Color Schemes Microsoft PowerPoint / General Formatting
The colors of predesigned slide templates can be changed and a color scheme can be added to blank presentations. This page explains how to add color schemes and background images to slid
Graphics Microsoft PowerPoint / General Formatting
The Drawing Toolbar provides many commands for creating and editing graphics. The toolbar is located at the bottom of the Power Point screen or it can be activated by selecting View|Toolbars|Drawing from the menu bar.
Master Slides Microsoft PowerPoint / General Formatting
Change the style of all slides in the presentation by changing the properties on the Slide Master. Each Design Template has its own Slide Master that can be altered. If you create slides from scratch, a consistent style can be added to the presentation by formatting the Slide Master.
Slide Effects Microsoft PowerPoint / Presentation and Effects
Action buttons, Slide animation, Animation preview, Slide transitions, Slide show options in PowerPoint.Use the action button toolbar to add functioning buttons to slides in a presentation.
Getting Started Microsoft PowerPoint / Miscellaneous
Learn about the AutoContent Wizard, how to Create a presentation from a template, Create a blank presentation, Open an existing presentation, and AutoLayout.Open Power Point and you will be prompted by a dialog box with four choices. Each of these options are explained on this page.
Keyboard shortcuts Microsoft PowerPoint / Miscellaneous
Keyboard shortcuts can save time and the effort of switching from the keyboard to the mouse to execute simple commands. Print this list of Power Point keyboard shortcuts and keep it by your computer for a quick reference.