Course Description
The main objective of this courseware is to introduce you to some of the more advanced commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft PowerPoint 2002. It is designed for users who have used PowerPoint and want to add advanced elements to their presentations. Upon successful completion of this courseware, you will be able to:
- edit vector and bitmap graphics
- understand and use Bezier curves
- create, modify and enhance data charts
- work with the datasheet window, including Microsoft Excel worksheet data
- embed and modify a Word table or an organization chart
- link and embed other presentations and file formats
- import and export information
- convert graphics to PowerPoint objects
- apply various animation effects to objects, text, or charts
- work with the Animation player
- record narration for a presentation
- insert, CD audio tracks, sound and movie clips
- create agenda and summary slides
- use action buttons
- create custom shows
- create self-running presentations
- understand the purpose of macros and then use macros
- customize menus, commands and toolbars
- publish a presentation to a web server
- create and edit a Photo Album
- understand the presentation review process
- understand the principles of web broadcasting
Courseware Outline
Editing Graphics
Introduction
Overview
Principles of Correct Layout
Clipart vs. Pictures
Alignment Tools
Aligning Text in the Center
Aligning in the Middle
Aligning Relative to the Slide
Using the Align Edges Options
Aligning Objects Using the Grid
Using Distribute
Using Color
Setting the Mood and Atmosphere
Using the PowerPoint Color Tools
Adding a Transparency Effect
Editing Bitmap Graphics
Cropping Pictures
Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast
Cropping Bitmaps with AutoShapes
Using Other Color Options
Adding Shadows
Editing Vector Graphics
Editing Clipart
Changing Clipart Colors
Converting WMF to MS Draw Format
Creating Bézier Curves
Using Illusion
Showing Depth with Shadows
Using Light to Set the Illusion
Working with Objects
Objectives of Section 2
Creating Data Charts
Selecting Items in a Datasheet
Importing Data into a Datasheet
Changing the Chart Type
Adjusting the Data Series
Adjusting Data Labels
Adding Titles
Adding Pictures to Charts
Adjusting the Legend
Creating a Table
Creating an Organization Chart
Selecting and Editing Boxes
Linking and Embedding Objects
Importing and Exporting Text
Importing from Word
Exporting Information
Using Multimedia Elements
Objectives of Section 3
Converting Graphics to Objects
Adding Animation
Animating Objects and Text
Animating Charts
Adding Sounds and Movie Clips
Using the Media Player
Adding Sounds
Inserting Sounds
Inserting Sound from External Sources
Playing an Audio CD
Recording Narration
Using a Cassette Recording
Playing the Show Without Narration
Controlling Sound Effects
Inserting Movies and Video Clips
Looking at Advanced Presentation Concepts
Structuring a Presentation
Looking at a Typical Structure
Following a Logical Sequence
Creating a Summary or Agenda Slide
Controlling Slide Show Progression
Displaying a Black Screen During a Show
Ending the Show with a Black Screen
Creating a Custom Show
Adding Hyperlinks
Deleting a Hyperlink
Adding Action Buttons
Self-running Presentations
Saving as a PowerPoint Show
