PURPOSE
Microsoft PowerPoint BASIC empowers you to create clean slideshow presentations and intricate pitch decks, providing a powerful platform for effective communication. This course covers everything from A to Z, ensuring you are equipped to make the most of Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn valuable shortcut keys and methods for maximum utility. Whether you’re convincing management to invest in new equipment or presenting the annual budget to the board of directors, this course guides you in putting your ideas into action.
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: Getting started
- Finding your way in the PowerPoint environment
- The quick access toolbar
- Navigating in PowerPoint
Unit 2: Slide basics
- Inserting new slides
- Modifying slide layouts
- Moving and copying slides
- Adding notes
Unit 3: Working with text
- Copying and moving text
- Formatting text
- Inserting and deleting text boxes
- Formatting text in a text box
Unit 4: Working with themes
- Applying a theme to a blank presentation
- Modifying a theme
- Saving a theme
Unit 5: Inserting images
- Inserting and manipulating a picture
- Inserting clipart
- Inserting a screenshot
Unit 6: Modifying lists
- Applying bullets to a list
- Customising the bullet style
- Applying numbering to a list
- Modifying number styles
- Changing line spacing and indentation
- Saving a theme
Unit 7: WordArt and Shapes
- Creating WordArt
- Inserting shapes
- Formatting shapes
Unit 8: Transitions
- Applying transitions
- Modifying transitions
- Advancing slides
Unit 9: Preparing to show your slide show
- Adding your notes to your presentation
- Spell checking your presentation
- Printing your slides, notes and handouts
- Presenting your slides using presentation tools
Unit 10: Adding headers and footers
- Adding a footer
- Adding a header
- Adding a page number
DELIVERY
Duration: 1 Day
Delivery: Classroom/Online
ACCREDITATION
5 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of all courses.
1 Day Courses: Participants will receive a SpecCon Holdings certificate upon completion of this course.
HOW TO USE MICROSOFT POWERPOINT BASIC
Microsoft PowerPoint Basic Techniques
– Creating a new PowerPoint presentation
– Adding and formatting slides
– Inserting and editing text boxes
– Incorporating images and graphics
– Applying basic slide transitions
– Using PowerPoint templates
– Basic formatting and design tips
– Utilizing bullet points and numbering
– Introduction to shapes and SmartArt
– Adding and formatting charts
– Basic animation techniques for elements
– Understanding slide master and layouts
– Rehearsing and delivering a presentation
– Saving and exporting PowerPoint files
– Printing and presenting slides
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