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
Nobody likes busywork and pointless tasks
Have you ever been assigned a task only to find out afterwards that there was no point to completing it? If you're a marketer or public speaker, you have to avoid the temptation to give your audience busywork disguised as something they need to do. Because when they find out what you've done, … [Read more...] about Nobody likes busywork and pointless tasks
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?
PowerPoint templates and Office themes explained
If you're a presentation designer and you want to make it easy for people to create great looking slides consistently, PowerPoint templates and Office themes are the best! I thought I'd take a few minutes to explain what templates and themes are and the differences between the two. Templates and … [Read more...] about PowerPoint templates and Office themes explained
Why slide counts don’t matter
Have you ever been told that you could only have a certain number of slides in your presentation, like 3 or 5? Crazy, right? How could you possibly condense everything you want to say into just a few slides? I think the better question, though, is "Why should you have to?" Why people limit slide … [Read more...] about Why slide counts don’t matter
Become a PowerPoint ninja with the Alt key
Think about how many times you hit Ctrl+C for Copy, Ctrl+P for Print, etc. and you'll understand how keyboard shortcuts speed up your workflow. Well, it's time to move past the Control key and graduate to the Alt key. It's a feature, not a bug Have you ever been typing in PowerPoint and suddenly … [Read more...] about Become a PowerPoint ninja with the Alt key