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Working with Graphics
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can organize several images on a single slide. You can use the Arrange feature to change the order of images; and group images in a configuration. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Arrange feature to organize images on a slide.
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Creating Custom Animations
Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can create custom animations in your presentation. The advanced animation options allow you to stack animations together; alter the duration of an animation; and set an animation to repeat. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to combine animations and set the timing.
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Customizing a Slide Show
You often need to adapt existing PowerPoint 2010 presentations for different audiences. Although you can do this by making multiple presentation files; it's better to customize one file. In this video; Josh Penzell customizes a presentation without editing its slide deck.
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Delivering Presentations
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can use the Slide Show feature to set up and deliver presentations. You can set up the presentation to show full screen or in a window; depending on how you’re going to present the information. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to set up and deliver a presentation.
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Export a Presentation as an Image File
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to export the individual slides of a presentation to any of several graphic file formats. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how you can convert one or more slides of a PowerPoint presentation to image files such as JPEGs or TIFFs and create a new file without changing the original PowerPoint file.
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Format Painter
You can use the Format Painter to quickly apply a set of formatting options to a number of objects in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Format Painter to apply formatting to several slides.
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Handouts in Word
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 lets you send your presentation to Microsoft Word if you want to edit it before sharing it via printing or e-mailing. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to send a presentation to Word and then edit it.
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Insert Speaker Notes
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to insert speaker notes below every slide and keep it hidden from the audience. In this video; Steve English discusses how to use speaker notes to talk to a live audience.
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Inserting a Slide from Another Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 enables you to move slides from one presentation to another; and the new slides automatically adopt the appearance of the presentation they’re moved to. In this video; Steve English uses two methods to insert slides from another presentation into his presentation.
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Inserting a Video File
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can add various multimedia elements to a presentation. You can add a video file and then edit it by adjusting the color; for example. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to add a video file to a slide and resize the video window.
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Inserting an Audio File
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 enables you to add sound to a presentation. You can add an audio clip; such as applause; to a slide and set the playback options. In this video; Steve English inserts an audio file and sets it to play automatically when the slide displays in the slide show.
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Inserting an Excel Spreadsheet
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can insert Excel spreadsheets into a presentation in order to perform calculations. You can also customize the appearance of a spreadsheet on a slide. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to add an Excel spreadsheet to a presentation.
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Inserting Office Content
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can insert content from other Office applications; such as Word or Excel; into presentations either by linking or embedding. Linked content updates when the linked file changes; whereas embedded content remains static. In this video; Steve English uses the insert functions to link and embed content in a presentation.
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Interactive PowerPoint
You can add interactivity to a Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 presentation to make it more engaging for your attendees. In this video; Josh Penzell uses actions to add interactivity to a presentation.
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Layouts and Slide Setup
It’s a good idea to set up your slide deck before you create a presentation. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 provides several slide layouts; depending on the content. You can also modify the size and orientation of a slide. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to choose slide layouts and modify the size and orientation of the slides in a presentation.
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Making Use of Hyperlinks
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 you can add hyperlinks to a presentation. You can use hyperlinks to navigate to slides in the same presentation; navigate to other files; or open web sites. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to create a hyperlink and a Return action button to navigate between slides.
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Making Use of Screenshots
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can capture specific areas of your screen and add them to your presentation. You can use the Screenshot tool to capture another application; such as a Word document; or a portion of the current screen. In this video; Steve English uses the Screenshot tool to add a screenshot and a screen clipping to his presentation.
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Use Animation Painter
Animation Painter in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to copy animation sequences from one slide to another without reprogramming. In this video; Steve English shows you how to copy-paste wipes; triggers; delays; and durations all with a single stroke of the paint brush.
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Using Guides and Precision
You can use gridlines and guides in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 to align text and images to each other and to margins. In this video; Josh Penzell uses guides to align the objects on a slide.
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Using Slide Sections
In PowerPoint 2010; you can use slide sections to make it easier to manage groups of slides. In this video; Josh Penzell uses two slide sections to group slides and organize content in the slides.
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Adding Charts
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 enables you to display information in a visual format by adding charts to a presentation. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to use the Insert Chart function to add a Column chart; enter chart data; and customize the appearance of the chart.
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Adding Graphics
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can add graphics to a presentation to enhance it visually. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to use the picture functions to insert a photo in a slide.
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Advanced Protection
You can use the advanced protection features of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 to protect a presentation with a password and to certify yourself as the author. In this video; Josh Penzell password protects and certifies a presentation.
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Beautifying Text Boxes
Text boxes in PowerPoint 2010 can be customized and made into exciting visuals. For example; you can change the border and shape or use preset effects. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to customize a text box to help make a presentation stand out.
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Bullets and Numbered Lists
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can use bulleted and numbered lists to present information concisely. You can customize bullet points by changing the bullet color and design; as well as using images. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to customize a bulleted list.
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Choose Presentation Views
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to choose from several different views for your presentation. In this video; Steve English discusses how to choose an appropriate view and navigate between slides and views.
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Combine Shapes
The Combine Shapes tool in PowerPoint brings advanced graphics editing capabilities and enables you to create various interesting shapes. In this video; Steve English shows how you can insert different shapes on a PowerPoint slide and customize the way that shapes interact with each other using the Combine Shapes tool.
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Combining and Comparing Presentations
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 lets you compare the changes that were made in copies of the original presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to use the Compare feature to compare the changes made in a copy of a presentation.
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Compress Pictures to Save File Size
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to compress the images in a PowerPoint presentation to make the file size smaller and manageable. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how you can reduce the file size of a presentation containing a large number of slides; or images; or any other elements on the slides by compressing the pictures in it.
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Constructing and Editing Photo Albums
In PowerPoint 2010; the Photo Album feature is a time-saving way of converting a large number of image files into a presentation. Each image is placed on a separate slide by default. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how you use this feature to create a presentation full of images.
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Creating a Training Video
You can export a PowerPoint 2010 presentation as a video so that audiences without PowerPoint can also view it. In this video; Josh Penzell saves a presentation as a training video.
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Making Use of SmartArt
You can use the SmartArt feature in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 to visually convey concepts; such as hierarchies; processes; or cycles. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to create a cycle graphic and add an animation.
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Making Use of Themes
Using themes in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can add a set of fonts; colors; and backgrounds to give a presentation a professional appearance. You can choose from a selection of default themes; or you can create your own. In this video; Steve English applies a default theme to a basic presentation.
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Making Use of Transitions
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 enables you to add various transitions and effects to slides to enhance a presentation. In this video; Steve English uses the Transition feature to add a transition to the first slide in a presentation.
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Managing Views
When you work with more than one presentation in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can arrange the presentations side by side. There are also several ways in which you can view a presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to manage windows and presentation views.
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Manipulating Graphics
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can manipulate images on slides to make them look their best. You can modify the color; brightness; saturation; and background; as well as the size and angle of an image. In this video; Josh Penzell uses the Format tools to manipulate an image on a slide.
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Printing Presentations
In PowerPoint 2010; you can print a slide deck in various formats and use these as hard copy notes or handouts. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how you use printing options to specify which slides to print and how they should be printed.
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Protect a PowerPoint Presentation
You can protect a PowerPoint 2010 presentation from being changed or copied by unauthorized users. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how you protect a presentation.
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Protect a Presentation From Being Opened
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to configure your PowerPoint presentation with password protection so that only users that you give the password to can open and read it. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to choose a secure passphrase as your password and apply it to your presentation to prevent any unauthorized access.
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Protect a Presentation from Editing
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to configure your PowerPoint presentation so that users can open it and read it; but prevent them from editing it or making any changes to it. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how you can restrict other users edit or change your presentation by applying a password protection.
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Quickly Access Recent Files
There are various ways you can quickly access the presentations that were recently opened in PowerPoint 2010. In this video; Josh Penzell shows how to access recent presentations using the Start menu; a Windows 7 jump list; and PowerPoint's File menu.
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Recording a Slide Show
In PowerPoint 2010; you can rehearse your slide show and record the time you spend on each slide. This then allows you to present without needing to change slides using a mouse or keyboard. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how you automate a presentation that advances through the slides without needing user action.
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Remove the Background from an Image
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to remove the background from an image and keep only that which you want to show your audience. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to remove the unwanted parts and tweak an image and also discusses tips and tricks to make imperfections such as shadows and undefined edges less noticeable.
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Review and Comments Feature
The Review and Comments feature in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 is a very useful tool. It enables you to mark up your suggestions without changing the presentation itself. In this video; Steve English uses the Review and Comments feature to create; view; and remove comments in a presentation.
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Save in a Format with Smaller File Size
Sharing a PowerPoint presentation in a network or sending it in e-mail often becomes difficult because of its large file size. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to reduce the file size in many ways. In this video; Steve English demonstrates the different options you can use to reduce the file size even by more than 90%.
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Save in a Presentation Format
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to save a file in more than two dozen formats; some of which are specifically tailored for doing presentations. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how you can save a PowerPoint presentation in several editable file formats; such as .ppt; .ppsx; and .odp.
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Shapes
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 lets you add shapes to your presentation. Using the Drawing feature; you can draw various shapes and link them using connectors. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add a rectangle; oval; square; and circle to a slide and link them with elbow and curved connectors.
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Share a Presentation Over the Internet
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 enables you to broadcast your PowerPoint presentation to remote audience over the Internet in real time. In this video; Steve English demonstrates the steps to be followed for broadcasting a live slideshow over the Internet; so that users all over the world can watch it.
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Slide Outlines
In PowerPoint 2010; you can plan presentations by using the Outline feature. While creating the outline; you are also building the basic presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how you create an outline for a PowerPoint presentation.
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Transitions versus Animations
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; you can use animations instead of transitions to add effects to your presentation. With animations; you can add multiple effects to images on a single slide and control how the effects display. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to add and control animation effects on a single slide.
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Turn the Mouse into a Laser Pointer
Laser Pointer in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 allows you to show specific items on the screen to your audience. In this video; Steve English shows you how to change the mouse on your computer into a laser pointer and highlight specific elements during your presentation.
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Working with Masters
In Microsoft PowerPoint 2010; every presentation layout is associated with a master slide; which contains the default formatting; such as the font and bullet points. Any changes to the master slide are automatically applied to all the slides in the presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to modify a master slide to make universal changes to a presentation.
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Best Practices
There are various best practices available for making PowerPoint 2010 presentations more engaging and effective. In this video; Josh Penzell explains some basic rules to help avoid poor presentations.
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Text Boxes
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 includes two types of text boxes. Text boxes can have a specific width and wrap text automatically; or they can automatically adjust their width as you enter text. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to create text boxes and change the text layout and appearance.
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Working with Text
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 includes a number of formatting options to emphasize headings and other text in a presentation. In this video; Josh Penzell demonstrates how to make text more presentable by using formatting such as character spacing and WordArt.
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Creating Tables
You can add tables in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 to visually organize data in a presentation. In this video; Steve English demonstrates how to create and modify a simple table.
