Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

Duration: 1 day (6 hours)

Prerequisite(s): Familiarity with the Windows environment and using a mouse.

Environment: Microsoft Windows

Version(s): 2000 through 2003. Taught using PowerPoint 2003.

Support: Upon completion of this seminar, the student will be entitled to unlimited, free telephone support in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Who Should Take This Seminar: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint is designed to introduce the student to PowerPoint, the popular graphics and presentation software. Upon completion of this seminar the student will be able to create, edit, organize, and print presentations containing slides that include text, charts (graphs), graphics, and organization charts. Those uncertain whether this seminar is appropriate for them should call Systemetrics at (401) 275-2200.

1. Creating Slides of Various Types
1. Title slides
2. Bulleted slides
3. Chart/Graph slides
1. Bar
2. Pie
4. Organization Chart slides
5. Other slides
2. Editing Slides
1. Changing text formatting (bold, italic, etc.)
2. Creating text boxes
3. Changing the format of a single slide
4. Changing the format of all slides (slide master changes)
5. Changing the template
3. Managing The Presentation
1. Printing
2. Using the outliner view
3. Using the slide sorter view
4. Creating screen shows
4. Importing Slides From Other Presentations
5. Spell Checking The Presentation
6. Enhancing A Presentation
1. Inserting objects
   1. Clip art
   2. MS WordArt
2. Using the drawing tools
1. Copying objects
2. Aligning objects
3. Animating elements of the presentation