PowerPoint 97 Introduction

1. PowerPoint 97 Introduction Don Porter Academic Computing Services February, 1998 http://www.rpi.edu/~ported

2. Create a text-only presentation • Create from AutoContent • Views: slide, outline, slidesorter, notes, show • Create from Presentation Template • Create from Presentation Design Template • Text entry in slide & outline views • Insert, rearrange, format slides • Add notes • Save

3. Create a presentation with graphics • Make changes to templates • Use different color schemes • Add and manipulate objects • Autoshapes • Word Art

4. Create a presentation with data • Include a MS Word table • Include a MS Excel chart (or MS Graph) • Include an organization chart • Include equations • Include clip art • Include a photograph

5. Add action to a presentation • Deliver presentation (slide show) • Add transitions • Add builds (animations) • Add sounds • Add movies

6. Extras • Set up for kiosk playback • Add interactivity • Publish on the web • Add comments • Add annotations and action items