Microsoft PowerPoint – The Basics

Our Microsoft PowerPoint Basic course offers the student an opportunity to learn the fundamental groundings of producing a business presentation using slides and graphics. It is expected that you have a certain basic knowledge of using a computer but no prior experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.

Getting started
Exploring the PowerPoint environment
Getting help
Closing presentations and closing PowerPoint

Building new presentations
Creating new presentations
Saving presentations
Working in the Outline tab
Rearranging and deleting slides
Using slides from other presentations

Formatting slides
Exploring text formatting
Working with text
Setting tabs and alignment

Using drawing tools
Drawing objects
AutoShapes
Working with text in objects
Modifying objects

Working with graphics
Working with WordArt
Adding clip art
Using images

Using tables and charts
Working with tables
Creating and modifying charts
Creating organisation charts

Modifying presentations
Using templates
Working with the slide master
Adding transitions and timings
Adding speaker notes and footers
Setting up slide shows

Proofing and delivering presentations
Proofing presentations
Running presentations
Printing presentations
Saving presentations for Web delivery

Course Overview
Course Length 1 day workshop
Location Nationwide - call for details
Number of Delegates 6/8 delegates
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