Enhancing Presentation Designs in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows

PowerPoint 2019 (Windows)    |    Beginner
  • 10 videos | 41m 10s
  • Includes Assessment
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In order to help your presentation stand out, you can add color, modify the theme, and even add design elements by using the Designer tool with PowerPoint 2019. The key concepts covered in this 10-video course include how to add color to a presentation to help elements stand out or to change the overall appearance of inserted objects; how to create custom colors to add to text and inserted objects; and how to use the text direction tools to change the rotation and orientation of text. Begin by learning how to apply presentation themes that complete with a variety of different predefined elements, such as text font, size and background images or colors; how to create your own custom presentation theme; and how to create a custom background by using textiles, saved images, and online sources. Finally, learn how to access and use Draw tools; how to use WordArt tools to customize a title and convert existing text into a WordArt title; and how to customize text effects applied to a WordArt title.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Add color to a presentation
    Use custom colors
    Use text direction tools
    Work with themes
    Create custom themes
  • Change the slide background
    Create a custom slide background
    Use drawing tools
    Use wordart
    Apply text effects to wordart

IN THIS COURSE

  • 3m 55s
    Color can help a particular section, word or object stand out in your presentation. You can apply color to just about any item in your PowerPoint presentation. FREE ACCESS
  • 4m 20s
    If you have a specific color in mind or if you would like to create a unique color, you can use the custom color option in PowerPoint. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Using the text direction tools in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    3m 58s
    The text direction tool can be used to change how your text appears on your slide. See how to set the direction and choose from horizontal, rotated, and stacked. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Using presentation themes in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    2m 53s
    In PowerPoint, you can change the overall appearance of your presentation by using themes. These themes come complete with a variety of different predefined elements, such as text font and size and background images or colors. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Creating a theme in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    5m 15s
    In PowerPoint, you can create your own themes. Once your theme has been created, you can quickly apply it to any new or existing presentations that you have open. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Changing your slide background in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    4m 14s
    A slide background is automatically applied when you apply a theme. However, you can change your slide background at any time, using a variety of different tools and styles. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Creating a custom slide background in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    4m 28s
    In PowerPoint, you can customize your slide background with an image or texture to create a more original looking presentation. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Using the Draw tools in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    4m 20s
    You can find the Draw tab in the PowerPoint interface. See how to find and use the Draw options available for annotating or drawing within your presentation. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Creating a WordArt title in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    4m 3s
    A presentation's title is generally the first thing that anyone sees and is very important. It is therefore useful to know how to make it stand out. PowerPoint features a tool called WordArt which can be used to create attractive and interesting-looking titles. Once your title has been inserted, you can customize the fill and border styles. FREE ACCESS
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    10.  Applying text effects to WordArt titles in PowerPoint 2019 for Windows
    3m 44s
    After you have inserted a WordArt title, you can change the title appearance. See how to modify the style, color and even add additional effects to your WordArt title in PowerPoint. FREE ACCESS

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