Class Notes: Introduction to PowerPoint
I. What is Microsoft PowerPoint?
PowerPoint is a presentation software used for creating and delivering visual
presentations.
It's part of the Microsoft Office suite and widely used in business, education, and more.
II. PowerPoint Presentation Components
A PowerPoint presentation is composed of slides, which can be thought of as individual
pages.
Each slide can contain text, images, charts, and other multimedia elements.
III. The PowerPoint Interface
The PowerPoint interface consists of the Ribbon (containing tabs), Slides Pane (on the
left), and Slide View (in the center).
IV. Creating a New Presentation
To start a new presentation, go to the File tab, select New, and choose a blank
presentation.
You can also choose from various built-in templates.
V. Slide Layout
Slides can have different layouts (Title Slide, Content Slide, etc.) that determine how
content is arranged.
VI. Entering Text
To add text, click on a text box (or title) and start typing.
Use the formatting options in the Home tab to style text.
VII. Adding Images
Insert images by going to the Insert tab and selecting Pictures. Choose an image from
your computer.
VIII. Slide Transitions
Slide transitions control how each slide appears and exits during the presentation.
You can set slide transitions from the Transitions tab.
IX. Adding Animations
Animations are effects applied to individual objects (text, images) on a slide.
You can add animations from the Animations tab.
X. Slide Sorter View
Slide Sorter View allows you to rearrange the order of slides and view an overview of
your presentation.
Access it from the View tab.
XI. Slide Show Mode
To view your presentation, use Slide Show mode (F5 or from the Slide Show tab).
Navigate through slides using arrow keys or mouse clicks.
XII. Saving and Exporting
Save your presentation with Ctrl+S or File > Save.
To export, go to File > Export and choose a format (e.g., PDF).
XIII. Tips and Shortcuts
Use Ctrl+C for copy, Ctrl+X for cut, and Ctrl+V for paste.
Undo with Ctrl+Z and redo with Ctrl+Y.
Apply common formatting with the Home tab (bold, italic, alignment).
XIV. Homework
Practice creating a simple presentation with a few slides, text, and images.
Experiment with slide transitions and animations.
