Powerpont Chapter 2 - Presentation Development

Question 1

Create a presentation using a template

Answer 1

Using a template saves time and enables you to create a more professional presentation. Templates incorporate a theme, a layout, and content that you can modify. You can use templates that are installed with Microsoft Office, or you can download templates from Microsoft Office Online.

Question 2

Modify a template

Answer 2

You can modify the structure of a template. The structure is modified by changing the layout of a slide. To change the layout, drag placeholders to new locations or resize placeholders. You can even add placeholders so that elements such as logos can be included.

Question 3

Create a presentation in Outline view

Answer 3

When you use a storyboard to determine your content, you create a basic outline. Entering your presentation in Outline view enables you to concentrate on the content of the presentation and saves time because you can enter information efficiently without moving from placeholder to placeholder.

Question 4

Modify an outline structure

Answer 4

Because Outline view helps you see the structure of the presentation, you are able to see where content needs to be strengthened or where the flow of information needs to be revised. If you decide a slide contains content that would be presented better in another location in the slide show, use the Collapse and Expand features to easily move it. By collapsing the slide content, you can drag the slide to a new location and then expand it. To move individual bullet points, cut and paste the bullet points, or drag and drop them.

Question 5

Print an outline

Answer 5

An outline can be printed in either collapsed or expanded form to be used during a presentation.

Question 6

Import an outline

Answer 6

You can import any outline that has been saved in a format PowerPoint can read. In addition to a Word outline, you can use the common generic formats Rich Text Format and Plain Text format.

Question 7

Add existing content to a presentation

Answer 7

Slides that have been previously created can be reused in new slide shows for efficiency and continuity.

Question 8

Use sections

Answer 8

Sections help organize slides. Each section can be named to help identify the contents of the sections. Sections can be collapsed or expanded.

Question 9

Examine slide show design principles

Answer 9

Using basic slide show principles and applying the guidelines make presentations more polished and professional.

Question 10

Modify a theme

Answer 10

In addition to layouts, a template includes themes that define its font attributes, colors, and backgrounds. Themes can be changed to customize a slide show.