Course Description
The main objective of this courseware is to introduce you to some of the more advanced commands, functions, and capabilities of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003. It is designed for users who have used PowerPoint and want to add advanced elements to their presentations.
Courseware Outline
About This Courseware
Courseware Conventions
Using the Book
Working with the Exercises
Courseware Objectives and Prerequisites
Review Exercise
Looking at Advanced Presentation Concepts
Objectives of Section 1
Structuring a Presentation
Looking at a Typical Structure
Following a Logical Sequence
Creating a Summary or Agenda Slide
Controlling Slide Show Progression
Ending the Show with a Black Screen
Inserting Notes During a Slide Show
Creating a Custom Show
Adding Hyperlinks
Removing a Hyperlink
Adding Action Buttons
Creating Self-Running Presentations
Saving as a PowerPoint Show
Summary of Section 1
Working with Objects
Objectives of Section 2
Creating Data Charts
Selecting Items in a Datasheet
Importing Data into a Datasheet
Changing the Chart Type
Manipulating the Chart
Creating an Organization Chart
Linking and Embedding Objects
Importing and Exporting Text
Importing from Word
Copying Slides From Another Presentation
Importing Tables from Microsoft Office Word
Importing Charts from Microsoft Excel
Exporting Information
Summary of Section 2
Sharing Presentations with Others
Objectives of Section 3
Using the Package for CD Feature
Working with Others
Sending Presentations for Review
Reviewing a Presentation
Reviewing the Changes
Using Compare and Merge Presentations
Saving a Presentation as a Web Site
Understanding HTML Formatting
Using Web Page Preview
Saving as Single File Web Page
Setting Web Options
Publishing Presentations on the Web
Summary of Section 3
Editing Graphics
Objectives of Section 4
Introduction
Overview
Principles of Correct Layout
Using Clip Art vs. Pictures
Using Alignment Tools
Aligning Objects in the Center
Aligning Objects 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 the Color Options
Adding Shadows
Editing Vector Graphics
Editing Clip Art
Changing Clip Art Colors
Converting WMF Format to MS Draw Format
Creating Bézier Curves
Using Illusion
Showing Depth with Shadows
Using Light to Set the Illusion
Summary of Section 4
Using Advanced Tools
Objectives of Section 5
Using the Slide Finder
Using the Format Painter
Formatting Text
Formatting Bitmap Images
Formatting Vector Graphics
Working with Macros
Recording a Macro
Running a Macro
Opening a Presentation with Stored Macros
Editing Macros
Looking at Object Concepts
Getting More Information
Customizing Toolbars and Menus
Creating and Customizing Toolbars
Changing a Button's Appearance
Renaming a Custom Toolbar
Deleting a Custom Toolbar
Resetting a Toolbar
Adding Macros to a Toolbar
Customizing Menus
Creating a New Menu
Adding a Menu to a Toolbar
Summary of Section 5
Using Other PowerPoint Tools
Objectives of Section 6
Using More AutoShapes
Formatting AutoShapes
Resizing AutoShapes
Adding Text in AutoShapes
Accessing More AutoShapes
Creating Flowcharts
Creating the Flowchart
Adding Connector Lines
Using Templates
Creating a New Design Template
Downloading a Design Template
Deleting a Design Template
Modifying the Notes Master
Working with Diagrams
Creating a Photo Album
Editing a Photo Album
Publishing a Photo Album
Summary of Section 6
Appendices
Productivity Tools
Glossary of Terms
Index
