PowerPoint Adding Sides and Bullet Lists

1. PowerPointAdding Sides and Bullet Lists Computer Information Technology – Section 5-3 Some text and examples used with permission from: • http://www.jegsworks.com • Note: We not endorsing or promoting religious doctrine, but simply taking advantage of this website for educational purposes.

2. Objectives • The Student will • Understand the different methods for adding a slide to a PowerPoint presentation • Understand how create nested lists in PowerPoint.

3. PowerPoint – Adding Slides • 3 ways to add a new slide: • Click the “New Slide” button from the Slides group on the Home tab • CNTL-M • Place the cursor on or between slides on the Tabs pane and hit Enter

4. PowerPoint – Adding Slides • When you add a new slide PowerPoint uses the standard Title and Content slide layout. • You can pick a different layout by clicking in the Slides group on the Home tab but for today you will simply use the Title and Content layout

5. PowerPoint – Bullet Lists • Once you have created a Slide you should click and add a slide title • Then Click in the text box and you can begin building your text list. Simply enter a line and hit Enter to get the next bullet • Use the Increase Indent to create the next level of bullet (or the Tab key) • Like this… PowerPoint will adjust the bullet and font. To return to the previous level click on the Decrease Indent button. (or the Shift-Tab key)

6. Summary • There are different ways to add a slide to your presentation. Find the way that works for you. • Use the increase indent and decrease indent buttons to control the levels in bullet or number lists.

7. Rest of Today • Open your HW5-2 file from Wednesday • Download “Sec 5-3 - Homework Instructions” from the Hancock Website. • Complete all the instructions • If you finish before the bell, type in Mavis Beacon for the remainder of the time.