Microsoft PowerPoint
Software: Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 / 2019 / 2021 / Microsoft 365
1. What is Microsoft PowerPoint?
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software used to create slides
for meetings, classes, seminars, and business presentations.
Uses of MS PowerPoint
• Create slide presentations
• Add text, images, charts
• Show ideas visually
• Business and education use
2. How to Open Microsoft PowerPoint (Step-by-Step)
1. Click Start Menu
2. Type Microsoft PowerPoint
3. Click on Microsoft PowerPoint
4. Select Blank Presentation
3. PowerPoint Screen Components
Main Parts of PowerPoint Window
1. Title Bar – Shows presentation name
2. Quick Access Toolbar – Save, Undo, Redo
3. Ribbon – Tabs and commands
4. Slides Pane – Slide thumbnails
5. Slide Area – Working area
6. Notes Pane – Speaker notes
7. Status Bar – Slide number, view buttons
4. Creating a New Presentation
Steps
1. Click File
2. Click New
3. Choose Blank Presentation
Shortcut: Ctrl + N
5. Saving a Presentation
Steps
1. Click File
2. Click Save As
3. Choose location
4. Enter file name
5. Click Save
Shortcut: Ctrl + S
6. Slides and Layouts
Adding a New Slide
1. Click Home tab
2. Click New Slide
3. Choose slide layout
7. Adding Text to Slides
Steps
1. Click inside text box
2. Type title or content
3. Format using Home tab
8. Formatting Text
Options
• Font style & size
• Bold, Italic, Underline
• Text color
• Alignment
9. Inserting Images
Steps
1. Click Insert tab
2. Click Pictures
3. Select image
4. Click Insert
10. Inserting Shapes and Icons
Steps
1. Click Insert tab
2. Click Shapes / Icons
3. Select shape
4. Draw on slide
11. Applying Themes and Design
Steps
1. Click Design tab
2. Choose a theme
3. Apply to slides
12. Slide Transitions
Steps
1. Select slide
2. Click Transitions tab
3. Choose transition
4. Set duration
13. Animations
Steps
1. Select text or object
2. Click Animations tab
3. Choose animation effect
14. Slide Show
Start Slide Show
• From beginning: F5
• From current slide: Shift + F5
15. Printing Slides
Steps
1. Click File
2. Click Print
3. Choose layout
4. Click Print
Shortcut: Ctrl + P
16. Important Shortcut Keys
Shortcut Use
Ctrl + N New Presentation
Ctrl + S Save
Ctrl + P Print
Ctrl + M New Slide
F5 Start Slide Show
Esc End Slide Show
End of PowerPoint Notes