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PowerPoint Guidelines

PowerPoint Guidelines. Jane Kirsch Grad Core November 24, 2008. PPT Guidelines: Overview. Narration Font Text Graphics http://oldsite.capital.edu/cc/public-relations/powerpoint-guidelines.html. PPT Guideline 1: Narration. Use slides as a tool, not a crutch

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PowerPoint Guidelines

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  1. PowerPoint Guidelines Jane Kirsch Grad Core November 24, 2008

  2. PPT Guidelines: Overview • Narration • Font • Text • Graphics http://oldsite.capital.edu/cc/public-relations/powerpoint-guidelines.html

  3. PPT Guideline 1: Narration • Use slides as a tool, not a crutch • Focus on the speech, not the slides • Don’t put note cards or paper on slides • Talk about 1 main idea per slide • Illustrate ideas with examples and images • Don’t read from slides

  4. PPT Guideline 2: Font • Limit to no more than 3 kinds (or same) • Use sans-serif styles: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica (display better w/ projector) • Always use font size of at least 16 points • Use a font size of at least 20 points if you are presenting to a large room • Standard is 28-32 for bullets, 44 for title

  5. PPT Guideline 2: Font (cont’d) • Use a few colors consistently in presentation • Use a high-contrast color for text • Combine text or other visual elements with color; some people are color blind • Use light backgrounds with dark text when using projection equipment

  6. PPT Guideline 3: Text • Use key points only, with no more than 6 bullets per slide • Be consistent in points (nouns, verbs, etc.) • Use the notes feature to expand on points • Use subheadings to organize topics • Spell check your presentation (F7) and have someone proofread it for you • Balance the use of text and white space

  7. PPT Guideline 3: Text (cont’d) Layout • Use consistent layout for all slides; can create a master slide before starting • Use template to make task easier • Make sure template does not compete with text Animation • Use animation and transitions sparingly and consistently; can distract audience from message • Turn off sound effects on any animations you choose to use

  8. PPT Guideline 4: Graphics • Use graphics sparingly (photographs, graphic designs and clip art) • Avoid graphics becoming distracting • Use photos large enough to show details of image • Use one graphic per slide

  9. Wrap-Up: Power in your Points! • Narration • You’re in charge! Don’t be a slave to slides • Fonts • Words are easy to read with consistent style • Text • Key points are bulleted, consistent, balanced, correct, and not distracting • Graphics • Any pictures are simple, sparse, and visible

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