Tips for PowerPoint

 

                                                                           Top Tips

• Instead of saving the presentation with the extension *.ppt, go to FILE » SAVE AS and save it as *.pps (PowerPoint Show). This allows you to save the file on your desktop, so when you click on it, the presentation starts automatically. No opening up PowerPoint program first!
• Save your work constantly. This way, if you accidentally hit the exit button or your computer shuts down, you won't lose all your hard work!
• Make sure your PowerPoint presentation is compatible with the device you will be presenting it on. Your version of PowerPoint may be different than another computers version. To assure your presentation will always work with other people's computers, it may be a good idea to have a copy of Microsoft's PowerPoint Viewer 2007 with you.
• Just about any type of file you can think of can be inserted into a presentation, even Macros to make PowerPoint presentations interactive.
• If you are proficient in Word, then you might notice that PowerPoint follows a lot of the same rules, such as highlighting and deleting slides like a Word paragraph.
• These instructions might differ slightly for different versions of PowerPoint.
• If you can't get the drift of it after making your second presentation (nothing fancy), it is good to get a guidebook from your local library or have someone show you how to make a simple presentation.
• Keep a backup copy with you. The corrupt flash drive, broken floppy disk, faulty Internet connection, and/or scratched CD could cause major problems if encountered.
• If you do not have PowerPoint, you can download the OpenOffice.org Suite and save files in PowerPoint format for free.
• For a neat presentation, it is good to only have a few pictures or not too much writing. Seek to keep it simple and uncluttered.