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In PowerPoint 2016 LiveLessons, PowerPoint expert Echo Swinford shows you how to add finesse and polish to your PowerPoint presentations so they look like the pros.
Description
PowerPoint 2016 LiveLessons shows you how to work in PowerPoint with confidence and ease. You learn how to format text, charts, and tables, as well as the finer points of creating SmartArt graphics and even your own shapes. You learn about tools such as Smart Guides, color eyedroppers, and style galleries that will help you with everyday tasks. Master high-powered skills at your own pace and harness the power or PowerPoint 2016.
Skill Level
Table of Contents
Introduction
Lesson 1: Getting Familiar with the PowerPoint Environment
Learning Objectives
1.1. Be aware of Office Everywhere
1.2. Understand the PowerPoint interface
1.3. Get familiar with the Backstage view (File menu)
1.4. Work with views and other parts of the PowerPoint interface
1.5. Customize the Ribbon and Quick Access toolbar
1.6. Use the new “Tell Me” feature
Lesson 2: Getting Started: The Basics
Learning Objectives
2.1. Start a new presentation
2.2. Change the slide size
2.3. Apply a theme to an existing presentation
2.4. Understand the basics of creating a template
2.5. Save a default theme
Lesson 3: Creating Shapes
Learning Objectives
3.1. Insert, select, and manipulate shapes
3.2. Work with alignment and distribution
3.3. Use the merge shapes and edit points tools
Lesson 4: Formatting Shapes
Learning Objectives
4.1. Apply shape fills and outlines
4.2. Add shape effects
4.3. Use Format Painter, color eyedroppers, and style eyedroppers
Lesson 5: Formatting Text
Learning Objectives
5.1. Apply basic text formatting
5.2. Apply paragraph formatting
5.3. Format text as graphics (WordArt)
Lesson 6: Working with Photos
Learning Objectives
6.1. Understand image types
6.2. Insert pictures
6.3. Remove picture backgrounds
6.4. Change the look of your photo
6.5. Crop and size pictures
6.6. Create a photo album
6.7. Compress pictures
Lesson 7: Working with SmartArt
Learning Objectives
7.1. Create a SmartArt diagram
7.2. Format SmartArt graphics
Lesson 8: Working with Tables
Learning Objectives
8.1. Create a table
8.2. Format tables
Lesson 9: Working with Charts
Learning Objectives
9.1. Create a chart
9.2. Format charts
9.3. Insert charts from Excel
Lesson 10: Adding Animations and Transitions
Learning Objectives
10.1. Apply transitions
10.2. Understand animation basics
10.3. Create more advanced animations
Lesson 11: Working with Multimedia
Learning Objectives
11.1. Insert and play multimedia
11.2. Edit audio and video
11.3. Record screen
11.4. Sync animations to audio and video
11.5. Compress and optimize media
Lesson 12: Printing and Finalizing Your Presentation
Learning Objectives
12.1. Insert sections
12.2. Add headers and footers
12.3. Collaborate with sharing features
12.4. Print handouts, slides, and notes pages
12.5. Check for issues
12.6. Save as other formats
Lesson 13: Setting Up a Slide Show
Learning Objectives
13.1. Create nonlinear presentations
13.2. Run a slide show
13.3. Use Presenter view
13.4. Present online
Summary