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My PowerPoint® 2016

by Echo Swinford

November 2015

Beginner

368 pages

9h 44m

English

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PowerPoint EverywhereLooking at the New FeaturesImproved Office ThemesNew “Modern” Chart TypesImproved Smart GuidesMore Picture-Quality OptionsImproved Video ResolutionRecord InkInk EquationsInsert Screen RecordingTell MeInsightsInstalling Microsoft Office 2016The PowerPoint 2016 InterfaceThe Start ScreenThe RibbonThe Shortcut Menu and Mini ToolbarBackstage ViewThe Editing Workspace (Normal View)Other PowerPoint ViewsFormatting PanesDynamic Paste PreviewCustomizing the Quick Access ToolbarCustomize Your Quick Access Toolbar

Starting a PresentationChoose a Look for Your PresentationAdd SlidesFormatting TextAdd Text in a PlaceholderFormat TextFormat ParagraphsFormat Indents and TabsChanging Slide SizeChange Slide Size Without Distorting ContentInserting Existing SlidesCopy and Paste SlidesReuse SlidesSaving Your PresentationSave to OneDriveSave to Your ComputerSave as a Presentation or Show
Making and Manipulating ShapesInsert, Resize, and Rotate ShapesAdd Text and Text BoxesDuplicate ShapesSelect Objects and ShapesUse the Selection PaneControl the Order of ShapesTweak Shapes with Adjustment HandlesChange Shapes into Other ShapesCreate Your Own Shapes with Merge ShapesFormatting ShapesApply One-Click Formatting with the Shape Styles GalleryManually Apply Solid Fill ColorsUse the Eyedropper to Apply Fill ColorApply and Customize a Gradient FillAdd a Picture or Texture FillFormat Lines and OutlinesAdd a ShadowAdd a BevelApply 3-D RotationCopy Formatting with Format PainterFormatting Graphical Text (WordArt)Apply WordArt Formatting with One ClickFill Text with a Picture
Using Smart GuidesAlign and Distribute with Smart GuidesUsing Alignment ToolsAlign with Alignment ToolsDistribute with Alignment ToolsUsing Drawing GuidesAlign Shapes Using Drawing GuidesGrouping Objects for Easier AlignmentGroup Shapes
Inserting PicturesInsert Pictures from Your Hard DriveInsert Online PicturesInsert Screen CapturesTurn Pictures into SmartArtCropping and Resizing PicturesResize PicturesCrop PicturesCrop to Aspect RatioCrop to ShapeFormatting PicturesApply Formatting with Picture StylesRemove Picture BackgroundsApply Picture CorrectionsRecolor and Color Correct a PictureApply Artistic EffectsSwap One Picture for AnotherCompressing PicturesCompress Pictures to Reduce File SizeCreating a Photo AlbumCreate a Photo Album
Creating SmartArt GraphicsInsert a SmartArt GraphicAdd Text and ShapesConvert Text to SmartArtCreate a Picture DiagramFormatting SmartArt GraphicsChange Diagram ColorsChange Diagram StylesFormat Fonts in DiagramsWorking with TablesCreate TablesMove Around in a TableResize Tables, Rows, and ColumnsFormatting a TableApply Table Quick StylesFormat Table ShadingFormat Table BordersFormat Text in a Table
Creating Charts in PowerPointInsert a ChartAdd or Change Chart DataChange the Chart TypeCreate a Combination ChartFormatting ChartsApply Quick Styles and LayoutsChange Chart ColorsAdd and Remove ElementsPosition and Format Data LabelsFormat NumbersChange the Value Axis ScaleUsing the Data ToolsHide and Unhide DataUse the Chart Filters IconInserting Charts from ExcelLink and Embed Excel ChartsEdit Linked Excel Chart Data in PowerPointEdit Linked Excel Chart Data in Excel
Applying TransitionsAdd Transitions to SlidesAdvance Slides AutomaticallyUnderstanding Animation BasicsAdd Animation and Specify When It PlaysAdd a Second Animation to an ObjectAdd Animation to TextAdd Emphasis AnimationCreate a Motion Path AnimationAdd a Trigger AnimationFine-Tuning AnimationsSet Duration and Delay in the Animation Pane TimelineRepeat an AnimationReuse an AnimationAnimate a Chart or SmartArt Graphic
Inserting Audio and VideoInsert Video or Audio from Your Hard DriveInsert Online VideoRecord Your Own AudioRecord a Video of Your ScreenEditing and Formatting Audio and VideoTrim Time from Audio and VideoFade Audio and Video In and OutAdd a Poster Frame to a VideoCrop a VideoApply Video Styles and Other FormattingSetting Up Audio and Video PlaybackPlay a Media File Automatically or When ClickedPlay a Media File “On Click”Control Other Video Playback OptionsPlay Audio as a Background TrackAdd Bookmarks to the Media TimelineUse Bookmarks to Sync Animation to Your MediaMaking Your Media More PortableOptimize Media CompatibilityCompress Media
Creating SectionsAdding Headers and FootersRequirement 1: Add Footer PlaceholdersRequirement 2: Populate the Footer PlaceholdersReviewing Your PresentationAdd CommentsAdd InkShare with ColleaguesUse Review and ComparePrintingUse Black and White SettingsPrint SlidesPrint HandoutsPrint Notes PagesChecking for IssuesCheck CompatibilityCheck AccessibilityInspect Document
Setting Up the Presentation StructureAdd Speaker NotesHide SlidesAdd Links So You Can Jump AroundCreate Custom ShowsSet Up Slide Show OptionsDelivering Your PresentationStart the Slide ShowNavigate the Slide ShowUse Presenter ViewUsing Alternative Delivery MethodsPresent OnlineSave as a VideoSave as a Picture PresentationSave a Presentation as a PDF
Office Themes Versus PowerPoint TemplatesChanging Theme Colors, Fonts, and EffectsCreate Your Own Theme Color SetChoose a Different Font SetSelect a Different Effects SetFormatting Masters and LayoutsApply Colors, Fonts, EffectsFormat the Master BackgroundFormat and Position Master PlaceholdersFormat the Title Slide LayoutFormat Individual Slide LayoutsCreate a Custom LayoutSaving Themes and TemplatesSave a TemplateSave a Theme

Overview

If you want to deliver truly attention-grabbing presentations with PowerPoint 2016, My PowerPoint 2016 is your must-have companion. Friendly, quick, and packed with real-world advice, it walks you through every task you'll want to perform, including:

Choosing the right design

Creating and inserting shapes and pictures

Incorporating effective animations, transitions, and multimedia content

Finalizing and printing your presentation

Setting up and delivering slide shows

Modifying themes and templates to your precise needs

And much more

Every task is presented step-by-step, using carefully annotated, full-color screenshots, all numbered so there's no chance of getting lost of confused. Everything's clearly organized in modular, self-contained chapters designed to help you get more powerful results from Microsoft's PowerPoint 2016, and get them faster. Throughout, the book is packed with helpful tips and lists - plus quick solutions to the problems you're most likely to encounter.