PowerPoint Presentation by Design

An introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint in which the author gives an overview of every PowerPoint tool and feature. He also offers advice on designing and preparing slides and overheads and provides several ready-to-use templates to get the user started.

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This is an introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint that is aimed at users at any experience level. The author provides both a reference of information and a collection of project ideas. An overview of every PowerPoint tool and feature is accompanied by advice on designing, planning and preparing a range of slides and overheads. Several practical ready-to-use templates get the user started. A "before and after" section demonstrates how users can transform mediocre designs into commanding persuasive designs. In addition the author surveys the variety of output options available today and the applications that work with PowerPoint.