left.

Animations

• Add animations to slides:
  • Select text or object, go to Animations tab, choose desired effect (e.g., Fly In).

Inserting and Formatting Pictures

• Insert a picture:
  • From online or local files.
  • Resize and position as needed.
• Add text or bullets alongside the picture.
• Apply animations to pictures as well.

Conclusion

• Review of key points on formatting, spell check, slide insertion, animations, and picture editing.
• Reminder: Midterm exam on April 5th at 11:00.