CHAPTER 1

Starting with PowerPoint Basics

Whether you want to convey ideas to your staff, convince a new client to hire you, or give a Technology, Entertainment, Design (TED) talk, PowerPoint provides the tools for creating visuals to support your words and help your audience remember you. This chapter covers PowerPoint basics, then explains the parts of the PowerPoint window, different views, and more.

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Introducing PowerPoint

Explore the PowerPoint Start Screen

Create a Presentation in Backstage View

Save a Presentation

Explore Normal View

Navigate PowerPoint Views

Navigate Slides

Work with Ribbon Groups, Commands, and Galleries

Using the Quick ...

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