D.I.Y.Fun with Power Point

• You can use Power point for much more than just presentations• Once you know a few basic tricks, you can use Power Point for

anything you need a visual aid for

• Like Learning any new tool, you will get better with more repetition

• What can you “make” with PPT Presentations Flyers for event Open House Flyer VA Loan Brochure Reverse Brochure Greeting card Post Card Info Graphics Cover Images Ad Images The only limit is your imagination……..

• The First thing you need to know is how to “Design” the page

• Creating a custom size• Click Slide Size and select “custom slide size”

• You have some preset sizes

• Or you can simple type in a custom size*the numbers are inches*

• If you know how to create a custom size……you can now create anything you need Flyers = 8.5X11 Greeting cards = 4.5x9 (fold in half) Post card = 5.5X4.5 Standard Send Out Card is 5x7 or 7x5

• You can do a banner for an event if you choose. You can make it up to 56 inches wide

• When you click OK, you will be prompted to select Maximize or Ensure fit, choose Maximize

• Depending on the size, your preview will display to fit the screen, don’t worry. It will print correctly

• Lets take a peak at what you can do in the “Format Background” options• Solid fill allows you to set the background to any color your choose

• Gradient Fill allows you to add shading effects to the back ground and customize those effects

• Picture or Texture fill has two functions1. Preset “textures” and 2. Picture from file, clipboard or Online

• Lots of textures to choose from

• For Pictures I typically use from “File”

• If you are creating a presentation and are setting the background for your presentation, make sure to set select “Apply to All”

• The next very important part of Power Point to learn is the Insert section

• Inserting “Pictures” are from your files

• Shapes are great for when you want to Highlight key items, or separate something from the rest

• The Text Box is great for when you need verbiage with No Border

• Word Art are preset colors and fonts. Used mostly for headers or items you want to stand out

• You can format the word art, shapes and text box further by clicking the element

• Save it as a PNG file for best results…That’s an Image file. • If having printed else where (Staples) just send them the PPT file. =)

• If you get to know those basics you can create anything with Power Point

• The first flyer you make won’t be perfect, but they will get better and better each time out