Microsoft PowerPoint Environment 2016 Flashcards
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016
A presentation software that allows you to make slideshow presentations
What computer was PowerPoint originally made for?
Macintosh Computer
What was the original name of PowerPoint?
Presenter
Who developed PowerPoint?
Dennis Austin and Thomas Rudkin
What was the reason for Presenter getting renamed to PowerPoint?
Trademarking reasons
When did Presenter get renamed to PowerPoint?
1987
What company did the developers of PowerPoint work for?
Forethought Inc.
When did Microsoft buy PowerPoint?
August, 1987
How much did Microsoft buy PowerPoint?
$14 Million
Microsoft Office
Microsoft’s entire suite of office productivity application
Microsoft Office 365
A service where you pay $10 a month to use MS Office programs
Benefit of subscribing to MS Office 365
Get free software updates
What is the default name for a PowerPoint presentation?
Presentation1
How do you add a new slide in PowerPoint?
Click on a slide and press Enter
Quick Access Toolbar
Contains frequently used commands like save, undo, and slideshow
Ribbon
Contains all the tools to make your own presentation
Active Tab
The tab you are currently using. Shows by having a white background
Contextual Tabs
Displayed when objects like images and text boxes are selected
Dialogue Box Launcher
In some buttons, a Launcher button is available that opens a dialogue box
Ribbon Display Options Button
Provides the option that will hide the ribbon from view
File Tab
Options for saving, opening a file, printing, or sharing your document
