Understanding Microsoft PowerPoint
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ScribdTranslationsWhat is PowerPoint?
Microsoft PowerPoint is a program created by Microsoft, it is a
software that allows you to make presentations through slides. In addition,
has various resources available. For example, graphic objects,
symbols, flowcharts, photos, slide transition effects, options of
various types of fonts, among other resources. In this way, PowerPoint
allows the projection of slide presentations on computer monitors,
data show and other platforms.
What are your advantages?
Microsoft PowerPoint has numerous advantages. Below, we will see:
Slide Preparation
When it comes to preparing slides in PowerPoint, we can mention that
advantages of ease and creativity. Since PowerPoint offers a
variety of predefined models and layout for users. These models
give the slide a general preparation, such as titles, texts, and color that will be
shown on the slides. However, for those who prefer to start their slide from scratch, there is the
blank model option, allowing you to create your own layout.
Flexibility and Customization
PowerPoint allows for the creation of a complex slide presentation.
That is, they are presentations that include text, images, 3D graphics.
audio clips, sound effects, and eye-catching animations. In this way, they
are used creatively to spark discussions, add value to
lectures, making convincing speeches and enriching studies and reports.
File Storage
After the presentation, the files can be easily distributed to the
people needed for future consultations. Furthermore, they can also be
stored on the computer easily. By the way, thanks to the PPTX format, it is
it is possible to run it on machines that do not have the application installed.
Therefore, we can conclude that PowerPoint will allow you to work
with other people in a completely collaborative way. In other words, this can be
useful in various areas, whether for work, study, leisure, anyway... In this way,
Don't waste any more time and hurry to acquire this great success tool,
What is PowerPoint and what is it used for?
PowerPoint is a program developed by Microsoft and is used for
creation of slide presentations, for this, the software has a series of
tools and resources available. One of their great advantages is the ease
use, even by beginners.
After finishing the editing of your presentation in the program, you will be able to display it.
on computers, projectors, and even on mobile phones.
Now that you know what PowerPoint is, see below its main features.
characteristics:
You can create a customized presentation and also choose
among the various pre-made models that the program offers, that is, it can
to be created different presentation layouts.
With PowerPoint, it is possible to go much further in your presentation, as
the program allows the insertion of images, graphs, audios, videos, animations
3D images;
After finishing your presentation, you can send it to other people, besides
therefore, it is possible to upload to online platforms, as the format of the
file can be opened on any machine, even if it doesn't have the
application installed.
What is PPT?
PPT is nothing more than a type of PowerPoint file, this format
also belongs to Microsoft and has as its main advantage being compatible
even for those who do not have the program installed on their computer.
What are the functions of PowerPoint?
In addition to those we listed above, PowerPoint has several functions that are
little known and less intuitive, even by those who already use the
program for a while.
Among the most useful functions of Power Point, the following are included:
It is possible to change the format of the images: to use this feature, add the
image in the slide, then go to 'format', then select 'crop', in this
The option to uncheck the shape will appear soon, just choose the shape.
desired.
It is possible to create clickable buttons: this is a feature.
interesting for classes, which will be used by the students later,
the resource allows the presentation to be navigated by tablets and cell phones
more easily. To use this feature, go to 'insert', then
click on 'shapes', within the shapes, click on 'action buttons', then
choose the action and select 'mouse click'.
It is possible to create layered slides: it is a useful feature for those who want to make the
more functional slide. To use this tool, go to 'select', in
then "Selection Panel", there you will find all the available objects,
in each object there is an icon that resembles an eye, click on the object to
hide or show the layer.
It is possible to remove backgrounds from photos: it is a tool that refers to
more professional presentation, and also saves time for those who would have to
remove the background of an image in other applications. To use this
function, add the image, then go to 'format' and then click on
remove background
In addition to the PowerPoint features we listed above, a very useful function is
to save the presentation in PDF format, this can protect your
presentation of third-party edits and also to make the file smaller.
To use it, go to 'file', then click on 'export', and finally click on
create PDF
How to use Power Point?
Now that you already know what it is for and what its main
characteristics and functions, we listed a detailed step-by-step on how to use
the Power Point, intended for anyone who wants to start making a
presentation.
1. Choose the theme: open the program and click on 'new presentation', in
next, choose the theme of your preference, at this moment choose the
desired color variation (there is an option for a blank slide, to
complete customization)
2. Insert a new slide: on the home page, click on 'new slide';
3. Insert the information you want in each of the slides;
[Link] your text: click on the writing, then on the home page
choose the font model and size;
5. Add images or other media: in the upper corner, go to 'insert'
and choose the element you want, it can be an image, image
online, forms, graphics, etc;
6. Add annotations: this can help you at the moment of
presentations, in the bottom right corner, click on notes, a box
The text will appear below the slide. These notes do not appear.
in our slides.
[Link] your presentation: go to the 'file' tab, then click on
"Save", give a title to your presentation and complete the action.
8. To present: to present, you can click on make presentation
(next to the zoom), or simply press "f5" on your keyboard.