PowerPoint II

PowerPoint Tips and Tricks

Toolbar Tips

You can customize your toolbar to contain buttons for tasks that you routinely conduct.Click View…Toolbars…Customize.Click the Commands Tab and choose the desired task.Click and drag the accompanying icon to your preferred location in the toolbar.Close the customize window.

Setting up the Show

To set up the presentation to run continuously, click Slide Show…Set Up Show.Check ‘loop continuously until ESC’ and click OK.
To set up the presentation with timed settings on each slide, click Slide Show…Rehearse Timings.As each slide appears a rehearsal clock will appear in the upper left corner.When the desired time has expired click the mouse to progress to the next slide.After viewing the entire show you will be asked if you wish to save the rehearsed time.Click Yes.
To record your own narration for the presentation click Slide Show…Record Narration.

Printing the Presentation

You have many options for printing your presentation.Click File…Print.

You can choose to print it as slides or handouts and choose how many will fit on a page, print it as a Notes Page, or print it in the outline view.Other options include to print it in Grayscale, Pure Black and White, or with Animations.You can also choose to print only specific slide numbers or print all slides.