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Open a presentation Ctrl+O
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Print a presentation Ctrl+P
Close a presentation Ctrl+W
Undo Ctrl+Z
Redo or Repeat Ctrl+Y
Slide Show Help F1
Switch between apps Alt+Tab
Cut Ctrl+X
Copy Ctrl+C
Paste Ctrl+V
Bold Ctrl+B
Italics Ctrl+I
Underline Ctrl+U
Previous slide Page Up
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First slide Ctrl+Home
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1 Using the Application Navigate to the document(s) to open and click Click the presentation of choice.
Open.
Click Create.
1.1 Working with Presentations 1.1.1 Close presentations.
1.1.3 Save a presentation to a location on a local drive.
1.1.1 Open a presentation application. On the File tab, click Close.
On the File tab, click Save.
Click the Start button. 1.1.2 Create a new presentation based on default
Click Browse.
Scroll to PowerPoint 2016. template available locally.
Enter a file name in the File name box and navigate
Click PowerPoint 2016. On the File tab, click New.
to the location required.
1.1.1 Close a presentation application. Click Blank Presentation.
Click Save.
Click the ‘x’ icon in the top right of the window. 1.1.2 Create a new presentation based on other
1.1.3 Save a presentation to a location on an online
available template available online.
1.1.1 Open presentations. drive.
On the File tab, click New.
On the File tab, click Open. On the File tab, click Save.
In the Search for online templates and themes
Click Browse. Click OneDrive and then Sign In, if necessary.
search bar, enter a template type.
© 2017, ICDL Foundation. This Quick Reference may be used by candidates to assist in preparation for this ICDL module test. ICDL Foundation does not warrant that use of this guide will ensure passing of the
test. Screen shots used with permission from Microsoft. Tool and application-specific details are correct as of July 2017. Online tools and applications are subject to frequent update and change.
Type the desired file name and if necessary, Outline View displays all the text from the slides in a On the Insert tab, in the Images group, click the
navigate to the location required. list for ease of preference and editing. Pictures, Online Pictures or Photo Album button.
Click Save. Slide Sorter view shows all slides in thumbnail form Navigate to the desired object.
so they are easy to sort.
1.1.3 Save a presentation under another name to a Click Insert.
location on a local drive. Notes Page view displays the notes that apply to 2.3.2 Insert a graphical object (drawn object) into a
On the File tab, click Save As. each slide and can be used to edit notes in an master slide.
enlarged text box.
Click This PC. On the View tab, in the Master Views group, select
Master views include Handout Master and Notes
the Slide Master button.
Enter a new file name in the File name box. Master and allow for wholesale changes across a
slideshow. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click the
If necessary, navigate to the location required.
Shapes button.
Click Save. Slide Show View uses the full computer screen and
is used when presenting a slide show to an Click the shape to insert.
1.1.3 Save a presentation under another name to a audience.
location on an online drive. Select the slide for the shape to appear on.
2.1.2 Switch between presentation view modes: normal 2.3.2 Remove a graphical object from a master slide.
On the File tab, click Save As. slide sorter, master, notes page, outline, slide
show. On the View tab, in the Presentation Views group,
Click OneDrive and then Sign In, if necessary.
click the Slide Master button.
Enter the new desired file name and if necessary, On the View tab, in the Presentation Views group,
click the View button required. Click the picture or graphical object to remove.
navigate to the location required.
2.1.3 Recognise good practice in adding slide titles. Press the Delete key.
Click Save.
1.1.4 Save a presentation as another file type like: pdf, Use a different title for each slide to distinguish 2.3.3 Apply text formatting in a master slide: font sizes.
show, image file format. between slides in outline view, when navigating in On the View tab, in the Presentation Views group,
slide show. click the Slide Master button.
On the File tab, click Save As.
2.2 Slides
To change the font size of the presentation, open
Click This PC.
2.2.1 Apply a different built-in slide layout to a slide. the Home tab and highlight the text. Change the
Click on the Save as type drop-down list and click a font size in the Font group.
file type. 2.3.3 Apply text formatting in a master slide: font types.
If necessary enter a new file name and navigate to
On the View tab, in the Presentation Views group,
the location required. click the Slide Master button.
Click Save.
To change the font of the presentation, click the
1.1.5 Switch between open presentations. Fonts drop-down button. The selected font is
applied to every slide.
On the View tab, in the Window group, click the
Switch Windows button, and then click the name of 2.3.3 Apply text formatting in a master slide: font
the presentation to switch to. colour.
1.2 Enhancing Productivity On the View tab, in the Presentation Views group,
On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click the click the Slide Master button.
1.2.1 Set basic options/preferences in the application: Layout button.
user name. Under the Slide Master tab, select the Colors drop-
Click the slide layout required. down button.
On the File tab, click Options.
2.2.2 Apply a built-in design template, theme to a A list of available colour palettes appear, allowing
On the General tab, enter a user name in the User presentation. for colour consistency throughout the presentation.
name: box.
On the Design tab, select a theme from the Themes
Click OK. gallery. 3 Text
1.2.1 Set basic options/preferences in the application: 2.2.3 Apply background colour on specific slide(s), all 3.1 Handling Text
default folder to open and save files. slides in a presentation.
3.1.1 Recognise good practice in creating slide content.
On the File tab, click Options. On the Design tab, in the Customize group, click the
Use short concise phrases.
On the Save tab, enter a default file location in the Format Background button.
Use bullet points.
Default local file location: box. Ensure the Solid fill checkbox is checked.
Click OK. Use numbered lists.
Click the Color button.
1.2.2 Use available help resources. 3.1.2 Enter text in a placeholder in normal view. Enter
Click the colour required.
text in outline view.
Click the File tab and select the Help button on If necessary, to apply the colour to all slides, click
In Normal view, click into the text box on the slide in
the top right of the window. Apply to All.
the Slide pane and enter the text.
1.2.3 Use magnification/zoom tools. Click the ‘x’ icon on the top right of the pane.
In Outline view, click next to the slide number and
On the View tab, in the Zoom group, click the Zoom 2.2.4 Add a new slide with a specific slide layout like: then click the placeholder required on the slide and
button. title slide, title and content, title only, blank. enter the text.
Check the required magnification checkbox or click On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click the New 3.1.3 Edit text in a presentation.
the Percent: box and enter the magnification Slide arrow.
Select the text and edit as required.
required. Click the slide layout required. 3.1.4 Copy text within a presentation, between open
Click OK. 2.2.5 Copy slides within the presentation, between open presentations.
1.2.4 Display, hide built-in toolbars. presentations.
Select the text to copy.
To hide built-in toolbars, click the Ribbon Display Select the slide to copy.
On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the
Options button in the top-right corner of the screen. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the Copy button.
Click Auto-hide Ribbon. Copy button.
Click a new location within the presentation or within
To display built-in toolbars, click the Ribbon Display Click a new location within the presentation or within another open presentation.
Options button in the top-right corner of the screen. another open presentation.
On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the
Click Show Tabs and Commands. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the Paste button.
Paste button. 3.1.4 Move text within a presentation, between open
1.2.4 Restore, minimise the ribbon.
2.2.5 Move slides within the presentation, between open presentations.
Double-click any tab to minimise the ribbon. presentations.
Select the text to copy.
Double-click any tab again to restore the ribbon. Select the slide to move.
On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the
2 Developing a Presentation On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the Cut button.
Cut button.
2.1 Presentation Views Click a new location within the presentation or within
Click a new location within the presentation or within another open presentation.
2.1.1 Understand the different uses of presentation view another open presentation.
modes. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the
On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the Paste button.
Paste button. 3.1.5 Delete text.
2.2.6 Delete slide(s).
Select the text to delete.
Select the slide to delete in the Slides pane.
Press the Delete key.
Press the Delete key. 3.1.6 Use the undo, redo command.
2.3 Master Slide
On the Quick Access Toolbar, click the Undo or
2.3.1 Recognise good practice in maintaining a Redo buttons.
consistent design and format throughout a
3.1.7 Apply indents on text, bulleted lists, numbered
presentation by using the master slide.
lists.
A slide master is the primary slide in a hierarchy of
Select the text to indent.
slides and is a useful method of maintaining design
and format consistency across a presentation. On the Home tab, select the Increase List Level
button. The indent is applied.
Normal view is the main editing view to write and 2.3.2 Insert a graphical object (picture) into a master
design a presentation. slide. 3.1.7 Modify indents on text, bulleted lists, numbered
lists.
On the View tab, in the Master Views group, select
the Slide Master button. Select the indented text.
On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the Click a chart and click OK. 5.1.1 Insert a graphical object (picture) into a slide.
Line Spacing arrow and select Line Spacing Click into the individual cells in the spreadsheet that On the Insert tab, in the Images group, click the
Options. Pictures or Photo Album button.
opens to enter data.
Set the spacing options. Navigate to the object to insert.
Close the spreadsheet.
Click OK. 4.1.2 Select a chart. Click Open or Insert.
3.2.6 Apply line spacing within text, bulleted lists, 5.1.1 Insert a graphical object (drawn object) into a
Click the chart.
numbered lists: single, 1.5 lines, double. slide.
4.1.3 Change the chart type.
Select the text or list to format. On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click the
Select the chart. Shapes button.
On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the
Line Spacing button and select the appropriate On the Design tab, in the Type group, click the Click the shape to insert.
option. Change Chart Type button.
Click the slide and the shape selected is inserted.
3.2.7 Switch between the different standard bullet styles Click a chart type.
in a list. 5.1.2 Select graphical object(s).
Click OK.
Select the bulleted list to change. Click the picture, image, or drawn object.
4.1.4 Add a chart title.
On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the To select multiple objects, hold the Ctrl key while
Select the chart. selecting.
Bullets arrow.
On the Design tab, in the Chart Layouts group, click 5.1.3 Copy graphical objects, charts within the
Select the desired bullet style. the Add Chart Element button. presentation, between open presentations.
3.2.7 Switch between the different standard number Select Chart Title, then click Above Chart or Select the object or chart to copy.
styles in a list. Centered Overlay.
Select the numbered list to change. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the
Enter the title in the text box that opens on the Copy button.
On the Home tab, in the Paragraph group, click the chart.
Numbering arrow. Click a new location within the presentation or within
4.1.4 Edit a chart title. another open presentation.
Select the desired numbering style. Select the chart title and edit text as required. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click the
3.2.8 Insert, edit a hyperlink. 4.1.4 Remove a chart title. Paste button.
Select the text to anchor the hyperlink to. Select the chart title. 5.1.3 Move graphical objects, charts within the
On the Insert tab, in the Links group, click the Link presentation, between open presentations.
Press the Delete key.
button. Select the object or chart to move.
Select the Browse for File button.