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PowerPoint - Start using PowerPoint Tutorial

In this video, you will learn how to start using Microsoft PowerPoint.
The video covers the basics of creating a presentation, including inserting items, finalizing and reviewing the presentation, and preparing and running it.
You will also learn how to apply and change a theme, add bullets to text, and communicate in other languages.
This tutorial will help you get started with PowerPoint and create professional-quality presentations.

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Objectifs :

This video aims to introduce the basics of creating a PowerPoint presentation, including navigating the interface, adding slides, and utilizing placeholders effectively.

Chapitres :

Introduction to PowerPoint
In this section, we will explore the initial steps of using PowerPoint. Upon opening PowerPoint, you are presented with options to either open an existing presentation or create a new one. For beginners, starting with a blank presentation is recommended.
Understanding the Interface
The PowerPoint interface consists of several key areas: - **Slide Pane**: This is where you select the slide you want to work on. - **Ribbon**: Located at the top, the ribbon contains various tools for creating slides and managing your presentation. - **Title Slide**: By default, PowerPoint adds a blank title slide when you start a new presentation.
Creating Your First Slide
To create your first slide, click on the placeholder that says 'Click to add title.' PowerPoint uses placeholders to guide you on what to do next. Once you enter your title, your first slide is complete.
Adding New Slides
To add a new slide, navigate to the ribbon and click on the 'Home' tab. Here, you will find a group of commands related to slides, including the 'New Slide' button. PowerPoint will add a slide with a different layout of placeholders, allowing you to type a list of topics you wish to discuss. The text will be automatically formatted as bullet points.
Utilizing the Status Bar
The status bar at the bottom of the PowerPoint window allows you to add notes for your presentation. If you need more space for your notes, hover over the border until you see a double-headed arrow, then drag the border up. It is advisable to keep the text on slides minimal and elaborate on details during your talk, as the audience will not see your notes.
Best Practices
As you prepare your presentation, remember that less text on slides is often more effective. Use your verbal presentation to fill in the details, ensuring that your audience remains engaged.

FAQ :

What is PowerPoint used for?

PowerPoint is used for creating presentations that can include text, images, charts, and multimedia elements to effectively communicate information.

How do I create a new presentation in PowerPoint?

To create a new presentation, open PowerPoint and select 'New' from the options. You can choose to start with a blank presentation or use a template.

What are placeholders in PowerPoint?

Placeholders are predefined areas in a slide layout where you can add content such as text, images, or charts. They help guide the user on where to place information.

What is the purpose of the Ribbon in PowerPoint?

The Ribbon contains tabs and commands that provide access to various tools and features for creating and editing slides in PowerPoint.

How can I add notes to my PowerPoint slides?

You can add notes by navigating to the Status Bar at the bottom of the PowerPoint window. Click on the area labeled 'Notes' to type your notes for each slide.

What is considered a best practice for text on slides?

It is considered a best practice to keep the amount of text on slides minimal and to elaborate on the details during your presentation.

Quelques cas d'usages :

Business Presentations

Professionals can use PowerPoint to create engaging presentations for meetings, pitches, or training sessions, effectively communicating their ideas and strategies.

Educational Lectures

Teachers and educators can utilize PowerPoint to develop informative lectures, incorporating visuals and bullet points to enhance student understanding and retention.

Marketing Campaigns

Marketers can create presentations to showcase campaign strategies, results, and analytics, using PowerPoint to visually represent data and engage stakeholders.

Project Proposals

Project managers can prepare proposals using PowerPoint to outline project goals, timelines, and budgets, making it easier to present complex information clearly.

Webinars and Online Training

Instructors can use PowerPoint to design slides for webinars, providing a structured format for delivering content while engaging participants through visuals.

Glossaire :

PowerPoint

A presentation software developed by Microsoft that allows users to create slideshows composed of text, images, and other multimedia.

Slide Pane

The area in PowerPoint where users can select and manage the slides in their presentation.

Ribbon

The toolbar at the top of the PowerPoint window that contains tabs and commands for creating and editing slides.

Placeholders

Predefined areas in a slide layout where users can add text, images, or other content.

Tabs

Sections in the Ribbon that group related commands and options for creating and editing presentations.

Status Bar

The area at the bottom of the PowerPoint window that provides information about the current slide and allows users to add notes.

Best Practice

A recommended method or technique that is accepted as superior to alternatives because it produces optimal results.

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This is what you see when you first open PowerPoint.

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You can open an existing presentation over here

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or create a new one from a template.

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Since this is our first time, let's start with a blank presentation.

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This area over here is the slide pane where you choose

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the slide you want to work on, and this is where you work on it.

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By default PowerPoint adds a blank title slide when you first start.

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This area up here is called the ribbon which contains

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the tools for creating your slides and slideshow.

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Where do we start? Well, how about here where it says Click to add title?

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PowerPoint uses placeholders like this to suggest what to do.

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And that's it. The first slide is finished.

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Now to add the next slide, we'll come up here to the ribbon;

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these buttons at the top are called tabs.

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When you click a tab, you see the commands and options

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that are associated with that tab,

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and on the Home tab, there's a group of commands related to slides including New slide.

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This time PowerPoint adds a slide with a different layout of placeholders;

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type your slide title at the top

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then type a list of the things you want to talk about.

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PowerPoint automatically formats the text as bullets.

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Before we add more slides, let's move down to the status bar

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and click this button to open the Notes pane.

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Here you can add notes to use during your presentation;

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if you need more room, hold the mouse over the border

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until you see a double-headed arrow, then drag the border up.

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It's usually considered a best practice to keep

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the amount of text on your slide to a minimum

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and fill in all the details with your talk.

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Don't worry, the audience can't see the notes, they're just for your reference.

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We'll get into the ways to use PowerPoint during your presentation later.

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