January 2007
Beginner
320 pages
7h 19m
English
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About This Book
PowerPoint was never exactly known for its wonderful documentation. And while the whole point of PowerPoint 2007's radical interface overhaul was to make the program easier to use, "easier" doesn't mean you're going be able to sit down with the new program and bat out a presentation without some help. Fortunately, there is help—and you're holding it in your hands.
This is the book that should have come in the PowerPoint box. It explains all the ribbons and options and shows you step-by-step how to create slideshow from scratch. You'll learn tips and shortcuts for making PowerPoint easier to work with, as well as guidelines for making your slideshows support your presentation (as opposed to letting it take over your presentation).
PowerPoint 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual is designed for readers just starting out with presentations. If PowerPoint 2007 is the first presentation program you've ever used, you'll be able to dive right in using the explanations and examples in this book.
About the Outline
PowerPoint 2007 for Starters: The Missing Manual is divided into three parts, each containing several chapters:
Part 1: Creating Slideshowsguides you through the creation of your very first slideshow in PowerPoint 2007, from adding and editing text, basic charts, diagrams, and tables, to reordering slides and creating reusable slide masters.
Part 2: Delivering Slideshowsoutlines your options for getting your slideshow in front of your audience. You'll see how to ...
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