4 hour PowerPoint Course

PowerPoint Basic

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PowerPoint Basic Course Outline

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Skill Pre-assess Lesson Post-assess Learning mode
PowerPoint Fundamentals
Understand the Screen

Explore the PowerPoint interface layout

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Create a New Presentation

Make a PowerPoint from blank or template

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Open a Presentation

Open a PowerPoint file from any location

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Save a Presentation

Save PowerPoint as PDF step by step

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AutoRecover

Recover unsaved PowerPoint files fast

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Navigate a Presentation

Navigate directly to any slide in PowerPoint

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Change Views

Organize slides in PowerPoint Outline View

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Print

Print PowerPoint slides handouts and notes

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The Quick Access Toolbar

Customize Quick Access Toolbar shortcuts

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Share a Presentation

Send PowerPoint to others and collaborate

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Help

Get PowerPoint help and training tips

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Close and Exit

Close your PowerPoint file safely every time

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Work with Presentations
Add and Lay Out Slides

Change slide layout for cleaner PowerPoint

Add Slides from External Sources

Combine multiple PowerPoints into one file

Cut, Copy, and Paste

Copy and paste content into PowerPoint

Undo and Redo

Fix mistakes fast in PowerPoint slides

Slide Notes

Print slides with presenter notes view

Resize the Window

Zoom the PowerPoint window for better view

Comments

Insert review comments on PowerPoint slides

Compare Presentations

Compare slide changes between PowerPoints

Check Spelling

Run spell check across PowerPoint slides

Find and Replace

Find and replace text across PowerPoint

Set File Properties

Add author keywords and title in PowerPoint

Inspect and Protect

Password protect your PowerPoint file

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Organize a Presentation
Outline View

Edit slides in PowerPoint Outline View

Sections

Use PowerPoint sections to group slides

Slide Sorter View

Arrange slides in Slide Sorter View fast

Duplicate and Copy Slides

Copy and reuse slides in PowerPoint

Move and Hide Slides

Hide or reorder slides during slideshow

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Deliver a Slideshow
Present a Slide Show

Start your PowerPoint slideshow smoothly

Slide Show Tools

Use laser pointer in slideshow view

Presenter View

Use Presenter View with notes and tools

Custom Slide Shows

Create custom PowerPoint show for audiences

Convert Presentations to Video

Convert your presentation to video export

Present Online

Present your PowerPoint online live

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