PowerPoint - Change list formatting on the slide master Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to change list formatting on the slide master.
The video demonstrates how to make changes to the slide master to affect the formatting of bulleted lists in each master layout.
It covers changing font size, line spacing, indentation, and the type of bullet used.
This tutorial will help you improve the formatting of bulleted lists in your presentations.

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Objectifs :

This presentation aims to demonstrate how to change the formatting of bulleted lists across all slides in a PowerPoint presentation by utilizing the Slide Master feature. Participants will learn to adjust font size, line spacing, indentation, and bullet styles to enhance the visual appeal and readability of their presentations.

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Introduction to Slide Master
In this presentation, we will focus on modifying the formatting of bulleted lists throughout our PowerPoint slides. To achieve this, we will make all necessary changes in the Slide Master. The Slide Master allows us to apply consistent formatting across multiple slides, ensuring a cohesive look.
Accessing the Slide Master
To open the Slide Master, navigate to the 'View' tab and select 'Slide Master.' This will display the master slides where we can make our formatting changes.
Changing Bulleted List Formatting
We will select the Slide Master and modify the formatting for the list placeholder and text. This adjustment will impact the bulleted list formatting in each of the master layouts. The changes will include: - **Font Size**: For the top-level text, select the line and change the font size from 18 to 24. For the second-level text, adjust the font size to 20. The bullet size will increase proportionally with the font size. - **Line Spacing**: To enhance readability, we will increase the line spacing. Select the text placeholder, go to 'Home,' and then 'Line Spacing.' Set the spacing for the top-level text to slightly more than single spacing. - **Indentation**: We will also adjust the left margin to create more space on the left side of the lists.
Visualizing Changes
After making the font size and line spacing adjustments, switch to Normal view to see how the changes appear on the slides. The Agenda slide will display the top-level text with the larger font, while the 'Our Values' slide will show the second-level text as well.
Adjusting Left Margin
To create more space on the left margin, select the text box in the Slide Master, click on 'Size and Properties,' and increase the left margin from 0.1 inches to 0.5 inches. This adjustment will shift all lists to the right, providing a cleaner look.
Customizing Bullet Styles
Next, we will explore different bullet styles. Zoom in for a closer look at the current bullet, which is a green arrow. To see alternative bullet styles, select the placeholder and click the arrow next to 'Bullets' on the Home tab. For more options, click 'Bullets and Numbering.' If desired, you can choose a picture bullet by browsing for an image file or selecting one from the web.
Finalizing Changes
Once all changes are made to the Slide Master, click 'Normal' to review the various bulleted lists with the new formatting. Look for increased line spacing between top-level items, a larger left margin, and the new picture bullet. These enhancements demonstrate the effectiveness of using the Slide Master to apply consistent formatting across all slides.
Conclusion
In summary, utilizing the Slide Master feature allows for efficient and consistent formatting of bulleted lists in PowerPoint presentations. By adjusting font sizes, line spacing, indentation, and bullet styles, we can significantly improve the visual appeal and readability of our slides.

FAQ :

What is the purpose of the Slide Master in presentations?

The Slide Master allows users to make universal formatting changes across all slides in a presentation, ensuring consistency in design and layout.

How can I change the font size for bulleted lists?

To change the font size for bulleted lists, open the Slide Master, select the text placeholder, and adjust the font size in the font size box.

What is line spacing and why is it important?

Line spacing is the vertical space between lines of text. It is important for readability, as proper spacing can make text easier to read and visually appealing.

Can I use images as bullets in my presentation?

Yes, you can use images as bullets by selecting the bullet options in the Slide Master and choosing 'Picture' to insert an image as a bullet point.

How do I increase the left margin for lists?

To increase the left margin for lists, go to the Slide Master, select the text box, and adjust the left margin settings in the Size and Properties pane.

What changes can I make to improve the appearance of my lists?

You can improve the appearance of your lists by adjusting font size, line spacing, indentation, and using different bullet styles, including picture bullets.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Corporate Presentation Formatting

In a corporate setting, using the Slide Master to format bulleted lists ensures that all team presentations maintain a professional and consistent look, enhancing brand identity.

Educational Slide Decks

Teachers can utilize the Slide Master to create visually appealing slide decks for lectures, making it easier for students to follow along with clear and organized bulleted lists.

Marketing Proposals

When creating marketing proposals, using picture bullets can make key points stand out, helping to capture the audience's attention and convey information effectively.

Project Management Updates

Project managers can use the Slide Master to standardize updates across various project presentations, ensuring that all team members present information in a clear and consistent manner.

Event Planning Presentations

Event planners can apply the Slide Master to format lists of tasks and schedules, improving clarity and organization for team members involved in event execution.

Glossaire :

Slide Master

A feature in presentation software that allows users to make universal changes to the formatting and layout of slides in a presentation.

Bulleted List

A list format that uses bullets to separate items, making it easier to read and organize information.

Font Size

The size of the text in a presentation, measured in points (pt). Larger font sizes are typically used for headings and important information.

Line Spacing

The amount of vertical space between lines of text in a paragraph. Adjusting line spacing can improve readability.

Indentation

The space between the margin and the start of a line of text. Indentation can be used to create a hierarchy in lists.

Margin

The space around the edges of a slide. Adjusting margins can affect the layout and appearance of content.

Picture Bullet

A bullet point that uses an image instead of a traditional bullet symbol, adding a visual element to lists.

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not just on one or two slides.

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So we'll make all our changes on the slide master.

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To open the slide master, click View, Slide master.

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To change all bulleted lists,

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we'll select the slide master thumbnail, the one at the top

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and change formatting for the list placeholder and text here.

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That will affect the bulleted list formatting in each of the master layouts.

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We'll make changes similar to those we made in movie 2:

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change font size, line spacing, and indentation.

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And we'll also change the type of bullet we're using.

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Let's start with font size.

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Because this is the slide master, we see the font size,

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spacing, and bullet for each level of text.

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To change the font size for the top level, I'll select that line,

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click Home, and look in the font size box

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which shows the font size of 18.

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I'll open the list and change it to 24.

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Notice that the bullet size increases in proportion to the font size.

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I also want to increase the font size for second level text

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so I'll select it and choose 20.

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I won't worry about the next three levels of text because I don't use those.

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Let's see how the larger font sizes look on the slides,

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I click Normal to switch to normal view.

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The Agenda slide shows just the top-level text with the larger font,

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and the next slide, Our values,

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shows the second level text as well.

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Let's look at the other lists.

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I like the larger font sizes but I think we should

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increase the line spacing as well.

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Let's go back to the slide master: I click View slide master

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and select the slide master thumbnail.

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Selecting the text placeholder I click Home, Line spacing.

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The list is currently set at 1.0

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or single spacing.

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To increase line spacing for just the top-level text,

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I'll click in that line and click Line spacing, Line spacing options.

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Under Spacing, in the Before box

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I'll increase the spacing from 10 points to 20 and click OK.

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So with this increase, a list of top-level text,

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like the Agenda list, will change from single spacing shown here

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to slightly more than single spacing, which will look like this.

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Note that I haven't changed the line spacing for the other text levels.

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So in a list like this, the second-level text keeps

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its original spacing but there's a bit more space above the top level text.

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I like that.

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Now on the slide master, let's add more space on the left margin

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of the list by right clicking the placeholder and clicking Format shape.

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Then we click Size and properties,

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Text box, and in the Left margin box, increase the number

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from 0.1 inch to 0.5 inches.

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As I increase the number, the list moves to the right.

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So all lists in the presentation will now have more space on the left.

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Let's close the format shape pane.

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Now let's have fun with the type of bullet we're using for the list.

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I'll zoom in for a closer look.

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The theme has a green arrow for a bullet.

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I like it but I could choose something else if I wanted.

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To see other options, I'll select the placeholder and

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click the arrow next to Bullets on the Home tab.

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As we point to these alternative bullet styles, we see how they would look.

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For more choices, click Bullets and numbering.

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I'd like something different so I'll click Picture.

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This gives me the option to browse for a picture file of my own

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or to search for one on the web.

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The new picture bullet is inserted on the slide master in

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various sizes to match each text level.

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I'll zoom back out.

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We're finished with our changes to the slide master, so

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let's click Normal and look at the various bulleted lists

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with the new formatting.

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Changes to look for include increased lines spacing between top level items,

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a bigger left margin and the new picture bullet.

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As I look through all the slides, I see the changes

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reflected in every type of list.

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I like the improvements.

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Now it's clear how much the slide master helps

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when I want to change bulleted list formatting, for all my lists.

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