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
- Explore PowerPoint window elements
- Display a screentip
- Explore Backstage View
- Execute commands using the Ribbon, shortcut menus, and KeyTips
- Move and 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, and open presentations
- Create a new presentation
- Use the Outline tab
- Select text and objects
- Edit, insert, replace, and delete text
- Use the undo, redo, and repeat features
- Move and copy
- Use the Paste Options button
- Use the Office Clipboard
- Use the AutoCorrect Options button
- Create, insert, and delete an AutoCorrect entry
- Spell check and find a synonym
- Format text using the Ribbon, Font dialog box, mini toolbar, and Paragraph
dialog box - Modify bullets and numbers
- Insert a text box
- Insert, move and delete a shape
- Display drawing guides and drawing grid
- Resize, flip, rotate, and duplicate a shape
- Use adjustment handles
- Format shapes using the Ribbon, mini toolbar, and Format Shape dialog
box - Copy formatting using Format Painter
- Change a shape to a different shape
- Select multiple shapes
- Change the stacking order
- Use the Selection Pane
- Align or distribute shapes evenly
- Group, ungroup, and regroup shapes
- Insert clip art
- Use WordArt
- Insert and format a picture
- Create and modify tables
- Insert and modify charts
- Choose a predefined theme
- Change theme colors, fonts, and effects
- Add headers and footers
- Work with slide master(s)
- Reposition slide headers and footers
- Change formatting in slide master view
- Add text or a graphic element in the slide master view
- Organize slides in sections
- Add animation to an object
- Apply multiple animation effects to a single object
- View a list of animations on a slide
- Preview animation effects
- Use the Animation Painter tool
- Add slide transitions
- Use the slide show tools and help
- Change page setup options
- Preview and print
- Customize the ribbon
What Participants Receive
Each participant receives a guide containing step-by-step instructions and practice exercises.
