Microsoft PowerPoint

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Microsoft PowerPoint

• A Presentation Software Package

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PowerPoint Terminology

• presentation
• slide
• master
• presentation design
• layout
• text animation
• transition

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Planning a Presentation

• What is the purpose for the presentation?
• What type of presentation is needed?
• Who is the audience?
• What will be the physical location?
• What is the best format for the slides?

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Effective Text Presentations

• follow the 6 x 6 rule
• show organization
• overviews, summaries
• outlines
• numbering steps to show sequence
• make sure text is appropriate for audience

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Typography Guidelines

• use large fonts (24 - 60 points)
• size of text reflects level of importance
• vary type styles to provide emphasis
• easier to read words in lowercase letters

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Using Color on a Slide

• can focus readers attention
• can establish understanding through associations
• use similar colors for related ideas
• too much color can be distracting