Microsoft® PowerPoint® 2010 Plain & Simple

Chapter 3. Getting Started with PowerPoint 2010

In this section:

• What’s Where in PowerPoint 2010?

• Using the Ribbon

• Working with the Mini Toolbar

• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

• Working with Design Elements

Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 sports the user interface introduced in PowerPoint 2007—with some slight changes. This interface offers a way of getting things done that’s somewhat different from versions of PowerPoint prior to Microsoft Office 2007. After investing a little time getting used to the new tools and features, you’ll find that this version of PowerPoint is actually easier to use.

This section is where you get your first look at PowerPoint 2010, discovering where various tools and settings reside and learning how to use features such as ...