PowerPoint - Finalize and review a presentation Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to finalize and review a presentation using Microsoft 365. The video covers the usage of Office 365 tools such as Word Online and Skype for Business to collaborate with your team remotely.
You will see how Word Online allows for real-time collaboration and co-authoring of documents, with the ability to track changes and access version history.
Additionally, Skype for Business enables instant messaging, voice calls, and video conferences, making it easy to communicate and work together with your colleagues.
By utilizing these tools, you can efficiently finalize and review your presentation, even when working remotely.
This tutorial provides valuable insights for optimizing your workflow and enhancing your productivity with Microsoft 365.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to guide users through the process of enhancing their slideshow presentations by utilizing design themes, adding watermarks, and reviewing their work effectively.

Chapitres :

Introduction to Slideshow Design
Creating an engaging slideshow is essential for capturing your audience's attention. This section will cover how to improve the design of your slides using themes and other visual elements.
Applying Themes to Your Slides
To enhance the overall look of your presentation, follow these steps: - Click the 'Design' tab in your presentation software. - Access the 'Themes' gallery. - Hover your mouse over a theme to preview its effects on your slides. Themes standardize fonts, colors, effects, positioning of elements, and background images, providing a professional appearance to your presentation. You can also create and save your own custom theme.
Using Theme Variants
Each theme comes with a set of variants that allow for further customization. While you can apply a theme at any stage of your presentation creation, it is often beneficial to start with a theme to maintain consistency throughout.
Adding Watermarks or Images
To add a watermark or image that appears on all slides, follow these steps: 1. Click 'Format Background'. 2. Select 'Picture or texture fill'. 3. Click 'File' to locate an image on your computer and click 'Insert'. 4. Adjust the transparency slider to achieve the desired watermark effect. 5. Click 'Apply to All' to ensure the image appears on every slide.
Previewing Your Slideshow
As you work on your presentation, it is helpful to preview it. You can find commands related to running your presentation in the designated area: - Click to run the entire show. - Click to start from the current slide. Previewing allows you to see how your slides will look in full screen, which can aid in layout adjustments.
Reviewing and Finalizing Your Presentation
Before finalizing your presentation, it is crucial to check for errors. Navigate to the 'Review' tab and: - Click to run the spell checker. - Add and review comments from team members. For collaboration, you can email the presentation file to your team for feedback and view their comments in this section.

FAQ :

How do I change the design of my slides?

To change the design of your slides, click on the Design tab, then select the Themes gallery. Hover over a theme to see a preview and click to apply it.

Can I create my own theme?

Yes, you can create your own theme and save it for future use. This allows for a personalized design that fits your presentation style.

What is a watermark and how do I add one?

A watermark is a faint image or text that appears in the background of your slides. To add one, click on Format background, select Picture or texture fill, and then choose a file from your computer.

How can I preview my slideshow?

You can preview your slideshow by clicking the appropriate commands in the presentation software, allowing you to see how it will look in full screen.

What should I do before finalizing my presentation?

Before finalizing your presentation, run the spell checker from the review tab and consider adding comments for feedback from your team.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Corporate Presentation Design

When preparing a corporate presentation, applying a professional theme can enhance the visual appeal and ensure consistency across slides, making the presentation more engaging for stakeholders.

Team Collaboration on Presentations

Using comments in a presentation allows team members to provide feedback and suggestions, facilitating collaboration and improving the final product.

Creating Marketing Materials

Marketers can use custom themes and watermarks in their presentations to maintain brand identity and protect intellectual property while sharing materials with clients.

Educational Presentations

Educators can utilize the spell checker and preview features to ensure their presentations are error-free and visually appealing, enhancing the learning experience for students.

Glossaire :

Design tab

A section in presentation software where users can modify the visual aspects of their slides, including themes and layouts.

Themes gallery

A collection of pre-designed templates that can be applied to slides to enhance their visual appeal and maintain consistency.

Professional design

A polished and visually appealing layout that enhances the overall quality of a presentation.

Watermark

A faint image or text that appears in the background of slides, often used to indicate ownership or confidentiality.

Transparency slider

A tool that allows users to adjust the opacity of an image or element, making it more or less visible.

Spell checker

A feature that identifies and suggests corrections for spelling errors in the text of a presentation.

Comments

Notes or feedback added to a presentation, often used for collaboration and review purposes.

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we need to do something about the design.

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Click the Design tab, then click the Themes gallery -

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hold the mouse over a theme to see a preview.

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The theme changes the entire look of your slides by

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applying a professional design.

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It standardizes the fonts, the colors, the effects,

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the positioning of elements, even the background images.

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You can even create your own theme and save it.

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Let's choose this slide design.

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Each theme also comes with a set of variants.

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We added our theme last, but you could just as easily

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apply a theme when you first start and change it later if you want.

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One more thing you may want to add is a watermark or

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image that appears on all of your slides.

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Click Format background and Picture or texture fill, then click File.

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Locate a picture on your computer and click Insert.

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Drag the transparency slider if you want the picture to look more like a watermark,

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then click Apply to all,

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click the X to hide the pane.

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As you work on your presentation, you may want to stop

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and preview your slideshow.

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Click the Slideshow tab;

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here you'll find the commands and settings related to running your presentation.

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Click here to run the entire show

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or here to run it starting from the current slide.

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Sometimes when you're laying out a slide, it helps to see

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what it looks like full screen.

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Before you call your presentation finished, you can go to

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the review tab and click here to run the spell checker.

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This is also where you can add and review comments.

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For example, you could email the presentation file to

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others on your team and ask for comments, then view the comments here.

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