Notes on Creating Scrolling Slide Zoom Navigation in PowerPoint

Introduction

• Combine PowerPoint Office 365 features: Move Transition and Slide Zoom.
• Create a scrolling slide zoom navigation.

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Getting Started in PowerPoint

• Using PowerPoint Office 365 on Windows.
• Pre-created slides available for download.
• Duotone Effect: Create using duotone.shefactory.co.
  • Input hex values or use a color slider.
  • Hex values provided in the video description.

Creating Slide Zooms

1. Initial Setup

   • Total of six slides: first for navigation.
   • Enable Morph Transition for the first slide.

2. Inserting Slide Zooms

   • Go to Insert > Slide Zooms.
   • Select all slides for zooming.

3. Adjusting Slide Zooms

   • Select all slide zooms, go to Zoom Border > choose No Outline.
   • Position slide zooms evenly in a row.
   • Use Align Options to center and distribute gaps.

4. Grouping Zooms

   • Group slide zooms for easier movement.
   • Activate slide guides for alignment.
   • Adjust positions according to preference.

5. Zoom Options

   • Select each slide zoom and check Return to Zoom option.
   • Apply this for each slide zoom individually.

Adding Navigation Arrows

1. Arrow Creation

   • Use Insert Shapes to draw lines or use the Icon Tab.
   • Insert arrows, change color to white, and resize.

2. Making Arrows Clickable

   • Select arrow, go to Insert > Action Button.
   • Hyperlink to the next slide for right arrow, previous slide for left arrow.
   • Move left arrow outside the visible area on the first slide.

Duplicating and Adjusting Slides

• Duplicate the first slide to create the second slide.
• Move slide zooms to center the next slide zoom.
• Ensure move transition is activated for each slide.

Final Adjustments and Features

1. Adding Circles for Navigation

   • Insert circles to act as navigation indicators.
   • Use a white outline and no fill; fill one circle to indicate active.

2. Circle Actions

   • Assign specific slide actions for circles: right circle links to last slide, left circle to the first.
   • Name circles appropriately to avoid transition mix-ups.

Final Testing

• Check navigation functionality in full screen.
• Ensure all buttons, arrows, and circles work as intended.

Conclusion

• Successfully created a scrolling slide zoom navigation in PowerPoint.
• Encouragement to stay happy and healthy and a thank you for watching.