PowerPoint has a lot of functionality, but sometimes you need a tool that isn't there. That's when add-ins come into play. An add-in is a program that runs in PowerPoint. Often, an add-in will provide a completely new service, such as a photo library or a multiple-choice quiz. The add-in I want to … [Read more...] about ToolsToo an inexpensive, extremely useful PPT add-in
PowerPoint presentations for trade show booths
Exhibiting at trade shows and conferences is a great way to reach a targeted audience for your products and services. Booth space can be expensive, so it's important to get the most out of your investment. That's why you should be thinking about providing a quality user experience when you're … [Read more...] about PowerPoint presentations for trade show booths
What’s your Presentation Plan B?
If you've been presenting for any length of time, you've experienced some sort of technical glitch in your presentation. How presenters react to technical glitches is what separates the pros from the noobs! Have a Plan B for when things go south. Here are two examples of real-life presentation … [Read more...] about What’s your Presentation Plan B?
How to fake PowerPoint’s Morph transition
As a PowerPoint professional, I keep up with the latest versions of the software with an Office 365 subscription and by being an Office Insider. It's pretty sweet, because I get to use all kinds of cool new toys that make presentations look awesome...but only on my computer. Here's how I got … [Read more...] about How to fake PowerPoint’s Morph transition
How to create a fun PowerPoint game
PowerPoint is often viewed as an instrument of destruction. True, in the hands of an uncaring person a PowerPoint presentation can ruin any idea. However, I recently came across the use of PowerPoint as a force for good that I'd like to share with you. Not only did the presenter use PowerPoint in an … [Read more...] about How to create a fun PowerPoint game
A great presentation is more than just pretty slides
It can be daunting to create a presentation from scratch. Many people start by designing a set of great-looking slides, then developing a script to match. But this is the exact opposite of what you should be doing. You need to start with a strong foundation of ideas and words before you get to the … [Read more...] about A great presentation is more than just pretty slides
The best PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts
There are a few keyboard shortcuts for PowerPoint that I rely on so often I don't even know I'm using them. Unless I'm trying to do it on a Mac, in which case they don't work (sorry, Mac folks!). But if you use PowerPoint on a PC, then you can take advantage of these great keyboard shortcuts to … [Read more...] about The best PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts
What size should my slides be, 16:9 or 4:3?
Deciding on a slide format used to be easy when there was only one choice. Nowadays, you can choose between 4:3 format or 16:9. What do these numbers mean and which size should you choose for your presentations? What the numbers mean The above notation is called the "aspect ratio," or the ratio of … [Read more...] about What size should my slides be, 16:9 or 4:3?