Powerpoint Introduction

PowerPoint / Introduction


Objective: To give users an introduction to PowerPoint. Delegates will be able to customise and style presentations, created sophisticated on-screen shows and print their presentations.

Delegates: Maximum 8

This course is suitable for new and recent users of PowerPoint who want to expand and consolidate their knowledge. A basic understanding of using Windows is required, gained either by previous experience or by attendance on an “Introduction to Windows” course.


Delegate numbers are restricted to 8, to ensure personal attention from the trainer


Structure: PC for every delegate

All pass training courses involve extensive hands-on activity including exercises that give participants practical experience of using PowerPoint’s tools.

Duration: 1 day 9.30 am – 4.30 pm
Further Training: PowerPoint Advanced
Course Outline:
PowerPoint Introduction
· Designing a Presentation

Getting Started with PowerPoint
· Starting PowerPoint

· The PowerPoint Screen

· The Title Bar; The Menu Bar; The Toolbars

· Menus and Submenus; SpeedKeys

· The Scroll Bars

· The Status Bar

· Navigating Between PowerPoint Views

· Zooming In and Out; Exiting PowerPoint

Getting Assistance with PowerPoint
· Using the Office Assistant

· Getting Help Without the Office Assistant

· Manipulating the Help Window

· Finding Out What is on the Screen

Working with Text Slides
· Designing Effective Slides

· Creating a New Blank Presentation

· Entering Text in Normal View or Slide View

· Moving the Insertion Point; Selecting/Deleting Text

· Moving and Copying Text

· Converting Case; Importing Text

· Entering and Editing Text in Outline View

· Using the Text Tool; Saving and Closing Presentations

Working with PowerPoint Objects
· Opening a Recently Used Presentation

· Switching Between Open Presentations

· Understanding Objects; Using the Office Clipboard

· Undoing Incorrect Edits; Redoing and Repeating Edits

· Reordering the Presentation in Slide Sorter View

Formatting and Proofing Tools
· Formatting Text; Aligning Text

· Changing Paragraph and Line Spacing

· Changing Bullet Characteristics

· Creating Numbered Lists

· The Format Painter; Checking Spelling

· Finding and Replacing

Working with Visual Elements
· Inserting Clip Art Objects

· Drawing Objects

· Drawing AutoShape Objects

· Using Constraint Keys

· Changing the Properties of Objects

· Using WordArt

· Grouping Objects

Creating an Overall Look
· Using Presentation Templates

· Using Design Templates; Adding Footers

On-screen Presentations
· Setting Up a Slide Show

· Delivering a Slide Show

· Getting Help During a Slide Show

· Annotating Slides; Simple Animation Effects

· Creating Custom Animation Effects

Creating Output
· Previewing the Presentation in Black and White

· Printing the Presentation

· Creating and Printing Notes Pages

· Printing Handouts


Fee : £220 + VAT