POWERPOINT – ESSENTIALS
Course & Lab Sheet
Objectives
This course/lab sheet introduces students to the essential features of Microsoft PowerPoint.
Students will learn how to create presentations, design slides, insert content, apply animations,
and prepare a professional slideshow.
1. PowerPoint Basics
• Presentation and slide concepts
• Slide layouts and placeholders
• Ribbon and views (Normal, Slide Sorter, Slide Show)
• Basic shortcuts (Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+S)
2. Creating Slides
• Creating a new presentation
• Adding, duplicating, and deleting slides
• Choosing appropriate slide layouts
• Using Slide Master for consistency
3. Formatting and Design
• Themes and variants
• Font styles, colors, and alignment
• Backgrounds and slide design rules
• Using images, shapes, and icons
4. Inserting Content
• Text boxes and lists
• Images and SmartArt
• Charts and tables
• Audio and video (basics)
5. Animations and Transitions
• Slide transitions
• Object animations
• Animation timing and order
• Best practices (avoid overuse)
6. Slide Show and Printing
• Slide show settings
• Presenter view
• Printing handouts and notes
• Exporting as PDF
LAB EXERCISE (To Be Done by Students)
Create a PowerPoint presentation on an academic topic of your choice with the following
requirements:
1 Create a presentation with 6–8 slides.
2 Include a title slide and a conclusion slide.
3 Use a consistent theme and slide layouts.
4 Insert at least one image and one chart.
5 Apply transitions between slides.
6 Add simple animations to text or objects.
7 Prepare the presentation for slide show mode.
WORKED EXAMPLE (Model)
Example presentation structure:
Slide 1: Title – Course name, student name
Slide 2: Introduction – Topic overview
Slide 3: Main concept – Text and image
Slide 4: Data – Chart or table
Slide 5: Analysis – Key points
Slide 6: Conclusion – Summary
The presentation uses a single theme, consistent fonts, limited animations, and clear slide
content to ensure readability and professionalism.
End of document – PowerPoint Essentials