Illustrating Presentations in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Inserting an image in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  4m 56s
  In PowerPoint 2013, you can improve your presentation by inserting images. These images can be taken from your own computer or from a number of different online sources, such as the Office clipart gallery or the Bing image search engine. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Editing an image in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 46s
  Once you have inserted an image, you use a variety of different tools included in PowerPoint 2013 to retouch, edit or convert it. You can change the brightness, increase the contrast and even adjust the color settings. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Manipulating an image in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 43s
  In PowerPoint 2013, you can crop your image in a variety of different ways. You can even remove parts of the background and incorporate the image into the layer effects that have been applied to your slide. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Inserting a screenshot in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  4m 12s
  It can occasionally be useful to illustrate your text with a screenshot, especially if you are creating a step-by-step guide to using a particular program. In PowerPoint 2013, you can use the screenshot tool to import captures of your open windows and even select your own screenshot images. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Creating a photo album in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 40s
  If you have a number of digital photos that you would like to present, you can create a photo album. PowerPoint 2013 can help you create a photo album, complete with captions, title placeholders and photo borders in next to no time. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Inserting an audio file in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 10s
  Your PowerPoint 2013 presentation can be improved by adding multimedia files. One such type is an audio file. You can import sound from an existing file on your computer, or you can download a track from a variety of different online sources. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Inserting a video file in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  7m 46s
  In PowerPoint 2013, you can add video files from a number of different online sources. You can also import a video file from your own device. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Editing your multimedia file in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 21s
  Once you have inserted your multimedia file, you can begin editing it. You can, for example, add bookmarks to easily navigate to a particular point in the track. You can also choose to display any video files in full screen when they are activated during your slide show. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Adding hyperlinks in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 10s
  In PowerPoint 2013, you can insert hyperlinks that can be used to open a website address, create a new email or even open an external document. Any text associated with a hyperlink can be modified to display whatever you want. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Creating bookmarks in your presentation in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 9s
  You can add bookmarks to different items in your PowerPoint 2013 presentation. These bookmarks can be used to link to specific slides or locations within your presentation and can help you to control your slide show as you are delivering it. FREE ACCESS
• 11.  Inserting an equation in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 5s
  Inserting equations can be a complex procedure. PowerPoint 2013 offers a tool that features a variety of different options aimed at simplifying the creation of equations. The tool includes a variety of different calculations, including fractions, scripts and integrals. FREE ACCESS
• 12.  Inserting a table in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  4m 35s
  Inserting a table into your PowerPoint 2013 presentation can help you add structure to your data. This can ensure that what you are trying to demonstrate with this data is clear and well-presented. Creating a table in PowerPoint 2013 is very easy: you can select the number of rows and columns you create, insert data quickly, and add new cells on the fly. FREE ACCESS
• 13.  Formatting your table in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 34s
  Once you have inserted your table, you can begin to change its appearance. In PowerPoint 2013, you can resize your columns and rows, change your cell background colors, and add and modify your table's borders. You can also use the standard font tools to edit the appearance of your cell contents. FREE ACCESS
• 14.  Importing an item from Excel in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 52s
  If you have already created a chart or table using a spreadsheet program, you can quickly transfer that data into your PowerPoint 2013 presentation. Once you have finished importing these items into your document, you can modify them as you see fit, and even tell PowerPoint to keep the imported item synchronized with the original spreadsheet file. FREE ACCESS
• 15.  Inserting an object in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  7m 11s
  In PowerPoint 2013, you can insert a file – such as a word document or a spreadsheet - into the body of your presentation. This can allow you to embed the contents of another file into your presentation. In PowerPoint 2013, you can also change how this embedded file appears on your slide. FREE ACCESS