Microsoft

PowerPoint
LESSON: 6
 Introduction

Robert
Dennis Austin
Gaskins

Microsoft PowerPoint is a virtual

presentation software, initially named Presenter
was released for the Apple Macintosh in 1987
ØPowerPoint is a software product
used to perform computer-based
presentations.
ØPowerPoint presentation is made
for teaching a class, introducing a
product to sell, explaining an
organizational structure, etc.
Ø
Parts of a PowerPoint
Presentation
Headline
This part of the PowerPoint is placed on the first slide of the
series and serves as the point of introduction.

Body
This section is devoted to content and delivery.

Closing
Summary and references.
PowerPoint Do's
and Don'ts
 Do's
ü Know your audience
Your information, design and style should be based on what your
audience will understand and respond to.
ü Use a Legible Font Type and Size to Enhance Readability
Titles should be at least 36 to 40 points, bulleted text or body
copy at least 24 points.
ü Be Brief
A good rule of thumb is to cut paragraphs down to sentences,
sentences into phrases, and phrases into keywords.
Cont.
ü Be Smart about Colors
Use colors that will stand out and will be easy on the eyes (dark
backgrounds and light text is a good case practice.
 Cont.

üUse visual elements to illustrate your

ideas
Graphs and charts can help show
relationships, comparisons, and change.
üFollow the 3 C’s for information.
Correct
Current
Complete

ü
Cont.

üEnd with a summary slide

The beginning is when you will grab the
attention of the audience. The summary ending
will make it easier for them to remember your
ideas.
üProper Citation Should Also Be Observed
Include a list of references at the end of the
presentation.
ü
 Don’ts

 Don't overuse special effects. Use sound, animation, and

other effects to emphasize major points, but don't let them
become distracting.
 Don't use more than eight words per line or eight lines
per slide.
 Don't use too many words or include non-essential
information.
 Avoid hard-to-read color combinations such as red/green,
brown/green, blue/black, blue/purple. Aim for high contrast
between background and text.
 Benefits of
PowerPoint
Presentation
Visual Impact
Making a presentation more interesting through the use of
multimedia can help to improve the audience's focus.
Collaboration
PowerPoint allows you to work with other people in a
collaborative manner. Multiple people can collaborate on and
contribute to a presentation.
Flexibility
PowerPoint can be used in a number of different effective
ways to communicate with your audience.
 Cont.…

• They can be modified and used over and

over again, each time you teach those
lessons.
• It enables students to construct creative
presentations for their projects and
assignments.
•
Summary
• Dennis Austin & Robert Gaskins discovered the
Microsoft PowerPoint initially named
presenter.
• Released for the Apple Macintosh in 1987.
• Microsoft PowerPoint is a visual presentation
software.
• It is a computer-based presentations.
• Made for teaching a class, introducing a product
to sell, explaining an organizational structure,
etc.
•
•
Cont.…

Parts of a PowerPoint Presentation

• Headline
• Body
• Closing
PowerPoint Do's
ü Know your audience
ü Use a Legible Font Type and Size to Enhance Readability
ü Be Brief
ü
ü

•
Cont.
ü Be Smart about Colors
ü Use visual elements to illustrate your ideas
ü End with a summary slide
ü Proper Citation Should Also Be Observed
ü Follow the 3 C’s for information.
Correct
Current
Complete
ü
ü
 PowerPoint Don'ts

Q Don't overuse special effects

Q Don't use more than eight words per line or eight lines per slide
Q Don’t use too many words
Q Avoid hard-to-read color combinations
Benefits of PowerPoint Presentation
• Visual Impact
• Collaboration
• Flexibility
•
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 ● JOMARICK
●RANIE JAY
●JOHN LUIZ
THANK YOU!!