Microsoft Powerpoint 2013 Introduction

Who Should Attend the Course?

This intensive, hands-on one-day training course is intended for new users of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 who want to become productive in the shortest possible time. All candidates are required to bring their own Laptop with the software already installed to the sessions.

Prerequisites

Delegates should be proficient in using a PC with the Microsoft Windows operating system, but no prior experience with PowerPoint is required.

What will I learn?

• To understand the capability and overall functionality of PowerPoint 2013
• Understand the ribbon interface and gain an overview of tabs and groups of tools
• Use formatting and editing tools to work with text
• Add shapes and drawing objects to a presentation
• Work with layout and print a presentation
• Finalise a presentation with reviewing and animation tools

Course Outline

Getting Started with PowerPoint 2013

• Meeting Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2013 • Creating a Presentation • Working with Your Presentation • Editing Your Presentation • Arranging Slides • Getting Help in PowerPoint

Understanding & Customising the PowerPoint Interface

• Getting Acquainted • The Quick Access Toolbar • Tabs and Groups • Customizing the Ribbon

Creating and Formatting Presentations

• Using Templates • Working with Text Boxes • Basic Editing Tools • Formatting Text • Formatting Text • Advanced Text Tools

Adding Shapes and Art to Your Presentation

• Drawing Shapes • Working with Shapes • Working with Text and Shapes • Advanced Shape Tasks

Viewing and Printing Your Presentation

• Using Layouts and Views • Viewing a Slide Show • Preparing Your Presentation • Printing Your Presentation

Adding the Finishing Touches

• Research Tools • Using Themes and Backgrounds • Creating Slide Transitions • Creating Basic Animations • Creating Advanced Animations