Tips for Students

Power Point Presentation

 Know your topic. Use contrasting colors for
 Use key phrases about text and background.
your topic. Keep slide design
 Avoid using too much consistent with a theme.
text. Use animations and
transition effects sparingly.
 Limit the number of
slides.
 Plan your slide layout.
 Avoid fancy fonts.
Design tips
For PowerPoint
 1. Make it clear
Visuals should be concise,
simple and relevant.
Arrange your visuals in a
logical sequence in line
with your presentation
structure.
Each visual should convey a
specific idea, point or topic
area. Use one message per
slide.
Limit the amount of text
on each slide. Edit out
words you don’t need
until each statement is as
concise as possible.
 Check spelling and
grammar.
 Limit the number of
slides to 5 or 6 per 10
minutes.
2. Make it big
• Visuals should be readable
• Use large font ( at least 24 font size)
• Avoid overly elaborate typefaces.
• Don’t use all capitals. Blocks of text are
hard to read.
• Make sure captions on pictures or graphs
can be clearly seen from the back of the
room.
 3. Make it simple
b. Don’t go overboard with
a. Don’t overdesign the technology
• Eliminate unnecessary • Aim to communicate.
information and clutter. • Use animation sparingly.
• Make use of white space • Include elements like
and don’t cram too much sounds and videos if they
on your slide. are the best way to
• Avoid busy backgrounds convey particular
that make text hard to information.
read.
4. Be consistent

Choose a general look to your presentation

and stick to it.
Don’t carried away with the fonts, colors,
styles etc. Use the same themes.
5. Be visual
 The impact of visuals is greatly increased by colors
if it used well.
 Ensure there is a clear contrast between text and
background color.
 Use highlight color to emphasis key words.
 Don’t use too many color on one slide.
 Use colors that harmonize rather than clash.
 If you’re not sure hot put colors together, make
use of the color schemes available in PowerPoint.
6. Move beyond bullet points

 Take advantage of the medium and look for

ways to convert data to visual information.
Would a pictures, graphs or chart, videos to
convey information more effective rather
than text?
7. Use graphics well
 Choose graphic material to support your
presentation.
 Use 1-2 images per slide.
 Pictures should be clear and in focus.
 Tables and graphs should be simple and
readable from the back of the room.
Remember that what may look clear and focused
on you computer screen may look paler and less
focused when projected onto large screen.