Microsoft PowerPoint for Office 365: Part 2

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11 hours 10 minutes
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Intermediate
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Meetings, instruction, training, pitches; these are all a part of our daily lives. We are often called upon to deliver presentations with little notice, at multiple venues, and with varying requirements. And, some of these presentations include sensitive information that needs to be guarded. Given all the variables, it may seem an overwhelming task to deliver your content, on time, to all audiences, and to only those who need to see it. Oh, and by the way, you need to make it interesting, informative, and memorable. So, how do you do it? Without the help of a robust set of tools, it would be nearly impossible. But Microsoft® PowerPoint® provides you with a variety of such tools that can help you deliver content in nearly any situation, while saving time and effort. By taking advantage of these tools, you will be creating presentations that not only stand out from the crowd, but also don't consume all of your available time. Note: Most Office users perform the majority of their daily tasks using the desktop version of the Office software, so that is the focus of this training. The course material will also enable you to access and effectively utilize many web-based resources provided with your Microsoft 365™ subscription. Helpful notes throughout the material alert you to cases where the online version of the application may function differently from the primary, desktop version. This course may be a useful component in your preparation for the Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps): Exam MO-310 certification exam. This course is intended for students who have a foundational working knowledge of PowerPoint, who wish to take advantage of the application's higher-level usability, security, collaboration, and distribution functionality. In this course, you will: customize design templates, add tables, add charts, work with media, build advanced transitions and animations, collaborate on a presentation, customize the delivery of a presentation, modify presentation navigation, and secure and distribute a presentation. This course requires that you have Microsoft PowerPoint installed on a Windows PC. The course setup instructions provided in the first module of the course go into more detail about the hardware and software requirements.

Syllabus

Customizing Design Templates

Having worked with Microsoft® PowerPoint®, you have likely experienced how templates and themes can help you create engaging, professional-looking presentations with a consistent look throughout. But, you may also have experienced the frustration of not having just the right template or theme available for a particular project.

Adding Tables

People commonly use Microsoft® PowerPoint® to create presentations for work meetings and other business-related purposes. It is likely that you will give a presentation that will contain sales figures, budgetary information, or other financial data. Or, perhaps you will need to give a presentation containing scientific data related to a study. When given the task of presenting financial information and other data in a presentation, you will need a way to display the information to the audience without endless slides of figure-dense content.

Adding Charts

You typically don't have the time available during a presentation for people to spend analyzing complex tables. And, quite frankly, that can make for a boring presentation. You need a way to quickly show the audience members why all of this information matters to them. Microsoft® PowerPoint® provides you with the ability to create eye-catching charts that show the meaning behind complex strings of data.

Working with Media

Multimedia content surrounds us almost constantly. To an extent, this has increased the expectation among audiences for some type of sophisticated, multimedia experience during presentations. This means you may be called upon to add audio, video, and other media content to your presentations. Microsoft® PowerPoint® provides you with robust capabilities for adding, editing, and customizing audio, video, and screen recordings.

Building Advanced Transitions and Animations

Graphics, tables, and charts can help you convey your message visually. Sometimes you need more energy or emphasis at certain points in your presentation. Using animations and transitions in Microsoft® PowerPoint® can add energy and excitement to a presentation.

Collaborating on a Presentation

When designing a presentation, you often need to collaborate with others. Microsoft® PowerPoint® contains robust functionality to help you work together so that everyone's contributions are included, no one is performing unnecessary work, and nothing gets lost in the mix.

Customizing Presentation Delivery

Once you have finalized your content, you need to determine what kind of presentation delivery will be required so you can modify the file to best meet those needs. Presentations are sometimes delivered in real time, with the presenter there to make adjustments to the delivery. But other times you need to have the presentation stand on its own, with recorded narration and timed transitions.

Modifying Presentation Navigation

Microsoft® PowerPoint® provides you with the ability to tailor your presentations to suit the exact needs of your audience. Understanding how to take advantage of these options means that you will be ready to deliver your message regardless of the situation, without a lot of rework.

Securing and Distributing a Presentation

You have done a lot of work to create the perfect presentation. It is important to secure that file so others can't make changes. And you might need to distribute it electronically. Microsoft® PowerPoint® provides features to help you with both tasks.