Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 Step by Step ebook

Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to create compelling presentations with PowerPoint 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook. Work with PowerPoint on your PC or touch-enabled device Design, organize, and polish your slides Create professional-looking charts and graphics Engage your audience with animation, audio, and video Customize themes and templates Prepare for your presentation Cover 1 Library of Congress 2 Contents 3 Introduction 11 Who this book is for 11 How this book is organized 11 Download the practice files 12 Your companion ebook 15 Get support and give feedback 15 Errata 15 We want to hear from you 16 Stay in touch 16 Part 1: Basic presentations 17 Chapter 1: Explore Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 19 Identifying new features of PowerPoint 2013 22 If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2010 22 If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2007 23 If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2003 25 Working in the PowerPoint 2013 user interface 26 Identifying program window elements 27 Sidebar: About buttons and arrows 29 Working with the ribbon 32 Sidebar: Adapting exercise steps 36 Opening, navigating, and closing presentations 44 Viewing presentations in different ways 49 Searching for help with PowerPoint 2013 56 Key points 59 Chapter 2: Create presentations 61 Starting and saving presentations 62 Sidebar: Compatibility with earlier versions 70 Sidebar: Saving files to SkyDrive 71 Entering text in placeholders 72 Editing text 76 Sidebar: About the Clipboard 80 Adding and deleting slides 81 Sidebar: Exporting presentation outlines 84 Importing slides from existing sources 85 Key points 89 Chapter 3: Work with slides 91 Dividing presentations into sections 92 Rearranging slides and sections 96 Applying themes 100 Changing the slide background 103 Sidebar: Non-theme colors 110 Formatting text placeholders 112 Key points 117 Chapter 4: Work with slide text 119 Changing the alignment, spacing, size, and look of text 120 Correcting and sizing text while entering it 127 Checking spelling and choosing the best wording 134 Sidebar: Researching information and translating text 141 Finding and replacing text and fonts 142 Adding text boxes 145 Sidebar: Changing the default formatting for text boxes 152 Key points 153 Chapter 5: Add simple visual enhancements 155 Inserting pictures and clip art images 156 Sidebar: Graphic formats 162 Creating diagrams 163 Sidebar: Converting existing bullet points into diagrams 170 Plotting charts 170 Drawing shapes 178 Sidebar: Connecting shapes 185 Adding transitions 187 Key points 191 Chapter 6: Review and deliver presentations 193 Setting up presentations for delivery 194 Previewing and printing presentations 200 Preparing speaker notes and handouts 205 Sidebar: Enhanced handouts 212 Sidebar: Easy note-taking 213 Finalizing presentations 213 Sidebar: Setting up Presenter view 220 Delivering presentations 220 Key points 225 Part 2: Presentation enhancements 227 Chapter 7: Present content in tables 229 Inserting tables 229 Formatting tables 234 Embedding and updating Excel worksheets 237 Key points 243 Chapter 8: Fine-tune visual elements 245 Editing pictures 245 Sidebar: Alt text 254 Customizing diagrams 254 Formatting charts 260 Sidebar: Pie charts 271 Arranging graphics 271 Key points 277 Chapter 9: Add other enhancements 279 Adding WordArt text 280 Inserting symbols and equations 283 Capturing screen clippings 290 Creating hyperlinks 292 Sidebar: Adding the same hyperlink to every slide 296 Attaching actions to text or objects 297 Key points 301 Chapter 10: Add animations, audio, and videos 303 Animating with ready-made effects 304 Customizing animation effects 308 Adding audio content 315 Inserting and playing videos 319 Key points 327 Part 3: Additional techniques 329 Chapter 11: Share and review presentations 331 Sharing presentations in other formats 332 Sending presentations directly from PowerPoint 342 Sidebar: Presenting presentations online 345 Protecting presentations by using passwords 346 Adding and reviewing comments 348 Merging presentation versions 352 Collaborating with other people 356 Key points 357 Chapter 12: Create custom presentation elements 359 Viewing and changing slide masters 360 Creating themes, theme colors, and theme fonts 369 Designing slide layouts 378 Saving custom design templates 385 Key points 389 Chapter 13: Prepare for delivery 391 Adapting presentations for different audiences 392 Rehearsing presentations 396 Sidebar: Recording presentations 400 Preparing presentations for travel 402 Key points 405 Chapter 14: Work in PowerPoint more efficiently 407 Changing default program options 407 Sidebar: Using add-ins 418 Customizing the ribbon 419 Manipulating the Quick Access Toolbar 426 Sidebar: Customizing the status bar 430 Key points 430 Glossary 431 Keyboard shortcuts 439 PowerPoint 2013 keyboard shortcuts 439 Move between panes 439 Work in an outline 439 Work with shapes, objects, and WordArt 440 Select text and objects 440 Delete and copy text and objects 441 Move around in text 441 Move around in and work on tables 442 Edit a linked or embedded object 442 Format and align characters and paragraphs 442 Manage a presentation 444 Office 2013 keyboard shortcuts 447 Display and use windows 447 Use dialog boxes 447 Use the Backstage view 449 Navigate the ribbon 449 Change the keyboard focus without using the mouse 449 Undo and redo actions 450 Change or resize the font 450 Move around in text or cells 451 Move around in and work in tables 451 Access and use panes and galleries 451 Access and use available actions 452 Find and replace content 452 Use the Help window 452 Index 455 About the authors 477 Joyce Cox 477 Joan Lambert 477 The team 478 Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI) 478 How to download your ebook 479 Survey page 480

Experience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself how to create compelling presentations with PowerPoint 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.

• Work with PowerPoint on your PC or touch-enabled device
• Design, organize, and polish your slides
• Create professional-looking charts and graphics
• Engage your audience with animation, audio, and video
• Customize themes and templates
• Prepare for your presentation

Experience learning made easy - and quickly teach yourself how to create compelling presentations with PowerPoint 2013. With this book, you set the pace - building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them!