Important
Important
To add a new slide, click on the "Home" tab and then click "New Slide," or use the shortcut Ctrl
+ M.
The Slide Master is used to create and manage a consistent layout and design across all slides in
a presentation.
Go to the "Insert" tab, click on "Chart," then choose the desired chart type.
A transition is an effect that controls how one slide moves to the next during a presentation.
Select the object, go to the "Animations" tab, & choose an animation from the options available.
Presenter View allows the presenter to view speaker notes and upcoming slides while the
audience sees only the slide show.
Select the text or object, right-click, choose "Link," and then enter the URL or slide link.
It allows users to practice the presentation and set the timing for each slide automatically.
A slide layout defines the arrangement of text, images, and other elements on a slide. It can be
chosen from predefined templates.
At the bottom of the slide, click the "Notes" section and type your speaker notes.
Q13: What are slide layouts and why are they important?
Slide layouts are pre-designed templates that help structure the content on a slide. They ensure
consistency and improve the presentation’s design.
Right-click on the slide, select "Format Background," and choose a color, gradient, or image for
the background.
The 'Slide Show' tab provides tools for managing the presentation, such as starting the slideshow,
setting up timings, and recording narration.
Select multiple objects, right-click, and choose "Group" to combine them into a single object for
easier movement and resizing.
The 'Align' feature helps arrange objects evenly on a slide (e.g., aligning text boxes, images, etc.,
to the left, right, center, etc.).
Go to the "Insert" tab, click "Video," and choose "Video on my PC" or "Online Video."
The Format Painter allows you to copy formatting from one object (e.g., font style, color) and
apply it to another.
Go to the "Design" tab, click "Themes," and select a custom theme or browse for a theme file.
Q21: What is the function of "Duplicate Slide"?
"Duplicate Slide" allows you to quickly create a copy of the current slide. Right-click on the
slide and choose "Duplicate Slide."
Select the text, go to the "Home" tab, and adjust the font size using the drop-down menu or
increase/decrease buttons.
Smart Guides are alignment lines that appear automatically to help position objects evenly or in
relation to other objects.
Go to the "Insert" tab, click "Shapes," and choose the desired shape (e.g., rectangle, circle)
The 'Slide Sorter' view displays all slides in thumbnail format, allowing you to organize and
reorder slides more easily.
Go to the "Design" tab and select a theme. It will apply to all slides in the presentation.
The 'Zoom' feature allows you to adjust the view of slides for better editing or presentation
preparation, located in the lower-right corner or in the "View" tab.
Q28: How do you set the timing for each slide in a presentation?
Use the "Transitions" tab, set the time in the "Advance Slide" section, or use "Rehearse Timings"
under the "Slide Show" tab.
"Record Slide Show" allows you to record narration and slide timings for each slide, which can
be played back during the presentation.
Go to the "Insert" tab, click "Table," and choose the number of rows and columns for your table.