Sway - Copying cards from one Sway to another Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to copy cards from one Sway to another.
The video demonstrates the process of selecting the cards and using keyboard shortcuts like CTRL+C to copy or CTRL+X to cut them.
After creating a new presentation, you can use CTRL+V to paste the copied cards.
This tutorial is helpful for Microsoft 365 users who want to efficiently manage their Sway presentations.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to teach viewers how to effectively copy, cut, and paste content within the Sway application, specifically in the context of creating a new presentation related to the story of Little Red Riding Hood.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Sway Content Management
In this section, we will explore how to manage content within the Sway application. The focus will be on copying and pasting cards to create a cohesive presentation.
Identifying Unrelated Content
The presenter notes that the last two cards created do not relate to the main story of Little Red Riding Hood. This highlights the importance of ensuring that all content is relevant to the presentation's theme.
Copying and Cutting Cards
To manage your content effectively, you can copy or cut cards using keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how: - **Copying Cards**: Select the card you want to copy and press **CTRL + C**. - **Cutting Cards**: Select the card you want to remove and press **CTRL + X**. These shortcuts allow for quick content management, making it easier to organize your presentation.
Creating a New Presentation
After managing your cards, navigate back to the Sway home page to create a new presentation. This step is crucial for integrating the copied or cut content into a fresh context.
Pasting Content into the New Presentation
Once you are ready to add your previously copied cards, use the paste function: - **Pasting Cards**: Press **CTRL + V** to paste the cards into your new presentation. This allows you to incorporate the content seamlessly.
Finalizing Your Presentation
After pasting the cards, the final step is to add a heading to your new presentation. This heading will help to contextualize the content and guide the audience through the narrative of Little Red Riding Hood.

FAQ :

What is Sway and how is it used?

Sway is a Microsoft application designed for creating presentations and interactive reports. It allows users to combine text, images, and multimedia in a visually appealing format. Users can easily share their Sway presentations online.

What keyboard shortcuts can I use in Sway?

In Sway, you can use CTRL + C to copy selected content, CTRL + X to cut it, and CTRL + V to paste it into a new location. These shortcuts help streamline the editing process.

Can I reuse content from other Sway presentations?

Yes, you can copy and paste content from one Sway presentation to another. This allows you to reuse cards and other elements without having to recreate them from scratch.

How do I add a heading to my Sway presentation?

To add a heading in Sway, simply select the text box where you want the heading to appear and type your desired heading. You can format it using the available text options.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Creating Educational Presentations

Teachers can use Sway to create engaging educational presentations for their students. By copying and pasting relevant content from previous presentations, they can save time and ensure consistency in their teaching materials.

Marketing Campaigns

Marketing professionals can utilize Sway to design visually appealing presentations for their campaigns. By reusing successful content from past campaigns, they can quickly assemble new presentations that resonate with their audience.

Project Proposals

Project managers can create project proposals in Sway by compiling information from various sources. Using the copy and paste functions, they can efficiently gather and present their ideas in a structured format.

Glossaire :

Sway

Sway is a presentation program from Microsoft that allows users to create interactive reports, presentations, and stories using a web-based interface.

CTRL

CTRL (Control) is a modifier key on a computer keyboard that is used in combination with other keys to perform special operations, such as copying or cutting text.

Copy

Copy is a command that allows users to duplicate selected content to the clipboard without removing it from its original location.

Cut

Cut is a command that removes selected content from its original location and places it on the clipboard for pasting elsewhere.

Paste

Paste is a command that allows users to insert content from the clipboard into a new location.

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have nothing to do with the story of this Sway about Little Red Riding Hood.

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You can copy cards or cut and paste them.

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To do this, simply select them and use the shortcuts on the keyboard,

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that is, CTRL + C to copy, or CTRL + X to cut them.

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Next, I’ll go back to the Sway home page to create a new presentation.

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Then, I’m going to use CTRL + V to paste the two cards.

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Note that this can take some time depending on the content.

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Once my cards have been copied, all I need to do is add a heading

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to my new presentation.

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