2. Microsoft PowerPoint A Presentation Software Package

3. PowerPoint Terminology presentation slide master presentation design layout text animation transition

4. Planning a Presentation What is the purpose for the presentation? What type of presentation is needed? Who is the audience? What will be the physical location? What is the best format for the slides?

5. Effective Text Presentations follow the 6 x 6 rule show organization overviews, summaries outlines numbering steps to show sequence make sure text is appropriate for audience

6. Typography Guidelines use large fonts (24 - 60 points) size of text reflects level of importance vary type styles to provide emphasis easier to read words in lowercase letters

7. Using Color on a Slide can focus reader’s attention can establish understanding through associations use similar colors for related ideas too much color can be distracting