How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003

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ISBN: 9780072229721 | 0072229721
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Copyright: 9/25/2003

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From the publishers who show youHow to Do Everything, here is the ideal resource for anyone who wants to create rich presentations with PowerPoint. You'll find out how to use all the features of the software and get coverage of key topics, such as creating a well-written outline, the fine points of graphic design, and tips for delivering the presentation in front of an audience. Also included is a section on Microsoft Producer, a free add-in for PowerPoint that manages streaming media for Web and CD-based presentations

Acknowledgments

xii

Introduction

xiii

PART I Create a Presentation

CHAPTER 1 Get Started with Presentations

(22)

Get Your Message Across

(1)

Open a Presentation

(6)

Start PowerPoint

(1)

Use the Getting Started Task Pane

(2)

Use the Open Dialog Box

(3)

View a Presentation

(8)

Look at the Screen

(2)

Get the Most out of the Toolbars and Menus

(1)

Use the Appropriate View

(5)

Move Around a Presentation

(1)

Use the Task Panes

(1)

Get Help When You Need It

(1)

Save a Presentation

(4)

Save So You Can Find It Fast Next Time

(1)

Back Up Your Presentations

(1)

Summary

(1)

CHAPTER 2 Create Your First Presentation

(42)

Create Your Presentation

(10)

Use the AutoContent Wizard

(2)

Choose a Background Design

(3)

Start from Scratch

(1)

Start a New Presentation from an Existing One

(1)

Lay Out a Slide with AutoLayouts

(3)

Complete the Presentation Structure

(1)

Structure a Presentation from an Outline

(9)

Understand Outlines

(1)

Create an Outline in PowerPoint

(4)

Import an Outline

(3)

Add Text to a Presentation

(9)

Use Text Placeholders

(1)

Create Text Boxes

(2)

Place Text in AutoShapes

(1)

Use WordArt

(4)

Eliminate Spelling and Style Errors

(4)

Check Spelling

(1)

Use the Style Checker

(2)

Find Synonyms

(1)

Create a Summary Slide

(1)

Complete a Presentation: Tutorial

(7)

Develop the Framework

(2)

Add Slides

(1)

Add a Chart

(2)

Move a Slide

(1)

Add Animation

(1)

View the Slide Show

(1)

Summary

(1)

CHAPTER 3 EditText

(28)

Edit for Clarity

(16)

Move and Copy Text

(1)

Use the Clipboard Task Pane

(1)

Edit Placeholder Text

(5)

Edit Text in AutoShapes and Text Boxes

(2)

Edit WordArt Text

(1)

Add Symbols

(1)

Use AutoCorrect

(2)

Act on Data with Smart Tags

(2)

Choose Text with Style

(5)

Use the Right Font for the Message

(1)

Make a Font Bigger or Smaller

(4)

Add, Delete, and Rearrange Slides

(4)

Work in Slide Sorter View

(1)

Import Slides from Other Presentations

(2)

Keep a Slide Library

(1)

Summary

(2)

CHAPTER 4 Format Bullets and Paragraphs

(22)

Create a Bulleted List

(7)

Choose a Bullet Type

(1)

Set Bullet Size and Color

(2)

Use an Image as a Bullet

(2)

Create Numbered Lists

101

(2)

Work with Paragraphs

103

(10)

Understand Paragraph Formatting

103

(1)

Use the Ruler

104

(2)

Indent Text

106

(2)

Set Tabs

108

(1)

Align Text

109

(2)

Set Line Spacing

111

(2)

Summary

113

(4)

PART II Add Multimedia Elements to Your Presentation

CHAPTER 5 Add Art and Graphic Objects

117

(48)

Create an Impact with Graphics

118

(2)

Use Clip Art

120

(8)

Find Art in the Clip Organizer

120

(3)

Create Your Own Clip Art Collection

123

(3)

Insert Picture Files

126

(1)

Create a Photo Album

126

(2)

Edit Pictures

128

(14)

Use PowerPoint's Basic Tools

128

(2)

Use the Picture Toolbar

130

(9)

Edit Graphic Files

139

(3)

Create Drawing Objects

142

(10)

Use the Draw Toolbar

142

(1)

Insert AutoShapes

142

(7)

Format Drawing Objects

149

(3)

Edit Drawing Objects

152

(6)

Select Objects

152

(1)

Group and Ungroup Objects

153

(1)

Reorder Objects

154

(1)

Move Objects

154

(1)

Duplicate Objects

154

(1)

Delete Objects

154

(2)

Resize and Scale Objects

156

(1)

Rotate and Flip Objects

156

(1)

Edit Points

157

(1)

Edit Connectors

157

(1)

Change One AutoShape to Another

158

(1)

Lay Out Your Slides with Precision

158

(4)

Use the Rulers

158

(1)

Use Guides

158

(1)

Snap to the Grid and to Objects

159

(1)

Constrain Shape and Direction

160

(1)

Nudge Objects

161

(1)

Align and Distribute Objects

161

(1)

Tips on Design and Layout

162

(2)

Make Text Simple and Consistent

162

(1)

Follow a Simple Plan

163

(1)

Consider Color and Rhythm

163

(1)

Summary

164

(1)

CHAPTER 6 Work with Colors, Borders, Fills, and 3-D Effects

165

(26)

Work with Color Schemes

166

(6)

Choose a Color Scheme

167

(2)

Create Your Own Color Scheme

169

(3)

Change Backgrounds

172

(7)

Create Gradient Backgrounds

174

(1)

Create Texture Backgrounds

175

(1)

Create Pattern Backgrounds

176

(1)

Create Picture Backgrounds

176

(3)

Format Lines and Borders

179

(2)

Work with Fills

181

(2)

Change Fill Color

181

(1)

Format Fills in the Dialog Box

182

(1)

Create 3-D Effects

183

(7)

Create Shadows

183

(1)

Use the Shadow Settings

184

(2)

Create 3-D Shapes

186

(1)

Control 3-D Settings

187

(3)

Summary

190

(1)

CHAPTER 7 Coordinate Presentations with Slide Masters

191

(20)

Understand the Slide Master

192

(9)

Enter Slide Master View

193

(1)

Manage Slide Masters

194

(1)

Change the Background and Color Scheme

195

(1)

Format Headings and Bulleted Text

195

(1)

Add Placeholders

196

(1)

Add Repeating Objects and Animation

196

(1)

Add a Footer

197

(3)

Make Exceptions

200

(1)

Understand the Title Master

201

(2)

Enter Title Master View

201

(1)

Format Title Slides

202

(1)

Understand the Handout Master

203

(2)

Enter Handout Master View

203

(1)

Format the Handout Master

204

(1)

Understand the Notes Master

205

(2)

Enter Notes Master View

206

(1)

Format the Notes Master

206

(1)

Set Page Size

207

(1)

Create Your Own Design Templates

207

(3)

Summary

210

(1)

CHAPTER 8 Incorporate Graphs, Tables, and Organization Charts

211

(34)

Present Data Simply

212

(1)

Add Graphs to a Slide

213

(20)

Enter Data on the Datasheet

214

(2)

Import Data

216

(1)

Choose the Right Chart Type

217

(8)

Format a Chart

225

(7)

Insert a Chart from Microsoft Excel

232

(1)

Present Data in a Table

233

(5)

Create a Table

233

(2)

Import a Table

235

(1)

Format a Table

236

(2)

Work with Diagrams

238

(5)

Format a Diagram

239

(2)

Format an Organization Chart

241

(2)

Summary

243

(2)

CHAPTER 9 Add Animation to a Presentation

245

(24)

Create Professional Animation

246

(17)

Animate Text and Objects

246

(1)

Use Animation Schemes for Quick Results

247

(1)

Use Custom Animation for Maximum Control

248

(11)

Animate Charts and Diagrams

259

(2)

Add Animated GIF Files

261

(1)

Add Flash Animation to a Slide

261

(2)

Transition from Slide to Slide

263

(4)

Use Transitions Wisely

263

(1)

Choose the Ideal Transition Style

264

(3)

Summary

267

(2)

CHAPTER 10 Use Multimedia

269

(22)

Create a Mood with Sounds and Music

270

(1)

Insert Sound or Music Files

270

(8)

Specify Play Settings

272

(2)

Use Media Clips

274

(2)

Add a CD Soundtrack

276

(2)

Show Movies with Video Clips

278

(4)

Record Narration

282

(2)

Use Microsoft Producer

284

(3)

Add Content to Producer

284

(3)

Summary

287

(4)

PART III Manage and Convey a Presentation

CHAPTER 11 Interact with Others

291

(26)

Add Flexibility with Hyperlinks

292

(6)

Create Hyperlinks

292

(5)

Create an E-mail from a Slide

297

(1)

Edit Hyperlinks

298

(1)

Use Action Buttons to Control Navigation

298

(4)

Navigate Within a Presentation

299

(2)

Use Action Settings

301

(1)

Move Data

302

(7)

Use the Clipboard and Drag-and-Drop

302

(1)

Import and Export Files

303

(2)

Insert OLE Objects

305

(1)

Link Objects

305

(1)

Manage Files

306

(3)

Collaborate with Others

309

(7)

Share and Send a Presentation

309

(2)

Review a Presentation

311

(1)

Compare and Merge a Presentation

312

(3)

Collaborate Online

315

(1)

Create Discussions on a Presentation

315

(1)

Summary

316

(1)

CHAPTER 12 Display a Presentation on the World Wide Web

317

(12)

Show Presentations on the Web

318

(10)

Use PowerPoint to Create Web Pages

318

(1)

Create a Viewer-Controlled Presentation

319

(3)

Publish a Presentation to the Web

322

(4)

Save a Presentation to an FTP Site

326

(1)

Test Your Web Site

327

(1)

Summary

328

(1)

CHAPTER 13 Customize PowerPoint

329

(40)

Customize PowerPoint's Options

330

(8)

Use the Options Dialog Box

330

(6)

Use the AutoCorrect Dialog Box

336

(1)

Configure Voice Recognition

337

(1)

Customize Menus

338

(6)

Create Your Own Menus

338

(2)

Modify Existing Menus

340

(1)

Work with Shortcut Menus

341

(3)

Customize Toolbars

344

(6)

Manage Toolbars

344

(1)

Add and Remove Toolbar Buttons

345

(1)

Create a New Toolbar

346

(2)

Create Toolbar Buttons

348

(2)

Work with Macros

350

(5)

Record a Macro

351

(1)

Use a Macro

352

(2)

Manage Macros

354

(1)

Program with VBA

355

(12)

Understand the Object Model

356

(2)

Use Methods and Properties

358

(1)

Use VBA in Your Presentations

359

(8)

Summary

367

(2)

CHAPTER 14 Prepare to Deliver Your Presentation

369

(20)

Decide on the Best Slide Format

370

(5)

Print Handouts

370

(1)

Use 35mm Slides

370

(1)

Use Overhead Transparencies

371

(1)

Present Directly from a Computer

372

(1)

Run a Presentation on an Autorun CD

372

(3)

Choose the Best Equipment

375

(4)

Time Your Presentation

379

(3)

Set the Timing

379

(2)

Use Timing When You Present

381

(1)

Set Slide Show Parameters

382

(1)

Prepare Your Notes

383

(2)

Create Slide Show Variations

385

(2)

Create a Custom Show

385

(1)

Edit a Custom Show

386

(1)

Use a Custom Show

386

(1)

Summary

387

(2)

CHAPTER 15 Present Your Slide Show

389

(18)

Print and Use Handouts

390

(1)

Send the Presentation to Microsoft Word

391

(2)

Use PowerPoint Viewer

393

(2)

Present a Slide Show with PowerPoint Viewer

394

(1)

Learn Professional Presentation Skills

395

(5)

Set Up the Room and Check Your Equipment

396

(1)

Speak in Front of a Group

397

(1)

Cope with Disasters

398

(1)

Be Prepared When Using Computer Projection

399

(1)

Control Your Presentation

400

(5)

Mark Slides as You Present

404

(1)

Use Hyperlinks and Action Buttons

405

(1)

Summary

405

(2)

Index

407

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