Chapter 5. Working with Graphics

The text on your slides will usually carry the weight of your presentation, but the content can be greatly enhanced by the look of your slideshow. Much of that look is provided by the theme you select for your presentation. But graphics on the slide can also add zing to a professional-looking presentation, and often they contribute a significant part of the content of the presentation, as well.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to use PowerPoint—with the help of other graphics programs—to add and enhance graphics for your slides.

Placing Graphics and Shapes

The graphics on your slides will be one of three types: the first two are imported graphics, which include photographs and drawings from other graphic ...

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