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Course Overview
The PowerPoint introductory level course will give you a good working knowledge of the PowerPoint basics. On completion you will be far more confident in your ability to pull presentation pages together, whether previously created or new content slides, whilst understanding how to keep the style and colouring consistent.
Course Content
Getting Started with PowerPoint
- Exploring the screen layout
- Help options
- Tab and groups
- Customising quick access toolbar
- Closing and opening presentations
Building New Presentations
- Creating new presentations
- Saving presentations
- Working in the outline mode
- Using slide sorter
- Rearranging and deleting slides
- Using slides from other presentations
Formatting and Proofing
- Moving and copying text
- Formatting text: effects; fonts and spacing
- Setting tabs and alignment
- Using the spelling checker and AutoCorrect
- Using templates and themes
Working with Text in Objects
- Drawing objects
- Using AutoShapes
- Enhancing objects
- Using drawing tools
Using Tables and Charts
- Working with tables
- Creating and enhancing charts and graphs
Viewing and Printing Your Presentation
- Adding speaker notes and footers
- Running presentations
- Different ways of printing presentations
Course Tutor
Tonia Meakin (LC)
Digital Skills Lecturer at The Guernsey Institute. With over 20 years of experience across various roles in the IT industry, she has a real passion for teaching and upskilling. Specialising in Microsoft, she can provide you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed with technology, regardless of your current skill level.
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