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Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Level 1
(1 day - £245, plus VAT)
Prerequisites
Computer literacy: the ability to use a mouse and keyboard; familiarity with common computer software; the ability to open and save files.
Course Goals
To familiarise delegates with PowerPoint's unique interface and capabilities. At the end of the course, delegates will feel confident in creating and modifying PowerPoint presentations.
Course Outline
Introducing PowerPoint 2007
PowerPoint Overview
Understanding What PowerPoint Can Do
Exploring New PowerPoint 2007 Features
Using the Ribbon Tabs
Using Mini Toolbars
Using Task Panes
PowerPoint File Formats
Understanding PowerPoint Views
Creating a Basic Presentation
Understanding PowerPoint Presentations
Creating a Presentation
Saving a Presentation
Opening a Presentation
Deleting a Presentation
Renaming a Presentation
Converting a Presentation to PowerPoint 2007
Working with Text
Understanding PowerPoint's Text Capabilities
Adding Text
Formatting Text
Using Bullets
Using Numbered Lists
Checking Spelling
Using Proofing Tools
Looking Up Synonyms with the Thesaurus
Working with Text Boxes
Using WordArt
Working with Tables
Understanding Tables
Adding a Table
Formatting a Table
Drawing a Table
Inserting an Excel Table
Organizing Presentations
Exploring PowerPoint's Outlining Features
Organizing Presentations
Using the Outline Tab
Using the Outlining Options
Working with Outlines Created in Other Programs
Working with Themes, Color Schemes, and Backgrounds
Understanding Themes
Applying a Background
Formatting Slides and Presentations
Exploring PowerPoint Formatting Options
Adding Slides
Deleting Slides
Rearranging Slides
Using the Slide Sorter View
Copying and Moving Slides from One Presentation to Another
Using Automatic Formatting
Presenting a Slide Show
Understanding Slide Shows
Setting Up a Show
Rehearsing Timings
Recording a Voice Narration
Working with Custom Shows
Reusing Slides in Other Presentations
Viewing Your Show
Packaging Presentations onto a CD
Using the PowerPoint Viewer
Creating and Printing Presentation Materials
Exploring Presentation Output Options
Creating Notes and Handouts
Preparing to Print Your Presentation
Printing PowerPoint Presentation
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Level 2
(1 day - £245, plus VAT)
Prerequisites
Experience of using PowerPoint and the ability to create basic slideshows.
Course Goals
To equip experienced PowerPoint users with the advanced skills they need to create more impactive and dynamic presenations.
Course Outline
Working with Charts and Graphs
Exploring Chart Possibilities
Understanding Charts in PowerPoint
Adding a Chart
Selecting a Chart Type
Entering Data in the Datasheet
Creating a Custom Chart Type
Chart Tools Ribbons
Formatting a Chart
Adding a Trendline
Working with SmartArt
Understanding SmartArt
Adding SmartArt to a Presentation
Formatting SmartArt
Sample SmartArt Variants
Common SmartArt Procedures
Working with Organization Charts
Working with Pictures and Clip Art
Exploring Clip Art and Pictures
Understanding Graphic File Formats
Inserting Clip Art
Understanding the Microsoft Clip Organizer
Adding Clips to the Clip Organizer
Searching for a Clip
Working with the Clip Organizer
Working with Pictures
Modifying Clip Art and Pictures
Compressing Pictures
Creating a Photo Album
Working with Media Clips
Exploring Sound and Video
Sound Formats
Movie Formats
Inserting Media Clips
Tweaking Sounds or Movies
Playing a CD Audio Track
Recording Sounds
Linking Media Files
Working with Shapes and Objects
Exploring Shape Creation and Formatting
Inserting Shapes
Applying a Shape Quick Style
Modifying and Enhancing Shapes
Using the Format Shape Dialog Box
Manipulating Objects
Working with Animation
Understanding Animation
Setting Slide Transitions
Applying Animations to Objects
Creating Custom Animations
Using Action Settings
Using Action Buttons
Collaborating on Presentations
Defining Ways to Collaborate in PowerPoint
Preparing Your Presentation for Distribution
Setting Presentation Passwords
Reviewing Presentations
Distributing Your Presentation to Others
Using PowerPoint's Web Features
Working with Hyperlinks
Publishing to the Internet
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