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Adjusting Images
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 includes numerous options that allow you to adjust images either by making corrections to them; or by applying effects for visual standout. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to adjust images and apply effects to them.
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Adjusting the Audio Timing
PowerPoint 2013 gives you the opportunity to incorporate background audio or narration to presentations. In this video; Lynn Tao discusses how you can adjust the settings to play the audio in the background; repeat itself; or play throughout all the slides.
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Animation Pane
The Animation Pane in PowerPoint 2013 enables you to add animations to your slides; allowing the creation of vibrant and engaging presentations. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add animations to a presentation and customize how they are presented.
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Borders on Images
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013's lets you add image borders that can be customized to enhance the pictures in your presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the various picture tools to demonstrate how to add and manipulate image borders.
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Change Theme for Specific Slides
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 you can apply themes to an entire PowerPoint presentation or to selected slides in a presentation slide deck. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the DESIGN tab to apply a global theme and applies multiple themes to groups of selected slides.
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Combining Shapes
The Merge Shapes feature is new to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 and it allows you to create your own custom shapes. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates the various ways you can combine existing shapes to make new ones.
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Comments Pane
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013's Comment feature enables you to easily collaborate with your team members on the same PowerPoint presentation by adding; reviewing; or deleting comments. In this video; Josh Penzell activates uses the Comments pane to insert; review; reply to; delete; navigate; and save comments in a PowerPoint presentation.
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Creating Charts from Excel Data
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 enables you to create charts from imported Excel documents. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to create a chart and include content from an Excel table in the chart.
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Creating Handouts in Word
PowerPoint 2013 allows you to export handouts into Microsoft Word; providing you with more options when supplying your audience with a convenient way to take notes of your presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use PowerPoint to automatically create handouts in Word.
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Creating Slides from Outlines
You can use the Outline View in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 to create outlines for your presentations and to import outlines created in Microsoft Word. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to create an outline in PowerPoint as well as how to import an outline created in Word.
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Creating User Interactive Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to build user interactivity into your slides by adding links and hyperlinks that engage the audience and compliment your presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add hyperlinks to a PowerPoint slide.
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Cropping and Arranging Images
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 provides tools that allow you to crop and arrange images in your presentation so that they display the way you want your audience to view them. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates crop; rotate; flip; show; and hide images.
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Custom Motion Animations
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013's new custom motion features allow you to create animations that move objects along straight lines or free-handed motion paths. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to set; adjust; and preview an object’s predetermined path; as well as create straight-line and free-handed motion paths.
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Exporting Presentations as Videos
Using PowerPoint 2013 you can export your presentations as videos; enabling you to distribute your presentation confidently without knowing your recipient's computer setup. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use the export settings in PowerPoint to turn a presentation into a video.
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Exporting Slides as Images
PowerPoint 2013 allows you to export your slides as a series of static images or as an image presentation; where editable slides are replaced by pictures. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to export slides from a PowerPoint presentation as images.
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Finding and Replacing Text
PowerPoint 2013 allows you to find and replace text and fonts. In this video; Lynn Tao will show you how to use this tool to not only replace text; but fonts as well.
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Formatting Text
The text formatting options that are available in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 provide you with numerous options when creating visually appealing presentations. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates some of the text formatting options available in PowerPoint 2013.
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Insert a YouTube Video
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 enables you to access; search on; and insert YouTube and other online; cloud-based; and local videos directly into your PowerPoint presentations. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the YouTube search feature in PowerPoint to insert a video directly into a PowerPoint presentation.
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Inserting and Creating Equations
In PowerPoint 2013 formulas and equations can be incorporated into presentations. In this video; Lynn Tao discusses how to work with formulas and equations in PowerPoint 2013.
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Inserting Screenshots
PowerPoint 2013 includes a built in feature that allows you to easily insert screenshots into your presentations which is especially useful; for example when describing a software program. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use PowerPoint 2013 to insert a portion of a screenshot into a presentation slide.
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Inserting Slides from Other Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 makes it easy to reuse slides from other presentations in a variety of ways; saving you from having to redo work. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates two methods of inserting slides from other presentations.
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Inspecting Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to remove certain information from presentations that you might not want other people to see. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use the Document Inspector to remove internal information before sending a presentation to a client.
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Numbered and Bulleted Lists
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to customize bulleted and numbered lists to enhance the appearance of the slides in your presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to create default bulleted and numbered lists and to customize them by applying a style and color.
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Options
You can customize Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 in a variety of ways to suit your way of working. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates some of the preferences available and how they can affect PowerPoint and your workflow within it.
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Overview of PowerPoint Views
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 offers multiple views; each with its own specialized uses. In this video; Josh Penzell gives an overview of PowerPoint's Normal; Slide Sorter; Reading View; Outline View; and Notes Page views.
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Packaging and Burning Your Presentation to a CD
PowerPoint 2013 can format and burn one or more presentations on a CD. In this video; Lynn Tao discusses how to package your presentation for CD and burn it onto disk.
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Personalize Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon
In PowerPoint 2103 you can personalize the Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon depending on your preferences and specific tasks at hand. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to customize the Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon in PowerPoint.
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Placeholders
PowerPoint 2013 Placeholders help you create customized templates in your presentation. In this video; Lynn Tao discusses how to insert and customize Placeholders.
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Playing Audio in the Background of Presentation
A new feature of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 is that it allows you to set audio to play in the background throughout a presentation. You can set the audio to start automatically or to loop until the presentation is stopped. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to insert an audio file into a presentation and to set its play options.
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Playing with SmartArt
SmartArt in PowerPoint 2013 allows you to choose from different layouts that can be easily customized to visually represent information in your presentation as effectively as possible. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to customize SmartArt in a presentation.
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Printing Handouts and Notes
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to easily print handouts of your slides that can be distributed to your audience enabling them to take notes during a presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the printing features in PowerPoint 2013 to demonstrate how you can print handouts and notes of your slides.
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Protecting Presentations with a Password
PowerPoint 2013 provides different ways for you to set passwords that protect your presentations by helping to prevent others from opening or modifying them. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add a combination of passwords to protect a presentation.
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Remove the Background on Images
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 enables you to remove the background from images; thereby allowing you to present only part of an image. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Remove Background tool to remove specific parts of an image.
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Resume Reading Feature
New to Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 is the Resume Reading feature that allows you to pick up where you left off; whether on your local drive or when accessing a presentation through a web-based application such as SkyDrive. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use the Resume Reading feature in PowerPoint.
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Save as Read-Only
PowerPoint 2013 enables you to protect a presentation by saving a read-only version of the presentation that is marked as final. This is useful in indicating to others that the presentation cannot be edited further. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to mark a PowerPoint presentation as final; saving it as read-only.
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Saving Chart Templates
PowerPoint 2103 allows you to save your customized charts as chart templates for later use; thereby saving you time when creating and modifying charts in your presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to save a customized chart as a chart template.
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Self Running Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to build a self-running kiosk presentation; which runs in a continuous loop in a kiosk; according to pre-set timings. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to set up a self-running presentation; and then view it.
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Share Presentations Over the Internet
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 makes it easy for you to share presentations with other users over the Internet. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates the options available for sending a presentation to others and for presenting it online to a wider audience.
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The New Presenter View
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013's Presenter View allows you to see your notes and upcoming slides; and gives you access to multiple presentation tools – on a single screen. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to access Presenter View and introduces its navigation; presentation utilities; slide display; zoom; and text-sizing tools.
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Transitions
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 provides a variety of transitions you can apply to slides in your presentations. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to apply these transitions and the customization features that are available.
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Using Animation Painter
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013's Animation Painter enables you to recreate and apply an animation to multiple objects; items; and slides. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Animation Painter to recreate an animation on a single slide as well as on multiple objects on another slide.
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Using Customized or Personal Templates
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to easily save and retrieve personal or customized templates for reuse. In this video; Josh Penzell guides you through DESIGN tab options; Custom Office Templates; and Save as types to ensure that you're able to save and retrieve templates to which you've added personal styles; colors; backgrounds and more.
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Using Guides and the Grid
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 provides various features to help with the precise alignment and placement of objects on a slide. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use the ruler; gridlines; and guides features to position an item; as well as how to configure the settings of these features.
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Using PowerPoint Templates
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 includes many new; quickly-navigated templates offering easy customization and organization. You can pin or unpin templates to and from your list and you can use custom or suggested searches by category; both on and offline. In this video; Josh Penzell guides you through the various templates and their organizational and search options.
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Using Translation Tools
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 provides translation tools that can help you include words or phrases in other languages in a presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use the translation and research features to translate words on a slide.
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Web App Overview
You can use the PowerPoint Web App to access your presentations through a web browser. In this video; Josh Penzell uses SkyDrive to demonstrate how the PowerPoint Web App can be used to view; share; and perform quick edits to a presentation through the Internet.
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Compress Multimedia
PowerPoint 2013 enables you to compress multimedia when file size is important; such as when you wish to send a presentation containing audio and video by e-mail. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to compress media contained in a PowerPoint presentation.
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Creating a Custom Background
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to create your own custom background for a presentation. You can choose a gradient fill; adjust the transparency; and use various picture and patterns. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to create a custom background.
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Creating a Custom Slide Show
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 allows you to create custom slide shows within a single presentation. This enables you to modify your presentation by selecting specific slides that suit a particular audience without having to duplicate the entire presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to create custom slide shows within a single presentation.
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Creating a Video from a Presentation
PowerPoint 2013 allows you to create video from your presentations for online; screen; and portable formats. In this video; Lynn Tao discusses how to create a video from a PowerPoint presentation.
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Working with Tables
Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 enables you to add tables to your presentation. You can also easily format these tables to help present complex information in an organized and structured manner. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add a table to a slide and then use various table formatting options.
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Enabling and Using AutoRecover
PowerPoint 2013 has a unique AutoRecover feature. The feature will back up files in any case there’s a power outage or system crash. In this video; Lynn Tao discusses this feature and shows you how to recover files.
