Practical 10
Creating and editing multimedia presentations with Microsoft
PowerPoint
Objectives
• Get familiar with MS PowerPoint user interface.
• Understand and be able to create and edit multimedia presentations in MS PowerPoint.
Tools
• MS PowerPoint (Version: 2016, 2013, 2010 or 2007)
Keywords: Presentation, Multimedia, User interface, Slides. Duration:03 hours
10 Introduction
10.1 Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint is part of Microsoft Office, which encompasses a wide
variety of programs. PowerPoint is a presentation software that
allows you to create dynamic slide presentations. Slideshows can
include animation, narration, images, videos, and much more.
Microsoft Office product that provides users with an interface to
design multimedia slides to be displayed on a projection system or
personal computer. The software incorporates images, sounds, videos,
text, and charts to create an interactive presentation. Microsoft
PowerPoint interacts with other Office products such as Microsoft
Word and Excel, and is included with most Microsoft Office packages.
You can use PowerPoint to:
• Introduce an idea, proposal, organization, product, or process with professionally designed,
high-impact slides.
• Add visual appeal by using themes, styles, and formatting options to achieve the right
combination of colors, fonts, and effects.
• Reinforce bullet points by adding pictures, shapes, and fancy display text.
• Convey numeric data in easy-to-grasp ways by using attractive charts and tables.
• Illustrate a concept by using the SmartArt Graphics tool to create sophisticated diagrams
that reflect processes, hierarchies, and other relationships.
• Maintain branding consistency by creating custom themes, designs, and layouts.
• Collaborate with colleagues, giving and receiving feedback to ensure the best possible
presentation.
Practical 10: Creating and editing multimedia presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint
10.2 The PowerPoint Interface
PowerPoint is similar to PowerPoint 2010. If you've previously used PowerPoint 2010, PowerPoint
2013 should feel familiar. But if you are new to PowerPoint or have more experience with older
versions, you should first take some time to become familiar with the PowerPoint 2013 or 2016
interface.
EXERCISE
Create a presentation in MS PowerPoint that uses/contains the following:
• Title Slide
• Title and Content Slides
• Two Content Slides
• Comparison Slide
• Slide Themes
• Slide Transitions
• Font Bold, Font Italic, Font Underline
• Slide Number
• Bulleted List
• Numbered List
• Multilevel List