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2. DO THIS, NOT THAT

3. DO THIS, NOT THAT
Good and bad PowerPoint presentation techniques

4. DO: Keep It Simple Keep bullet points and elements to a minimum
Break sentences into bullets and use them to emphasize what you are saying, but do not over do it
Try keeping elements down to three plus your background
Keep fonts consistent throughout the presentation

5. DON’T: Clutter Your Slide
Don’t read your slides to the audience.
Don’t add as many images as you can.
Don’t type long paragraphs of words and words and words. Get to the point.
Don't CHANGE fonts multiple TIMES on one slide.

6. DO: Use a Pleasing Color Palette
Choose a color scheme that is appropriate for your brand or organization
Choose backgrounds and colors that are easy to see and read
Font choices should be legible from a distance
Be careful with pattern and photo backgrounds

7. DON’T: Be Distracting
Don’t use heavy photo backgrounds that make the message unclear.
Don’t use neon or hard to read colors for your text.
Don’t use
Different
Types of
Bullets for
Every point
You make
Don’t use super small type that is hard to read from a distance.

8. DO: Use Subtle Transitions
If transitions are added try to keep them consistent throughout the slides of your presentation
Effects should be subtle unless emphasis is needed
Here we
GO!

9. DON’T: Emphasize Everything
Don’t use distracting animations.
Don’t slow down animations and make them longer.
Don’t add loud noises or unprofessional sound effects to your slide transitions.

10. DO: Add Appropriate Photos
When using photography keep the style consistent throughout your presentation
Photography enhancements/filters should be kept to a minimum

11. DON’T: Overdo It Don’t use different styles for images.
Don’t use unnecessary image filters and shadows.
Don’t distract from your message with too many images on one slide.

12. DO THIS, NOT THAT
Top five tips for successful presentation handouts

13. DON’T: Overload the Audience
Focus on the key points of your presentation
Try to keep the handout to one page
Don’t print the bulleted slides of your PowerPoint presentation
Your handout should be able to stand alone
Helpful resource to those not attending the presentation
Refresher for attendees to look back at later

14. DO: Distribute Accordingly
Give before if:
You reference the handout during the presentation
As a resource to take notes
Give after if:
You feel the particular audience will be distracted by the handout during your presentation
NOTE: Make sure to tell the audience if information in your presentation is not in the handout

15. DON’T: Be Afraid of White Space
White space on your handout gives the audience a place to take notes.

16. DO: Use Graphics if Applicable
Use a graphic to simplify an explanation
Use a graphic to remind the audience about a key point of the presentation
Use graphs or infographics on handout to help demonstrate facts

17. DON’T: Wait Until the Last Minute
Important part of the audience experience, so allow plenty of time to create
Proofread handout for mistakes and spelling errors
Make it look professional