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PowerPoint Helpful Hints

Published Date: 2005
Author: Michael Ikeya
Source: Florida/Caribbean AETC

Description:

The following are practical tips from a PPT expert.

Tips

dotUse the same Build effect through each presentation. Audience members should want to predict the content, not which animation you will use next.
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dotUse the pre-defined Slide Layouts to make Applying Templates easier.
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dotApplying a Custom Template may require you to browse for the file from the bottom of the Design Template screen.
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dotWhen Designing Templates, set image into background, rather than inserting on slide to avoid printing problems.
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dotUse 72 dpi for images to be viewed on screen. 150 dpi for images that will be printed. By providing your audience with a copy of your PowerPoint slide set, you can reduce all graphics to 72 dpi.
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dotUse Adobe Captivate to create complete how-to manuals in PowerPoint.
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dotAvoid using gradients or transparency for images to be inserted into PowerPoint as they greatly increase file size and don't always appear as desired.
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dotSave photos as .jpg files and simpler graphics as .gif files to keep file sizes down as much as possible.
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dotStore Flash files in the same folder as the main .ppt file when making the slide set. After embedding the Flash files, you can move them to a different storage location.
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dotSave your slide set with embedded Flash files as a .pps file and designate it as Read Only to ensure the Flash files play every time the slides are viewed.
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