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PowerPoint View and Function Overview

The document provides an overview of PowerPoint essentials, including various views such as Normal, Outline, and Slide Show, along with key terms and their definitions. It also explains how to navigate the Ribbon, use the Backstage view, and manage presentation elements like text boxes and notes. Additionally, it includes exercises for matching terms and true/false assessments to reinforce learning.

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PowerPoint View and Function Overview

The document provides an overview of PowerPoint essentials, including various views such as Normal, Outline, and Slide Show, along with key terms and their definitions. It also explains how to navigate the Ribbon, use the Backstage view, and manage presentation elements like text boxes and notes. Additionally, it includes exercises for matching terms and true/false assessments to reinforce learning.

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POWERPOINT ESSENTIALS

LESSON 1OBJECTIVES:
Working in the PowerPoint Window
Working with an Existing Presentation

KEY TERMS: USING THE DIGITAL TEXTBOOK FIND THE CORRECT


DEFINITION TO MATCH THE TERM.
Hint while searching the digital textbook you may use the Ctrl+F function to find key words.
Normal View When you first start PowerPoint, you will see a Start
screen. If you then press
Esc or click Blank Presentation, you see a screen
similar to the one shown in Figure 1-1, which is
Normal view,
Slide Pane Main work area
Slides Pane You can see all slides in this pane
Placeholder Text boxes
Screentip displays the tool’s name and shortcut ke
Current Slide he current slide appears in the Slide pane,
which is the largest of the view’s three panes
Outline View owerPoint displays the text from
each slide on the Outline pane, without any
backgrounds, placeholders, or anything else that
might distract you from your writing
Slide Sorter View View all slides and can sort all of them in the
order you want.
Notes Page View shows one slide at a time, along with any notes that
are associated with
the slide.
Reading View is like Slide Show view except it is in a window rather
than filling the entire
screen. Displaying the presentation in a window
enables you to also work in other windows at
the same time.
Slide Show View lets you preview your presentation on the screen, so
you can see it the way
your audience will see it
Grayscale is like Slide Show view except it is in a window rather
than filling the entire
screen. Displaying the presentation in a window
enables you to also work in other windows at
the same time.
Arrange All The presentations appear side-by-side
Textbox a box that holds text that you type into it.

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Thumbnail images of the slides to jump from
one slide to another
Notes Pane where
you can add and edit notes you want to associate
with the current slide
Zoom make slides look larger or smaller on the
screen

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Label the image with the following terms using the number associated with the term: 1 Quick Access Tool
Bar,
2 Title Bar, 3 Window Control Icons, 4 Slide Pane, 5 Slides Pane, 6 Thumbnail, 7 Placeholder, 8 Zoom
Slider, 9 Fit Slide to Current Window Icon, 10 View Shortcut Icons, 11 Status Bar, 12 Ribbon, 13 Group, 14
Tab to access Backstage

12 ribbon
3Window
1 Quick control
access icons
Tool bar

6
Thumbnail
7place
holder
5 Slides 2 Title bar
pane

4 Slide
pane
9Fit
8 zoom
slider
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CERTIFICATION SKILLS

1) List the six different presentation views and when you would use the
view.

 PowerPoint Normal view: This is the view that your presentation opens up in as soon as
you create a new presentation. ...
 PowerPoint Outline view: ...
 PowerPoint Slide sorter view. ...
 PowerPoint Notes Page view: ...
 PowerPoint Reading View: ...
 PowerPoint Slide Show View.

2) Describe two different ways you can change the presentation view?
Slide Sorter view, Slide Show view, Notes Page view, and variations on Normal view

3) A ribbon is comprised of groups. What does that mean?

a labeled set of closely related commands

4) List the command options available in the Backstage.

What are the options available in the backstage view?


Options in Backstage View in PowerPoint
 Save: This gives you the option of saving a new or existing file in the standard format. ...
 Save As: This option gives you the chance to define the name and type of the file before
saving a file.
 Open. ...
 Close: ...
 Recent: ...
 Print: ...
 Save & Send: ...
 Help:

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5) Explain why you would use the Grayscale command.
assessing the color shading in between products and the customer's approval sample
or among pieces in production

6) List and describe two different ways you can add text to a slide.
inserting a text box and typing inside that box, or using a slide option

7) On page 3 in the digital textbook is an explanation on Using the


Ribbon.
Fill in the blanks below using that description.
8) In this exercise, you learn how to select commands from the Ribbon, which is the tabbed
toolbar
at the top of the window. The Ribbon is divided into tabs, and each tab contains several
groups
of related commands.
On the Ribbon, some command groups feature a tool called a dialog box launcher—a
small
arrow in the group’s lower-right corner. You can click the arrow to open a dialog box,
which
provides tools and options related to a specific task. To close a dialog box without
accepting any
changes you may have made to it, click the Cancel button.
Some of the Ribbon’s tools have small, downward-pointing arrows next to them. These
arrows are
called drop-down arrows; when you click one, a drop-down list opens, displaying
options
you can choose (such as a list of fonts). You can choose the option you want by clicking
it.
If you need more space on your screen, you can minimize (hide) the Ribbon by double-
clicking
the active tab. To restore the Ribbon, double-click the active tab again.
KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT

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Matching – draw a line from the term in Column 1 to the correct
definition in Column 2 – Use a different color for each answer.
Column 1 Column 2
1. Ribbon-E a. Includes the Slide, Notes, and Slides panes
2. Normal view -A b. Displays commands for managing files
3. Current slide -c c. The slide you are editing
4. Backstage view -B d. A Ribbon tool that opens a dialog box
5. Dialog box launcher-D e. A large toolbar that presents tools in related
groups

True/False – Insert a circle around the correct answer


T F 1. If you need more room on the screen, you can hide the Ribbon.

T F 2. When you start PowerPoint, the last presentation you worked on


appears on the screen.

T F 3. To close a dialog box without accepting any changes you may have
made to it, click the Cancel button.

T F 4. Backstage view gives you access to all of the PowerPoint design


tools.

T F 5. In Normal view, PowerPoint displays five different panes for viewing


different aspects of your slides.

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Common questions

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PowerPoint Normal view is beneficial for detailed editing as it focuses on one slide at a time, allowing you to work closely with individual elements like text boxes and images. It is the default view when starting a new presentation. However, it does not provide an overview of all slides at once . On the other hand, Slide Sorter view gives a visual representation of all slides simultaneously, making it ideal for organizing and sequencing slides, but it lacks the ability to edit slide content directly .

In PowerPoint, the Ribbon's tabs and groups organize features into categories and related commands, which helps improve user experience by systematically providing tools needed for specific tasks. Each tab focuses on an area such as Design or Animation, and groups within these tabs cluster related commands, thus reducing search time and simplifying task execution .

A presenter would use Grayscale view to simplify the visual elements, which helps in assessing the contrast and clarity of text and images, making sure that the presentation is legible even in black and white printouts. This can be crucial for ensuring the presentation's effectiveness when printed or viewed under non-ideal conditions .

Minimizing the Ribbon in PowerPoint can impact workflow by increasing screen real estate for slide content, thus allowing users to focus more on designing or editing slides without distractions. However, it may require users to expend extra effort in accessing commands, potentially decreasing speed if frequent toggling is necessary .

The dialog box launcher in PowerPoint enhances design efficiency by providing quick access to a comprehensive set of options and tools related to specific tasks. This feature, accessible via a small arrow in group corners on the Ribbon, extends functionality beyond the immediate toolbar, enabling users to make detailed adjustments without cluttering the main interface .

The Backstage view streamlines file management in PowerPoint by providing quick access to essential commands such as Save, Save As, Open, and Print. It centralizes file-related tasks, offering a holistic interface for managing presentation aspects outside of the actual slide editing, thus enhancing user efficiency .

A presenter might choose Reading View over Slide Show View for its ability to demonstrate how the presentation appears in a window, facilitating simultaneous work with other applications. However, this choice limits the full-screen immersive experience of Slide Show View, potentially affecting the rehearsal by not fully simulating the audience's viewing environment .

Two methods for changing presentation views in PowerPoint include using the View tab on the Ribbon to select from various options like Normal, Slide Sorter, or Reading view, and using shortcut icons on the status bar. The Ribbon method provides comprehensiveness and contextual information, while the status bar shortcuts allow quick and convenient switching with minimal interruption to workflow .

The Slide Pane facilitates editing and organization by providing a dedicated space to view and work on the current slide, allowing for focused editing. It supports the organization by showing a list of slide thumbnails that provides easy navigation and rearrangement of slides within the presentation, thus enhancing workflow efficiency .

Notes Page view is beneficial for presentations where detailed speaker notes are crucial, as it combines slide visuals and associated notes, aiding presenters to deliver comprehensive speeches. However, relying too heavily on this view might lead to less attention to slide design, as it focuses more on notes than on visual elements .

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