Saving, Exporting, & Sharing Presentations in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows

IN THIS COURSE

• 1.  Saving your presentation in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 38s
  A key function in PowerPoint 2013 is the save function. This enables you to save your progress on a document and return to it later. The first time that you save a document, you will be required to insert the file's location on your computer, its name and also its format. Once you have saved your document, you can decide whether you want to continue to overwrite your existing save file every time you make a change or whether you create an entirely new save file. FREE ACCESS
• 2.  Saving your document as a PDF in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 28s
  A PDF file can generally be read by any computer. It is therefore a very good format for sharing presentations. In PowerPoint 2013, you can export your file as a PDF. It is also possible to adjust how the file opens in the user's PDF reader, which pages are included, and even whether you include your presentation notes or not. FREE ACCESS
• 3.  Returning to a previous version of your document in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 33s
  If your computer crashed and you did not have the time to save your document, PowerPoint 2013 might be able to help. When you reopen the application, you may find that your previous presentation has been recovered. You can also access automatic backup files that have been created by PowerPoint 2013, just in case you need to use an older version of your document. FREE ACCESS
• 4.  Checking for compatibility issues in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 41s
  PowerPoint 2013 can check for any compatibility issues that might be present in your document and help you correct them. This can help you to make sure that your file will be accessible and useable in older versions of the program. This is important as there are certain tools and features - such as WordArt effects - that are not supported fully or will experience fidelity losses in older versions of PowerPoint. FREE ACCESS
• 5.  Creating an accessible document in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 25s
  Before sharing your document, it is a good idea to make sure that is accessible. This involves using PowerPoint 2013 to check for any items or settings that might make the presentation difficult to read or use for certain individuals. This can include adjusting your object order and hyperlink appearance. FREE ACCESS
• 6.  Editing your document properties in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 28s
  Your PowerPoint 2013 presentation contains additional information relating to the document. These properties, which cover data on the document author, its modification dates, and a host of other categories, are not stored in any slide. It is therefore important to know how to access this information and modify it. FREE ACCESS
• 7.  Checking for personal information in your document in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 11s
  If you are intending to share your presentation with other users, you should check for any personal or confidential information that might have been added. The PowerPoint 2013 document inspector can find comments, notes, and even off-slide objects. Once you have identified any elements that could be considered confidential or personal, PowerPoint 2013 can help you remove them. FREE ACCESS
• 8.  Protecting your document in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  4m 47s
  In PowerPoint 2013, you can protect your presentation by adding password encryption. And if you want to discourage any additional editing, you can mark your presentation as finished. FREE ACCESS
• 9.  Exporting your presentation in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 11s
  If you want to share your presentation with a user who does not have PowerPoint 2013, you may have to convert your document. The program features a wide variety of formats that can be used to store your presentation. You can even export individual slides as images. FREE ACCESS
• 10.  Creating a video presentation in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  5m 27s
  Do you want your slide show to run automatically? In PowerPoint 2013, you can create a video version of the presentation you are working on. Before exporting your file as a video, you will need to prepare your slide show's timings and narration elements. FREE ACCESS
• 11.  Creating a presentation package in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  4m 50s
  PowerPoint 2013's package tool allows you to export all the elements that you will need to deliver your presentation. This is particularly useful if you are intending to give your presentation using another computer or device. Once you have exported your package, you can transfer it to a USB key or burn it to a CD. FREE ACCESS
• 12.  Using your presentation in Word in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  4m 18s
  The presentation that you have created in PowerPoint 2013 can be transferred and reused in Word 2013. Using the copy and paste functions, you can create thumbnail images of your slides in Word 2013. You can also create a presentation handout with your notes and slides. FREE ACCESS
• 13.  Adjusting your page layout in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 3s
  Before printing your presentation, you should check to make sure it is properly laid out. One of the changes to the 2013 version is that presentations are by default created in widescreen format. You can change this, along with the orientation and additional formatting elements, via the Design tab in PowerPoint 2013. FREE ACCESS
• 14.  Printing your document in PowerPoint 2013 for Windows
  6m 12s
  Once you are ready, you can print out the presentation that you have created in PowerPoint 2013. This can be very useful if you want a hard copy of your document or if you want to annotate it by hand. When it comes to printing your document, there are a number of different options that you can use to customize your printout. FREE ACCESS