Creating New Slides
Launch PowerPoint and open a new or existing presentation.
- Go to the 'Home' tab on the Ribbon.
- Click on the 'New Slide' button:
- The top half with create a 'Title and Content' slide, the bottom half will allow you to choose a layout: Options include Title Slide, Title and Content, Section Header, and more.
- Alternatively, press Ctrl + M on your keyboard to quickly add a new slide with the default layout.
Reordering Slides in the Slide Gallery
Reorder Slides:
- Click and hold the slide you want to move in slide gallery.
- Drag the slide to its new position in the sequence.
- Release the mouse button to drop the slide into place:
Navigate with Slide Sorter View:
- Go to the 'View' tab on the Ribbon.
- Click on 'Slide Sorter':
- This view allows you to see more slides at once compared with the standard view.
Changing Slide Size (Posters or Printing)
- Go to the 'Design' tab on the Ribbon.
- Click on 'Slide Size' in the Customise group on the right:
Choose a Preset Size or Customise:
- Select 'Widescreen (16:9)' for a modern screen or 'Standard (4:3)' for older square screens.
- For custom sizes, click 'Custom Slide Size':
- This includes portrait and landscape orientation, as well as multiple page sizes or a custom box where you can enter your own dimensions.
Applying Design Themes
- Choose a Design Theme:
- Go to the 'Design' tab on the Ribbon.
- In the 'Themes' group, you will see a variety of design themes.
- Hover over a theme to see a preview on your slides:
- Click on a theme to apply it to your presentation.
- Customise the Theme:
- Use the 'Variants' group to change colour schemes, fonts, effects, and background styles within a chosen theme.
- Click on 'Colours', 'Fonts', or 'Effects' to customise these elements:
Benefits of Using Design Themes:
- Consistency: Ensures a uniform look throughout your presentation.
- Content Adaptation: Any content added to the placeholder inserts will have a design automatically applied
- Time-Saving: Quick application of design elements without manual formatting each object.