11. Getting Started with PowerPoint

This chapter shows you how to create and present a basic slide presentation.

PowerPoint is the Office application that creates slide presentations. Using slide presentations, you can present ideas and information one image at a time. As the presenter, you have the ability to pace the presentation and take the time to explain, discuss, or answer answers on each topic. PowerPoint presentations can be simple or quite stylish and elaborate. This chapter introduces you to the application and shows you how to create and present a simple presentation.

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