1. Computer Generated Visual Aids
Using Microsoft PowerPoint Effectively
Dr. Herb Sennett

2. PowerPoint Guidelines
Follow the “6x6 rule” (Six words horizontally and vertically)
Use bullets, not numbers
Place one topic/idea on each slide
Select a readable font (i.e., Arial or New Times Roman, Calibri, etc.)

3. Guidelines (Continued)
Use 36 pt. type for titles; 24 pt. for text
Use color consistently
Use visual support to supplement only
Show the visual only when relevant

4. Rules for Using Visual Support
Check the room to see if visual support works
Practice with your visual support
Make slides simple
Talk to the audience, not the visual!

5. Tips for Effective Visuals
Make Visuals Well in Advance
Use 1 pictures or graph per slide
Speech text does not belong here!!
Do not read slides to audience

6. Guidelines for Using Presentation Aids
Rehearse with Presentational Aids
Look at Audience, Not at Presentation Aid
Do not pass objects around audience
Remember “Murphy’s Law”

7. Tips for Effective Visuals
Make Visuals Unified – All same!!

8. Tips for Effective Visuals
Make Wise Font Choices
Bad!!!

9. Tips for Effective Visuals
Make Wise Color Choices