PowerPointBasics.pdf

Introduce your presentation here.

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Use the design tab to find a subtle background. Use a font color that is easily read against the background color. Use the new slide feature on the home tab to insert a new slide. Choose the type of slide that is needed. The most common slides are the Title Content and the Two Content. They will automatically include the heading and the section for the bullets.

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Be sure to use a heading that explains what is contained on the slide. Use the same font sizes throughout the presentation. If you use 48 pt. font for this heading, use it for all of the headings. The same goes for the bullet points.

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The details of the presentation will appear in the notes section. This is where the narrative of the live presentation would be if you were going to present this to an audience. Be sure to explain what is included on the slide. Place in-text citations in the notes if source information is used (Sample, 2016).

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Most presentations should include graphics of some kind. These can include images, graphs, charts, or SmartArt.

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SmartArt Images can be used to show different types of information. SmartArt can be found on the Insert tab. There are various styles of graphics that display information in different ways.

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Include references on a separate slide. The font on this slide can be smaller to fit the references. This font is 24 pt.

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