PowerPoint 2013 Bible, 4th Edition

Chapter 11

Working with Clip Art and Photos

In This Chapter

Inserting clip art

Modifying clip art

Inserting photos into PowerPoint

Sizing and cropping photos

Adjusting and correcting photos

Compressing images

Exporting a photo from PowerPoint into a separate file

Creating a photo album layout

Whether you're putting together a slide show to display your vacation photos or adding photos of industrial products to a business presentation, PowerPoint has the tools and capabilities you need. In this chapter you'll learn the ins and outs of using clip art and photographs in a PowerPoint presentation. You'll find out how to locate, insert, and modify clip art and how to prepare and insert photos. You'll find out how to compress pictures so they take up less disk space and how to export pictures out of PowerPoint so you can save them separately.

Choosing Appropriate Artwork

Before we get started with the “how” of images in PowerPoint, take a moment to think about the “why.” Don't just use any old image! You must never use artwork simply because you can; it must be a well-thought-out decision. Here are some tips for using artwork appropriately:

• Use for fun. Use cartoonish images only if you specifically want to impart a lighthearted, fun feel to your presentation.
• Use one style. The clip art available from Office.com includes many styles of drawings, ranging from simple black-and-white shapes to very complex, shaded color drawings and photographs. Try to stick with one type of image rather ...