Chapter 19. Adding Sizzle to a Presentation

In this chapter

Banishing Boring Slide Shows

Using Transitions to Control Pacing

Animating Text and Objects on a Slide

Adding Music, Sounds, and Video to Your Presentation

Combining Transition Effects

Troubleshooting

Extra Credit: Preparing a Presentation for Email

Banishing Boring Slide Shows

If you’re in a hurry, you can whip out a PowerPoint slideshow in minutes. Type in an outline, pick a theme, save your file, and—voilà—instant presentation. Alas, that quick and dirty technique also results in a boring presentation, and if your audience has any experience with PowerPoint they’ll know instantly that you didn’t put much effort into your slideshow.

It takes only a little time and energy to liven up ...

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