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How to Make a Word Presentation: A Step-by-Step Guide

In today’s digital world, presentations have become a fundamental tool for sharing information effectively. when it comes to making impactful presentations, microsoft word offers a user-friendly and versatile solution. in this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of creating a word presentation that captivates your audience. let’s dive in.

Step 1: Planning your Presentation

Before diving into the creation process, it’s crucial to plan your presentation carefully. Consider your audience, the key message you want to convey, and the overall structure of your presentation.

• Create an outline of your presentation, including main points and subtopics;
• Gather and organize your content, such as text, images, and graphs;
• Define the visual style or theme you want to apply;
• Set a timeline and allocate time for researching, creating, and rehearsing your presentation.

Step 2: Open Microsoft Word and Select a Template

Once you have a clear plan in mind, open Microsoft Word on your computer and follow these steps:

• Click on the “File” tab, located in the top left corner;
• Select “New” from the dropdown menu;
• Choose a presentation template that suits your topic and preferences. You can browse through the available templates or search for a specific one using the search bar.

Step 3: Customize the Layout and Design

After selecting a template, it’s time to customize it according to your needs. Word provides various tools to modify the layout, design, and overall appearance of your presentation.

• Click on the placeholders to replace the default text with your own content;
• Modify the font, size, and color of the text to create visual interest;
• Insert or delete additional slides as required;
• Add images, charts, or other visual elements to enhance your message;
• Experiment with different layouts and design options until you achieve the desired look.

Step 4: Polish Your Presentation

Once you’ve customized the layout and design, it’s essential to review and polish your presentation to ensure its coherence and professionalism.

• Review the content for grammar and spelling errors;
• Check the overall flow and logical sequence of information;
• Ensure consistency in the use of fonts, colors, and styles;
• Practice your presentation to identify any areas that need improvement or clarification;
• Edit and refine your slides until you are satisfied with the final result.

Step 5: Save and Share Your Presentation

After perfecting your presentation, it’s time to save it and share it with your audience. Follow these simple steps:

• Click on the “File” tab;
• Select “Save As” from the dropdown menu;
• Choose a location on your computer to save the presentation;
• Enter a descriptive file name and select the desired file format (e.g., .pptx or .pdf);
• Click “Save” to store your presentation.

Creating a Word presentation doesn’t have to be a daunting task. By following this step-by-step guide, you can craft a visually appealing and impactful presentation using Microsoft Word. Remember, careful planning, customization, and diligent polishing are key to creating a successful presentation. Now go ahead and impress your audience with your newfound skills!

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Introduction to Microsoft Word

Mar 21, 2019

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Introduction to Microsoft Word. While Waiting (Do Now). Launch Word Create a Blank Document Name and Save Document to Desktop. Introduction to Microsoft Word. By the end of this session you will know and be able to:

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Introduction to Microsoft Word SPS Technology Department

While Waiting (Do Now) • Launch Word • Create a Blank Document • Name and Save Document to Desktop SPS Technology Department

Introduction to Microsoft Word By the end of this session you will know and be able to: • Identify and use editing and formatting features of a word processing program • cut and paste, • fonts, • justify/center • Spell check, • Insert images (e.g., graphics, clip art,) into word processed document. • Recognize Menu Bar options, tool bar icons • Save and print a document SPS Technology Department

Standards Addressed Standard 1:Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity. SPS Technology Department

You will demonstrate this by ~ • Creating a letter • Use different fonts • Center text • Insert a graphic • Saving the letter • Printing out the letter SPS Technology Department

What is Word?Why do I want to know how to use it? • Word is the most popular word processing program today. Using word you can create anything from simple signs and worksheets to professional –looking newsletters and brochures. SPS Technology Department

Launching Word • Icons Start Menu Shortcut Bar SPS Technology Department

Creating a document New document Keyboard shortcut for a new document SPS Technology Department

Adding Toolbars SPS Technology Department

Toolbars and Menus SPS Technology Department

Text Formatting SPS Technology Department

Cut, Copy and Paste • Ctrl + X = Cut • Ctrl + C = Copy • Ctrl + V = Paste • Or use the toolbar shortcut SPS Technology Department

Selecting & Deleting Text • Move cursor to the end of the word • Click and hold then drag the mouse backwards over the word so that is selected ( it will be highlighted) • To delete text press the Delete or backspace on the keyboard • You can also select the text by holding down the shift and pressing the arrow keys SPS Technology Department

Inserting Graphic from Clip Art SPS Technology Department

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Undo Your new best friend!!!! SPS Technology Department

Save-vs.-Save As Keyboard shortcut Save button Save and Save As…. Menu Options SPS Technology Department

Printing SPS Technology Department

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Your Turn • Create a letter to your co-worker • Use different fonts • Center text • Insert a graphic • Save and print SPS Technology Department

Word I RUBRIC Word I Teacher Name: Student Name:     ________________________________________ SPS Technology Department

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Export Word documents into PowerPoint presentations

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Hi, Office Insiders, my name is Mohit Anand, and I’m a Program Manager on the PowerPoint team. I’m glad to share that a new scenario  is now available in Word for the web .  You can now export  Word document s   in to PowerPoint presentation s .  

Word document s  to PowerPoint presentation s  

Have you  ever  wished you could easily export an existing  Word document into a great PowerPoint presentation?  If so, the wait is over!   

When you use the Export command, it creates a  presentation  based on   all   the summarized sections of the document.  It also  adds   imagery, icons, videos, themes, and fonts  using  AI.  

How it works  

To turn your Word document into a PowerPoint presentation:  

• Open any document  you want to convert into a presentation  in Word for  the  web.  
• Click  File   >   Export > Export to PowerPoint presentation .  
• When  prompted ,  choose a design theme for your presentation.  
• Click  Open presentation  to  re view  the results  in PowerPoint for  the   w eb.  
• The presentation  w ill  be  created  in the OneDrive  root folder  of the user who used this option.  

Scenarios to try  

• Open a Word document and explore the available PowerPoint themes.  
• Open a Word document that is mostly text and see  which AI-backed assets are  added  by clicking on  Export .  

Known Issues  

• This feature is currently only available in English.  
• It is not available in the Internet Explorer  and Safari  browser.  
• We only support text content for the transformation to presentation, other media content support is not  currently  available.   You can add your own media to the presentation after  you have  exported  your Word document.  

Availability   

Export  your document to  PowerPoint presentation is rolling out to  all Word for the web users shortly .    

Features are released over some time to ensure that things are working smoothly.  Therefore, we highlight features that you may not have because they’re slowly releasing to larger numbers of Insiders. Additionally, sometimes we remove elements to further improve them based on your feedback. Though this is rare, we also reserve the option to pull a feature entirely out of the product, even if you, as Insiders, have had the opportunity to try them.  

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Select the Copilot button in the Home tab of the ribbon.

Select or type Create a presentation .

Complete the prompt with what you would like Copilot to help you draft.

Select Send and Copilot will draft a presentation for you!

Edit the presentation to suit your needs, ask Copilot to add a slide , or start over with a new presentation and refine your prompt to include more specifics. For example, "Create a presentation about hybrid meeting best practices that includes examples for team building."

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Copilot can use your existing themes and templates to create a presentation. Learn more about making your presentations look great with Copilot in PowerPoint .

Open an existing presentation with your theme or create a new presentation using a theme or template from File > New or Office.com .

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Copilot will replace your current presentation with a new one. If needed, s ave a copy first and rerun the steps above. If you already have a copy, confirm with Copilot to proceed with creating your new draft.

Edit the presentation to suit your needs, ask Copilot to add a slide , organize your presentation, or add images.

Create a presentation from a file with Copilot

Note:  This feature is available to customers with a Copilot for Microsoft 365 license for full options, or a Copilot Pro license for limited options.

With Copilot in PowerPoint, you can create a presentation from an existing Word document—or a PDF if you have a Copilot for Microsoft 365 (work) license. Point Copilot in PowerPoint to your document, and it will generate slides, apply layouts, create speaker notes, and choose a theme for you.

Select or type Create presentation from file .

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The PowerPoint Copilot create a presentation feature helps the user get started with creating a designed presentation in PowerPoint. Users can create a presentation with their own prompt or by referencing a file.

What are the feature’s capabilities?

The create a presentation feature streamlines the creation process by understanding the content the user is trying to create, whether by prompt or referenced file, and creating a designed presentation that gets the user started. When creating a presentation from the Copilot button above the slide, PowerPoint Copilot also helps the user create a narrative and steer the output of their presentation by allowing the user to add, remove, and reorder topics before presentation generation.

What is the feature’s intended use?

The create a presentation feature is designed to help get PowerPoint users started in their creation process.

How was the create a presentation feature evaluated? What metrics are used to measure performance?

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When creating a presentation using a prompt, only a single output language is supported at a time. When creating a presentation by referencing a file, additional context cannot be provided within the same prompt. The user must have access to and permission to use the file they are referencing to create a presentation. The output of the create a presentation feature is AI generated content and should be reviewed and edited by the user accordingly,

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How to make a powerpoint presentation using microsoft word 2010.

Microsoft Word 2010 isn’t normally used to make PowerPoint presentations. It’s a word processing program. But, if you only have Microsoft Word 2010 and need to make a PowerPoint presentation, there are ways around it.

One way is to make slides using Word’s page layout features, and then save them as images. JPEG or PNG is a good file format for this.

Next, open PowerPoint and make a blank presentation. Put the saved images from Word into it as slides. You can adjust the layout and design of the slides in PowerPoint.

Alternatively, you can use Word’s Outline View feature to create your PowerPoint presentation. In Outline View, structure your content into bullet points which will become slides when imported into PowerPoint.

To get into Outline View in Word 2010, go to the “View” tab and select “Outline” in the “Document Views” section. Then, organize your text using bullet points and headings.

Save your outline as a .rtf file. Open PowerPoint and choose “Open” from the File menu. Select your .rtf file and follow the prompts to import the outline as slides.

Pro Tip: Although Microsoft Word 2010 wasn’t made to do this, these workarounds can help you when PowerPoint isn’t available. Remember to adjust the formatting and design within PowerPoint for a professional presentation.

Overview of Microsoft Word 2010 features

Microsoft Word 2010 is a powerhouse of amazing features that make it ideal for crafting presentations. Here’s a glimpse of its top functions.

• Limitless customization: Word 2010 allows users to customize their slides with a wide range of formatting choices. From font type and color to bullet points and alignment, you can create slides that grab attention.
• SmartArt graphics: It offers an excellent SmartArt graphics option. This lets you insert professional diagrams, charts, and images into your presentation easily, so you can present complex info in a visually-pleasing way.
• Enhanced collaboration: It has co-authoring capability, so multiple people can work on a presentation at the same time. This makes team projects much simpler and efficient.
• Seamless integration with other Office apps: You can import/export content from programs like Excel or Access. This simplifies incorporating data into slide decks.

Also, you can add audio/video elements, apply transition effects between slides, and even save your presentation as a video. Unlock the potential of Microsoft Word 2010 – explore its features and create presentations that leave a mark.

Opening Microsoft Word 2010 and starting a new document

• Launch Microsoft Word 2010 by clicking its icon.
• Once open, find the “File” tab in the top-left corner.
• Select “New” from the drop-down menu to create a new document.
• A gallery will appear with templates and document types.
• Scroll through or use the search bar to find one for your PowerPoint .
• Or, select “Blank Document” from the gallery.
• Click “Create” to start working on your PowerPoint.

It’s worth mentioning that templates offer pre-designed layouts and themes for presentations. This can save time and effort. Align the template to the theme or purpose of your presentation to maintain consistency. For example, if giving a sales pitch, choose a template that looks professional and has eye-catching graphics.

By utilizing templates, you’ll get a visually appealing presentation while streamlining your workflow. Customize them to make them unique and engaging for your audience.

Choosing a design template for the PowerPoint presentation

When making a PowerPoint using Word 2010, it’s essential to pick a design template that will showcase your content well. Here are some key points for choosing one:

• Visual Appeal: Pick a template with colors, fonts and layouts that fit your content.
• Content Organization: Make sure the template has sections for titles, bullet points, images and charts.
• Customization Options: Check the template can be modified – colors, fonts, backgrounds etc – to create a unique presentation.
• Consistency: Get a template that keeps the same font styles, sizes and colors for headings and text, for readability.

Take a look at various design templates before settling on one. This’ll give you an idea of how each looks with your content. Selecting a great design template will give you an engaging PowerPoint.

Choose a template that boosts visual appeal whilst keeping consistency across slides. This will create an awesome presentation experience for your viewers. Start exploring design templates now to make your PowerPoint stand out!

Adding and formatting text in slides

• To add a text box to your slide, click “Insert” in the ribbon.
• Select “Text Box” from the drop-down menu.
• Drag and make it the size you want.
• Type in your content.
• Format the font, size, and color using the “Home” tab.
• To enhance the text, use bullet points, numbered lists, or different styles like bold or italic . These options are in the “Paragraph” section of the “Home” tab.
• Don’t use too many styles as it can make the slides look cluttered.
• For a professional and cohesive look, use a consistent style throughout the presentation.
• According to Microsoft Office Support , PowerPoint 2010 offers many options for adding and formatting text in slides.

Inserting images, graphs, and other media

Select visuals that are relevant to your content. Choose images that look good and support your message. For data, use graphs or charts. To insert an image or media file, go to the “Insert” tab in Microsoft Word 2010. Pick pictures, shapes, charts, and SmartArt graphics. Position images and media files in a way that looks nice and supports your message. Add videos or audio clips for a dynamic presentation. Research shows that multimedia content makes presentations more memorable. Follow these guidelines to create a captivating PowerPoint presentation.

Applying transitions and animations to slides

Select the slide you want to add transitions or animations to. Head to the “Transitions” tab in the PowerPoint ribbon, and choose from the “Transition to This Slide” group. Hover over each transition to preview it, then click to apply.

To animate individual elements, select the element first (e.g. text box, image). Then, go to the “Animations” tab in the PowerPoint ribbon. Explore the “Animation” group for different effects, and click one to apply. Customize using “Effect Options”.

Keep it simple! Excessive effects can distract from your message. Use entrance and exit animation sparingly for better impact. To maintain consistency, use similar transition styles and timings across all slides. This will create a more cohesive and polished look for your presentation.

Adding speaker notes and timings

When crafting a PowerPoint presentation in Microsoft Word 2010, think about speaker notes and timings . These tools help the presenter give their message clearly.

• Speaker Notes : For extra info or reminders, add speaker notes. These only show up for the presenter, not the audience.
• Timing Slides : Also use timing slides to control the duration of each slide. That way, the presentation is smooth and timed well.
• Adding Speaker Notes : Go to “View,” click “Notes Page,” and start typing in the space provided.
• Setting Timings : Go to the “Slide Show” tab. Click “Rehearse Timings,” and follow the instructions.

To take your presentation further, personalize speaker notes with text styles or pics. Practice with timing to make sure you speak at the right pace.

For example, one student used speaker notes and timings to avoid embarrassment at a crucial presentation. With rehearsed slides and prepared notes, they managed to get through their talk without missing important points or rushing.

Previewing and running the PowerPoint presentation

Preview your PowerPoint to make sure everything is running smoothly for your audience. Click the “Slideshow” tab and select either “From Beginning” or “From Current Slide”. To preview individual slides, click on the “Slide Show” button. Utilize the arrows and spacebar to move forward and press “B” to temporarily black out the screen. End the show by pressing “Esc” or right-clicking and selecting “End Show”.

If you want to practice without an audience, go to the “Set Up Slide Show” option under the Slideshow tab and choose one of three options.

Also, check for any hidden slides that may contain extra content. Lastly, have a backup copy saved on external storage in case of technical difficulties.

Saving and sharing the PowerPoint presentation

Saving and sharing a PowerPoint presentation is a must for collaboration and distribution. It allows you to keep your work and easily share it with others. Here’s a simple guide on how to save and share your PowerPoint presentation using Microsoft Word 2010.

• Click on ‘File’.
• Choose ‘Save As’ from the dropdown menu.
• Select the location you want to save your file.
• Type a name for your presentation in the ‘File Name’ field.
• Click ‘Save’.
• Open your saved presentation in Microsoft Word 2010.
• Click ‘File’.
• Select ‘Share’ from the left-hand menu.
• Pick ‘Email’.
• Put in the recipient’s email address, subject and message (if needed).
• Click ‘Send’.
• Choose ‘Save & Send’ from the left-hand menu.
• Pick an option like ‘Save to SkyDrive’.
• Log in with your Microsoft account or create one if you don’t have one. (SkyDrive is now called OneDrive.)
• Follow the instructions to upload and share your file.

Plus, you can also think of saving and sharing your PowerPoint presentations through other file-sharing platforms such as Google Drive or Dropbox. These platforms provide convenient ways to store, access and collaborate on files online.

Fun Fact: Survey says, SlideShare has an average of 60 million unique visitors visiting their platform every month. This makes it one of the biggest professional content sharing communities out there.

• Creating a PowerPoint with Microsoft Word 2010 may seem strange, but it’s possible! Follow these steps to make an attractive and interactive presentation.
• Go to the “ Page Layout ” tab and select “ Slide Orientation “. Customize the slide size and orientation.
• In the “ Insert ” tab you’ll find ways to add images, videos and audio.
• Use the “ Home ” tab to add formatting styles and shapes or SmartArt graphics.
• The “ Design ” tab has pre-designed themes and layouts to quickly customize your slides.
• Incorporate bullet points, headings, and subheadings in your content.
• Finally, use the “ Animations ” tab to add slide transition effects.

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Linking vs. embedding, link or embed a powerpoint slide in a word document.

The good thing about the Microsoft Office suite is all the programs in the collection work pretty well together. One example is the ability to link or embed Microsoft PowerPoint slides in a Microsoft Word document. Here's how it's done.

Whether you link or embed the PowerPoint slide in the Word document, the goal is always the same: providing an external reference that compliments the content within the document. However, there are some subtle differences between linking and embedding that you should be aware of.

The difference between linking and embedding an object is how the object's data is stored and how the content within the object is updated. Since the data is stored differently between the two methods, the process of updating the content will also be different when that time comes.

Related: How to Link or Embed an Excel Worksheet in a Word Document

If you link an object, then that link simply sends the reader to the location of the source object when clicked. The file itself doesn't actually store any data from the linked object to the file. This is advantageous if the object you're linking to is large in size and you need to reduce the file size of your Word document . The downside is that if the location of the linked object changes, the link in your Word document will break.

If you embed an object, then you don't need to worry about whether the location of the object changes, as it becomes part of the document itself. That is, Word stores the object data in the actual Word file. The good news is that you don't have to worry about broken links in your document. The downside is that when the object is updated, those updates aren't reflected in your embedded object because there's no link connecting it to the source. Also, you'll need to consider that the file size increases with embedded objects.

The difference between being able to link or embed a Microsoft PowerPoint slide in a Microsoft Word document is only one click.

First, open the PowerPoint presentation that contains the slide you want to link or embed. From there, select the desired file by clicking its preview thumbnail.

Next, copy the slide to your clipboard by using the Ctrl+c (Cmd+c on Mac) keyboard shortcut, or by right-clicking the slide and selecting "Copy" from the context menu.

Now, open the Word document you would like to link or embed the slide to. In the "Clipboard" group of the "Home" tab, click the down arrow under "Paste."

In the drop-down menu, click "Paste Special."

The "Paste Special" window will appear. If you've copied the PowerPoint slide to your clipboard, you'll see a "Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Object" option in the box under "As." Click it to select the option. Next, to embed the slide, click the bubble next to "Paste." To link the slide, click the bubble next to "Paste Link." Select "OK" to insert the linked or embedded object.

The Microsoft PowerPoint slide is now linked or embedded in your Microsoft Word document.

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Basic tasks for creating a PowerPoint presentation

PowerPoint presentations work like slide shows. To convey a message or a story, you break it down into slides. Think of each slide as a blank canvas for the pictures and words that help you tell your story.

Choose a theme

When you open PowerPoint, you’ll see some built-in themes and templates . A theme is a slide design that contains matching colors, fonts, and special effects like shadows, reflections, and more.

On the File tab of the Ribbon, select New , and then choose a theme.

PowerPoint shows you a preview of the theme, with four color variations to choose from on the right side.

Click Create , or pick a color variation and then click Create .

Read more: Use or create themes in PowerPoint

Insert a new slide

On the Home tab, click the bottom half of  New Slide , and pick a slide layout.

Read more: Add, rearrange, and delete slides .

Save your presentation

On the File tab, choose Save .

Pick or browse to a folder.

In the File name box, type a name for your presentation, and then choose Save .

Note:  If you frequently save files to a certain folder, you can ‘pin’ the path so that it is always available (as shown below).

Tip:  Save your work as you go. Press Ctrl+S often or save the file to OneDrive and let AutoSave take care of it for you. 

Read more: Save your presentation file

Select a text placeholder, and begin typing.

Format your text

Select the text.

Under Drawing Tools , choose Format .

Do one of the following:

To change the color of your text, choose Text Fill , and then choose a color.

To change the outline color of your text, choose Text Outline , and then choose a color.

To apply a shadow, reflection, glow, bevel, 3-D rotation, a transform, choose Text Effects , and then choose the effect you want.

Change the fonts

Change the color of text on a slide

Add bullets or numbers to text

Format text as superscript or subscript

Add pictures

On the Insert tab, select Pictures , then do one of the following:

To insert a picture that is saved on your local drive or an internal server, choose This Device , browse for the picture, and then choose Insert .

(For Microsoft 365 subscribers) To insert a picture from our library, choose Stock Images , browse for a picture, select it and choose Insert .

To insert a picture from the web, choose Online Pictures , and use the search box to find a picture. Choose a picture, and then click Insert .

You can add shapes to illustrate your slide. 

On the Insert tab, select Shapes , and then select a shape from the menu that appears.

In the slide area, click and drag to draw the shape.

Select the Format or Shape Format tab on the ribbon. Open the Shape Styles gallery to quickly add a color and style (including shading) to the selected shape.

Add speaker notes

Slides are best when you don’t cram in too much information. You can put helpful facts and notes in the speaker notes, and refer to them as you present.

Click inside the Notes pane below the slide, and begin typing your notes.

Add speaker notes to your slides

Print slides with or without speaker notes

Give your presentation

On the Slide Show tab, do one of the following:

To start the presentation at the first slide, in the Start Slide Show group, click From Beginning .

If you’re not at the first slide and want to start from where you are, click From Current Slide .

If you need to present to people who are not where you are, click Present Online to set up a presentation on the web, and then choose one of the following options:

Broadcast your PowerPoint presentation online to a remote audience

View your speaker notes as you deliver your slide show.

Get out of Slide Show view

To get out of Slide Show view at any time, on the keyboard, press Esc .

You can quickly apply a theme when you're starting a new presentation:

On the File tab, click New .

Select a theme.

Read more:  Apply a design theme to your presentation

In the slide thumbnail pane on the left, select the slide that you want your new slide to follow.

On the Home tab, select the lower half of  New Slide .

From the menu, select the layout that you want for your new slide.

Your new slide is inserted, and you can click inside a placeholder to begin adding content.

Learn more about slide layouts

Read more: Add, rearrange, and delete slides

PowerPoint for the web automatically saves your work to your OneDrive, in the cloud.

To change the name of the automatically saved file:

In the title bar, click the file name.

In the File Name box, enter the name you want to apply to the file.

If you want to change the cloud storage location, at the right end of the Location box, click the arrow symbol, then navigate to the folder you want, then select Move here .

On the Home tab, use the Font options:

Select from other formatting options such as Bold , Italic , Underline , Strikethrough , Subscript , and Superscript .

On the  Insert  tab, select  Pictures .

From the menu, select where you want to insert the picture from:

Browse to the image you want, select it, then select Insert . 

After the image is inserted on the slide, you can select it and drag to reposition it, and you can select and drag a corner handle to resize the image. 

On the slide canvas, click and drag to draw the shape.

Select the Shape tab on the ribbon. Open the Shape Styles gallery to quickly add a color and style (including shading) to the selected shape.

A horizontal Notes pane appears at the bottom of the window, below the slide.

Click in the pane, then enter text. 

On the  Slide Show  tab, select  Play From Beginning .

To navigate through the slides, simply click the mouse or press the spacebar.

Tip:  You can also use the forward and back arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate through the slide show.

Read more:  Present your slide show

Stop a slide show

To get out of Slide Show view at any time, on the keyboard, press Esc.

The full-screen slide show will close, and you will be returned to the editing view of the file.

Tips for creating an effective presentation

Consider the following tips to keep your audience interested.

Minimize the number of slides

To maintain a clear message and to keep your audience attentive and interested, keep the number of slides in your presentation to a minimum.

Choose an audience-friendly font size

The audience must be able to read your slides from a distance. Generally speaking, a font size smaller than 30 might be too difficult for the audience to see.

Keep your slide text simple

You want your audience to listen to you present your information, instead of reading the screen. Use bullets or short sentences, and try to keep each item to one line.

Some projectors crop slides at the edges, so that long sentences might be cropped.

Use visuals to help express your message

Pictures, charts, graphs, and SmartArt graphics provide visual cues for your audience to remember. Add meaningful art to complement the text and messaging on your slides.

As with text, however, avoid including too many visual aids on your slide.

Make labels for charts and graphs understandable

Use only enough text to make label elements in a chart or graph comprehensible.

Apply subtle, consistent slide backgrounds

Choose an appealing, consistent template or theme that is not too eye-catching. You don't want the background or design to detract from your message.

However, you also want to provide a contrast between the background color and text color. The built-in themes in PowerPoint set the contrast between a light background with dark colored text or dark background with light colored text.

For more information about how to use themes, see Apply a theme to add color and style to your presentation .

Check the spelling and grammar

To earn and maintain the respect of your audience, always check the spelling and grammar in your presentation .

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