Microsoft PowerPoint & Its
Features
Brief Overview of Internal Features
What is PowerPoint?
• Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation
software used to create slideshows with text,
images, graphics, animations, audio, and
video. It is widely used for education,
business, and professional purposes.
Slides & Layouts
• Slides are the basic building blocks of a
presentation. Layouts include Title, Content,
Comparison, Blank, etc., with placeholders for
text, images, or media.
Themes & Templates
• Themes provide consistent colors, fonts, and
effects. Templates are pre-designed
presentation formats for quick use.
Text Tools
• Add titles, subtitles, WordArt, and lists.
Includes font formatting, alignment, and text
effects.
Insert Options
• Add images, shapes, SmartArt, tables, charts,
audio, video, icons, and 3D models.
Design & Formatting
• Customize slide backgrounds, use design
ideas, modify colors, fonts, and slide size.
Transitions
• Visual effects between slides (e.g., Fade, Push,
Morph, Zoom). Can be customized with
timings.
Animations
• Apply Entrance, Emphasis, Exit, and Motion
Path effects to text or objects. Managed via
Animation Pane.
Slide Show Tools
• Presenter View, Custom Slide Shows, Rehearse
Timings, and Record Narration for smooth
delivery.
Review & Collaboration
• Spell check, comments, compare
presentations, and real-time collaboration via
OneDrive/SharePoint.
Master Slides
• Controls overall look of slides. Editing master
slide affects fonts, backgrounds, and logos
across all slides.
Hyperlinks & Action Buttons
• Link to slides, files, websites, or emails. Add
interactive navigation with action buttons.
Export & Sharing
• Save as PPTX, PDF, Video, or Images. Share via
email, OneDrive, or Teams. Create self-running
shows (.ppsx).
Accessibility Tools
• Alt text for images, accessibility checker,
subtitles, and translations for inclusive
presentations.