Title: Font Style, Size and Color
1Unit 2
- Font Style, Size and Color
2Font Style, Size and Color
- You are about to embark on a fun part of this
project - You will learn how to choose font style, size and
color to bring your PowerPoint presentation to
life - Proceed to the next slide to learn more
3Choosing the Right Font
- With so many choices available, it is often
difficult to choose the right size, color, and
type of font - The following slides provide guidelines for
effective uses of font when creating PowerPoint
presentations
4Font Style Guidelines
- Use sans serif fonts, such as Arial
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- Arial fonts look better on images
- Times New Roman, is slender and is hard to read
across from a distance
5Font Size
- Titles should be 44 pt. plus or minus 4
- Body text should be 32 pt. plus or minus 4
6Directions for Choosing Font Size
- From the tool bar, click on Format
- Then select Font - font window opens
- On the right side you will see font size, select
the font size that you want.
The following screen shows how to select fonts
from a PowerPoint pull-down menu
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8Choosing a font that is easy on the viewers eyes!
- Use fonts that are simple and clear
- Don't try to be too fancy
- Do not cram words together
9Example of Easy to Read Font
- PowerPoint Slides
- Arial
- Contrasting colors
- Key Words only
10Selecting Color
- From the tool bar, click on Format
- Then select Font, font window opens
- On the bottom right side you will see color,
select the desired color
The following screen shows how to select colors
from a PowerPoint pull-down menu
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12 Colors to Avoid
- Colors have an impact on the audience
- Red is hard to see from a distance
- Avoid using red!!!
13Go to the next slide to test your knowledge!
14What is the Recommended Font Size for a Title?
A. 24
B. 36
C. 44
D. 72
15What color should be avoided when creating
presentations?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Black
D. Yellow
16Congratulations
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19Congratulations
- You have completed this PowerPoint training
module on Font Style, Size, and Color
Your Grade 100