Prerequisite

This course presumes that the user has a basic knowledge of Windows concepts (such as My Computer, cutting, copying, selecting, and pasting) as well as a basic knowledge of PowerPoint concepts (such as toolbars, menus, and the interface components).

Details

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Course Outline

Microsoft PowerPoint enables users to communicate clearly their ideas through high impact presentations.

The series of PowerPoint training courses will help the students to learn how to create powerful presentations, apply a common look and feel through consistent layouts of their work and to share and manage presentation efficiently.

Section 1: Advanced File Tasks

• Lesson 1.1: Using My Computer within PowerPoint
  • Navigating with My Computer
  • Performing Basic Tasks with My Computer
  • Changing Views with My Computer
  • Using the My Computer Toolbar
  • Using the My Places Toolbar
• Lesson 1.2: Saving Your Files
  • Using File Formats
  • Exporting a File to PDF
  • Using File Properties
  • Using Auto Recover
• Lesson 1.3: Using Templates
  • Opening a Template
  • Using a Template
  • Downloading Templates
  • Creating a Template
• Lesson 1.4: Navigating the Slide Show
  • Navigating the Slide Show
  • Using the Navigation Buttons
  • Using the Pointer Button

Section 2: Adding Tables and Charts

• Lesson 2.1: Creating and Working with Tables
  • Inserting a Table
  • Drawing a Table
  • Using the Table Tools Tab
  • Working with Cells
  • Inserting an Excel Table
  • The Insert Excel Table Tabs
• Lesson 2.2: Formatting a Table
  • Setting Style Options
  • Setting Table Styles
  • Changing the Shade of a Fill
  • Applying Borders
  • Adding Effects
  • Drawing Borders
  • Adding and Formatting WordArt
• Lesson 2.3: Working with Charts and Graphs
  • Creating and Linking Worksheet Charts and Graphs
  • Chart Tools Tab
  • Incorporating Titles and Data
  • Legends and Labels
• Lesson 2.4: Working with SmartArt
  • Creating SmartArt
  • SmartArt Tools
  • Resizing Diagrams
  • Inserting a SmartArt Graphic from a Slide

Section 3: Adding Graphics

• Lesson 3.1: Customizing Your Diagrams
  • Inserting a Symbol or Special Character
  • Adding and Editing Shapes
  • Changing Diagram Types and Design Schemes
  • Incorporating Text
• Lesson 3.2: Working with Text Boxes
  • Adding a Text Box
  • Selecting Text Boxes
  • Deleting a Text Box
  • Moving a Text Box
  • Resizing a Text Box
  • Rotating a Text Box
  • Formatting a Text Box
  • The Drawing Tools Tab
• Lesson 3.3: ClipArt
  • Searching for ClipArt
  • Inserting ClipArt
  • Formatting ClipArt
• Lesson 3.4: Other Illustrations
  • Inserting a Photo from a File
  • Inserting a Photo Album
  • Updating a Photo Album

Section 4: Adding Audio/Visual Effects

• Lesson 4.1: Adding a Movie
  • Insert Movie from the Clip Organizer or File
  • Movie Tools
  • Deleting a Movie
• Lesson 4.2: Adding a Sound Clip
  • Insert Sound Clip from Clip Organizer or File
  • Sound Tools
  • Recording a Sound
  • Playing a CD
  • Deleting a Sound
• Lesson 4.3: Using Animation
  • Entrance, Emphasis and Exit Effects
  • Add and Draw Motion Paths
• Lesson 4.4: Advanced Animation Options
  • Speeds and Timing Options
  • Using Slide Transitions
  • Creating a Custom Animation
  • Step-By-Step
  • Skill Sharpener