» PowerPoint hints and tips PowerPoint hints and tips Quick undo last action using shortcut A well-used and favourite shortcut is Control + z. If you are typing and you need to undo an action, it is quicker to undo using the keyboard, rather than reach for the mouse. So control + z to undo. (link directly to this tip). Added by, 12 Oct 2012 Close a presentation with a keyboard shortcut A quick way to close a presentation in Powerpoint is to use Control+W. You may be prompted to save changes, and you can press S to do this. You won't need to use the mouse, and it is easier if you are using the keyboard to use a keyboard shortcut. How to save images from internet on iphone. (link directly to this tip). Just to add on - line spacing doesn't work because apparently Keynote (and Powerpoint?) treats each bullet point as a separate paragraph. So all line spacing really does is compress the spacing between the text, but the bullet points remain as far away as ever. Added by, 12 Oct 2012 Create a photo album in Powerpoint Powerpoint has easy to use, ready made templates, with colour and formatting all ready for you to add your photos. This is a great way to show family photos in a fun way, you can even add music or embed videos to bring it to life. In the File menu, select new, then select templates to select the album style to suit you. (link directly to this tip). Added by, 12 Oct 2012 2003 keyboard shortcuts work in 2010 If you are happy using your Ctrl + shortcuts and Alt + shortcuts, they still work in Powerpoint 2010. You can also benefit from the 2010 enhancements using Key Tips. (link directly to this tip). Added by, 11 Oct 2012 Use templates to save time If you need to set up a presentation quickly and don't have the time to add the colours and formatting yourself - take advantage of the ready-made templates in Powerpoint 2010. When you create a new presentation in Powerpoint, you can select a ready made template from the Office.com section in the File menu. (link directly to this tip). Added by, 11 Oct 2012 Convert a 2003 presentation to 2010 If you have a presentation in 2003 you can work on it with the 2010 enhancements by using the compatibility mode. Open the 2003 file in Powerpoint, and it will open it compatibility mode. Click on the File tab then select Info, and Convert. Then save the file using 'Save as', type in your new file name, and then click Save. Your 2003 presentation will now be in 2010 and you'll be able to use all the enhancements available. (link directly to this tip). Added by, 10 Oct 2012 Create own ribbon tab - PowerPoint 2010 a. In PowerPoint click on the File tab b. Select Options from left hand side c. Choose the Customize Ribbon section d. Click the New Tab button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box) e. Select the New Tab (Custom) and enter a name, by clicking the Rename button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box) f. Select the New Group (Custom) and enter a name, by clicking the Rename button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box) g. Add commands to your tab and group by locating them on the list on the right hand side (remembering that you can change the list using the drop down box at the top of the list of commands) and clicking the Add button between the two panes to add them to your tab and group h. Mac keygen. You can rearrange the commands in your group, the groups on any tab or the tabs, using the up and down arrow buttons beside the list of tabs. Click OK to apply your changes (link directly to this tip). Added by, 15 Oct 2011 Blank The Screen During a Presentation You sometimes need eye-to-eye contact with your audience, so to remove the temptation of the presentation screen behind you, blank out the screen. Ctrl+B blacks the screen out, and use it again to continue. Ctrl+W whites the screen, but be careful not to use this in a dark room. You may blind your audience with a strong white light. (link directly to this tip). Added by, 10 Oct 2011 Doodling on your active slides To add a little graphic interest during a presentation, switch on the Pen with Ctrl+P. Now your mouse can be used to draw on the slide. Ctrl+E switches on the Eraser to rub things out, and Ctrl+A brings back the Arrow. At the end of the presentation you have the option to save or discard any un-erased doodlings.
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