Microsoft PowerPoint

 

     Microsoft PowerPoint 

Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful presentation application that enables you to create dynamic and visually appealing presentations. Here is a brief overview of how to use PowerPoint:

Ø Start by opening Microsoft PowerPoint and selecting a blank presentation or using a template.

Ø Add slides: Use the "Home" tab to add new slides to your presentation. There are different types of slides you can choose from, such as Title Slides, Bulleted List Slides, and Two Column Text Slides.

Ø Add text: To add text to your slides, simply click on the text placeholder and start typing. You can format the text using the options in the "Home" tab, such as changing the font, size, and color.

Ø Add images and other media: You can add images, videos, and other media to your slides by using the "Insert" tab. You can also use the "Picture" or "Shapes" options to add graphics to your slides.

Ø Format your slides: You can use the "Design" tab to format your slides with different colors, themes, and layouts. You can also add background images and colors.

Ø Add transitions and animations: To make your presentation more engaging, you can add transitions between slides and animations to your text and images. You can find these options in the "Transitions" and "Animations" tabs.

Ø Save and present your presentation: When you are ready, you can save your presentation and then either present it in person or share it with others. To present in person, use the "Slide Show" tab to start your presentation. To share your presentation, you can save it as a PDF or send it as an email attachment.

By using these basic steps, you can create a simple but effective PowerPoint presentation. Keep in mind that PowerPoint offers many more advanced features, such as adding charts, tables, and SmartArt, that can help you create even more dynamic presentations.

 

Shortcuts for MS Powerpoint

Here are the commonly used keyboard shortcuts in Powepoint:

Ctrl + D - Duplicate slide

Ctrl + Shift + D - Duplicate slide to new presentation

Ctrl + Delete -     Delete slide

Ctrl + Shift + T - Add new table

Ctrl + Alt + T -  Add new table

Ctrl + Shift + G - Add new graphic

Ctrl + Alt + G -  Add new graphic

Ctrl + Shift + I - Add new image

Ctrl + Alt + I -  Add new image

Ctrl + Shift + H -  Add new hyperlink

Ctrl + Alt + H -  Add new hyperlink

Ctrl + Shift + F - Find and replace

Ctrl + Alt + F – Find and replace

Ctrl + Shift + R  - Replace all

Ctrl + Alt + R - Replace all

Ctrl + Shift + L -  Add new list

Ctrl + Alt + L -  Add new list

Ctrl + Shift + M - Add new media

Ctrl + Alt + M - Add new media

Ctrl + Shift + C - Copy slide

Ctrl + Alt + C -  Copy slide

Ctrl + Shift + X -Cut slide

Ctrl + Alt + X -  Cut slide

Ctrl + Shift + V -  Paste slide

Ctrl + Alt + V - Paste slide

Ctrl + Shift + B -Bold text

Ctrl + Alt + B - Bold text

Ctrl + Shift + I - Italic text

Ctrl + Alt + I -   Italic text

Ctrl + Shift + U -   Underline text

Ctrl + Alt + U -  Underline text

Ctrl + Shift + Z - Undo action

Ctrl + Alt + Z - Undo action

Ctrl + Shift + Y -  Redo action

Ctrl + Alt + Y -  Redo action

Ctrl + Shift + Q  Quick format

Ctrl + Alt + Q -Quick format

Ctrl + Shift + K - Add new slide master

Ctrl + Alt + K -  Add new slide master

Ctrl + Shift + E -  Add new slide layout

Ctrl + Alt + E -  Add new slide layout

Ctrl + Shift + W  Close presentation window

Ctrl + Alt + W -  Close presentation window