Course Length
Full day
Prerequisites
Windows Introduction or equivalent experience
Course Description
This class is designed for the user who is new to creating presentations using PowerPoint. Participants will learn how to create a variety of slides that incorporate text, images, and other objects. During class, on-screen slide shows will be discussed and created. The full day format allows sufficient time for discussion and hands-on practice designed to build confidence with the program.
Course Topics
- Work with the Ribbon & ScreenTips
- Execute commands using the Ribbon, Office button, shortcut menus, and KeyTips
- Move & customize the Quick Access toolbar
- Create slides using built-in layouts
- Add a bulleted list to a slide
- Use the Autofit options button
- Move or resize a placeholder
- Move from slide to slide
- Change views, order of slides, zoom, and slide layout
- Duplicate and delete slides
- Add speaker notes
- View a slide show
- Save, close, & open presentations
- Use the Outline tab
- Select text and objects
- Edit, insert, replace, and delete text
- Use undo, redo, repeat, move, & copy
- Use the Paste Options button
- Use the Autocorrect Options button
- Create, insert, & delete an AutoCorrect entry
- Spell check and find a synonym
- Format text using the Ribbon, “Font” dialog box, mini toolbar, & “Paragraph” dialog box
- Modify bullets and numbers
- Insert, move, and delete a shape
- Display drawing guides & grid
- Resize, reshape, flip, rotate, & duplicate a shape
- Format shapes and use format painter
- Change the stacking order
- Use the selection pane
- Align or distribute shapes evenly
- Group, ungroup, and regroup shapes
- Insert clip art and WordArt
- Insert and format a picture
- Create and modify tables and charts
- Choose a predefined theme
- Change theme colors, fonts, and effects
- Add headers and footers to slides
- Work with slide master(s)
- Reposition slide headers and footers
- Change formatting on a slide master or layout master
- Add text & a graphic element to a slide master
- Apply & remove preset animations
- Add slide transitions
- Use the slide show toolbar & help
- Change page setup options
- Preview and print slides, handouts, speaker notes, or outlines
What Participants Receive
Each participant receives a guide containing step-by-step instructions and practice exercises.
