This free course, The Power of PowerPoint, will teach such basics as creating a new presentation to more intermediate features like links to external files. Each lesson will provide step-by-step instructions to accomplish common tasks. At the end of this course you will be able to create a presentation that includes text, images, animation, and links. You will also be able to view and create a "portable" presentation. Note: This course will reference PowerPoint version 2000. However, the features of other PowerPoint versions are very similar.
Free Course: The Power of PowerPoint
Lesson 1: The Basics of PowerPoint
Why use PowerPoint over a slide projector and poster board? Who uses PowerPoint? These and other questions regarding the effective use of...
Why use PowerPoint? PowerPoint books, help resources, and web links Ready, Set, Here we go! Help Features to the Rescue View, Toolbars, and O.C.S. Bibliography for Lesson 1
Lesson 2: How to Create the Core of Your Presentation
The heart of your presentation contains the text and images. We will learn how to add text and images. We'll also work on text formatting including... Basic Components of a PowerPoint Presentation How to Add Text and Lists How to Add Clip Art and Images How to Modify Text Font, Size, and Impact How to Modify Images Spell Check and Slide Sorter Bibliography for Lesson 2
Lesson 3: How to Create Links, Transitions and Print
Learn how to link to Internet resources, other files, and to other slides within your presentation.... The Power of Links, Transitions, and Printing Links to Word and Excel Files How to View your Slide Show Speaker Notes and Printing Bibliography for Lesson 3
Lesson 4: Pump Up the "Power" of Your Presentation
You have created a basic presentation and now it is time to add flare. We'll look at animation and media features in this lesson.... Powerful Tools in PowerPoint Animation and Media Features More Cool Links to PowerPoint Resources Make Your Presentation Portable Discussion Questions Bibliography for Lesson 4 Create Your Own Presentation
Course Wrapup