Five PowerPoint Tips

Using the eyedropper function allows you to color match font and fill colors exactly

Tip #1: Eyedropper

Step 1: Click on the object you would like to change the color

Step 2: Click the eyedropper icon over the color you desire (it has to be located in your slide)

One click of the align tool allows you to create clean lines on your slide

Tip #2: Align

Step 1: Hold SHIFT and select all objects you would like to align

Step 2: Under FORMAT, select the align function you desire

Once reserved for Photoshop, you now can remove picture backgrounds directly on PowerPoint

Tip #3: Remove Background

Step 1: Select the image, and then the Remove Background button under PICTURE TOOLS / FORMAT

Step 2: Use the “pen” to select the areas you want to keep and areas to remove – dragging the “pen” works best

Step 3: Once you’re satisfied click keep changes

Slide to slide consistency is crucial for a professional looking presentation; utilize the slide master

Tip #4: Slide Master

Step 1: Under the VIEW tab, select Slide MasterStep 2: The top slide is considered the parent – any changes you make to

that slide will be seen on all of the slidesStep 3: The slide beneath the master are individual layouts, you can create

as many as you would likeStep 4: Use the Insert Placeholder button to add text boxes, pictures, etc.

Master

Unique Layout

Creating your tables and charts directly into you presentation will save you time in the long run

Tip #5: Tables and Charts

Step 1: Place your data as if you are using Microsoft ExcelStep 2: If you would like to change the axis of your chart, use the Switch Row/Column button