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Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2013: Step by Step

by Joan Lambert and Joyce Cox

January 2013

Beginner

480 pages

11h 15m

English

Microsoft Press

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Identifying new features of PowerPoint 2013If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2010If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2007If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2003Working in the PowerPoint 2013 user interfaceIdentifying program window elementsWorking with the ribbonOpening, navigating, and closing presentationsViewing presentations in different waysSearching for help with PowerPoint 2013Key points
Starting and saving presentationsEntering text in placeholdersEditing textAdding and deleting slidesImporting slides from existing sourcesKey points
Dividing presentations into sectionsRearranging slides and sectionsApplying themesChanging the slide backgroundFormatting text placeholdersKey points
Changing the alignment, spacing, size, and look of textCorrecting and sizing text while entering itChecking spelling and choosing the best wordingFinding and replacing text and fontsAdding text boxesKey points
Inserting pictures and clip art imagesCreating diagramsPlotting chartsDrawing shapesAdding transitionsKey points
Setting up presentations for deliveryPreviewing and printing presentationsPreparing speaker notes and handoutsFinalizing presentationsDelivering presentationsKey points
Inserting tablesFormatting tablesEmbedding and updating Excel worksheetsKey points

Editing picturesCustomizing diagramsFormatting chartsArranging graphicsKey points
Adding WordArt textInserting symbols and equationsCapturing screen clippingsCreating hyperlinksAttaching actions to text or objectsKey points
Animating with ready-made effectsCustomizing animation effectsAdding audio contentInserting and playing videosKey points
Sharing presentations in other formatsSending presentations directly from PowerPointProtecting presentations by using passwordsAdding and reviewing commentsMerging presentation versionsCollaborating with other peopleKey points
Viewing and changing slide mastersCreating themes, theme colors, and theme fontsDesigning slide layoutsSaving custom design templatesKey points
Adapting presentations for different audiencesRehearsing presentationsPreparing presentations for travelKey points
Changing default program optionsCustomizing the ribbonManipulating the Quick Access ToolbarKey points
PowerPoint 2013 keyboard shortcutsMove between panesWork in an outlineWork with shapes, objects, and WordArtSelect a shapeShow or hide a grid or guidesSelect text and objectsDelete and copy text and objectsMove around in textMove around in and work on tablesEdit a linked or embedded objectFormat and align characters and paragraphsChange or resize the fontApply character formatsCopy text formatsAlign paragraphsManage a presentationRun a slide showUse media shortcuts during a presentationBrowse web presentationsUse the Selection pane featureOffice 2013 keyboard shortcutsDisplay and use windowsUse dialog boxesUse edit boxes within dialog boxesUse the Open and Save As dialog boxesUse the Backstage viewNavigate the ribbonChange the keyboard focus without using the mouseUndo and redo actionsChange or resize the fontMove around in text or cellsMove around in and work in tablesAccess and use panes and galleriesAccess and use available actionsFind and replace contentUse the Help window
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Overview

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to create compelling presentations with PowerPoint 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.

Work with PowerPoint on your PC or touch-enabled device

Design, organize, and polish your slides

Create professional-looking charts and graphics

Engage your audience with animation, audio, and video

Customize themes and templates

Prepare for your presentation