PowerPoint 2010 Bible

Examines the features of the presentation software, describing the user interface and explaining how to combine text, animation, video, photographs, sound effects, narration, and other features into a professional-looking presentation.

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Master PowerPoint and improve your presentation skills-with one book! It's no longer enough to have slide after slide of text, bullets, and charts. It's not even enough to have good speaking skills if your PowerPoint slides bore your audience. Get the very most out of all that PowerPoint 2010 has to offer while also learning priceless tips and techniques for making good presentations in this new PowerPoint 2010 Bible. Well-known PowerPoint expert and author Faithe Wempen provides formatting tips; shows you how to work with drawings, tables, and SmartArt; introduces new collaboration tools; walks you through five special presentation labs; and more.

Coverage includes:



A First Look at PowerPoint
What Makes a Great Presentation?
Creating and Saving Presentation Files
Creating Slides and Text Boxes
Working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters
Formatting Paragraphs and Text Boxes
Correcting and Improving Text
Creating and Formatting Tables
Drawing and Formatting Objects
Creating SmartArt Diagrams
Using and Organizing Clip Art
Working with Photographic Images
Working with Charts
Incorporating Content from Other Programs
Adding Sound Effects, Music, and Soundtracks
Incorporating Motion Video
Creating Animation Effects and Transitions
Creating Support Materials
Preparing for a Live Presentation
Designing User-Interactive or Self-Running Presentations
Preparing a Presentation for Mass Distribution
Sharing and Collaborating
Customizing PowerPoint
Presenting Content Without Bulleted Lists
Adding Sound and Movement to a Presentation
Creating a Menu-Based Navigation System
Creating a Classroom Game

It's the book you need to succeed with PowerPoint 2010 and your next live presentation!