Slide Zoom in PowerPoint

Introduction

• Purpose: To demonstrate how to use the Slide Zoom feature in PowerPoint.
• Availability: Only in PowerPoint 2019, Office 365, and later versions.

Benefits of Slide Zoom

• Enhances presentations by allowing jumps to specific slides.
• Makes presentations more dynamic and engaging.

Example Presentation Structure

• Slides Used: 5 Slides (Slide 1 to Slide 5)
• Slide Navigation:
  • Slide 1: Main menu with 4 items.
  • Slide 2: Material submenu (linked to Slide 1).
  • Slide 3: Discussion 1 (linked from Slide 2).
  • Slide 4: Discussion 2 (also linked from Slide 2).
  • Slide 5: Final slide, shown after navigating through linked slides.

How to Create Slide Zoom

1. Insert Slide Zoom:
   • Go to the Insert menu.
   • Click on Zoom and select Slide Zoom.
   • Choose the slide you want to display (e.g., Slide 2) and click Insert.
   • A thumbnail for the selected slide is created.
2. Customizing the Thumbnail:
   • Change the thumbnail shape or image.
   • Right-click the object and select Save as Picture.
   • Replace the existing thumbnail image and remove the outline.
3. Adding Return Options:
   • Check the Return to Zoom option to ensure users can navigate back to the previous slide.

Additional Tip

• Use slide thumbnails instead of replacing images for a more streamlined approach in creating Slide Zoom.

Conclusion

• Practice using Slide Zoom to create engaging presentations.
• Viewers are encouraged to leave questions in the comments.

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