How to create a presentation file

How to create a presentation file

1. Microsoft PowerPoint

• Open PowerPoint: Launch the PowerPoint application on your computer.

• Start a New Presentation:

  
  
  

  • You'll usually see a startup screen with options.

  • Select "Blank Presentation" to start from scratch.

  • Alternatively, choose a "Template" for a pre-designed presentation.

• Add Slides:

  • PowerPoint opens with one slide.

  • To add more, go to the "Home" tab and click "New Slide."

  • Choose a slide layout that suits your content (title slide, title and content, etc.).

• Add Content:

  • Click inside the text placeholders to add titles, subtitles, and main points.

  • Use the "Insert" tab to add pictures, charts, shapes, videos, and more.

• Save Your Presentation:

• • Click "File" and then "Save As."

  • Choose a location, give your presentation a name, and select the file format (.pptx is the standard).

2. Google Slides

• Open Google Slides: Go to www.slides.google.com  in your web browser.

• Start a New Presentation:

  • Click the "+" icon ("Blank") to start a new presentation.

  • Or, choose a template from the template gallery.

• Add Slides:

  • Click the "+" icon in the toolbar to add a new slide.

  • Click the arrow next to it to choose a layout.

• Add Content:

  • Click in the text boxes to add your information.

  • Use the "Insert" menu to add images, videos, shapes, and other elements.

• Design Your Slides:

  • Choose a theme from the "Theme" option on the toolbar.

  • Customize the background, fonts, and colors as needed.

  • Use transitions and animations from the "Slide" menu.

• Save Your Presentation:

  • Google Slides automatically saves your work to Google Drive as you go, so there is no need to manually save.

  • You can download a copy in various formats (PowerPoint, PDF, etc.) by going to "File" > "Download."

3. Keynote (for Mac)

• Open Keynote: Launch the Keynote application.

• Start a New Presentation:

  • Choose a theme from the theme selector.

• Add Slides:

  • Click the "Add Slide" button in the toolbar.

  • Choose a slide layout.

• Add Content:

  • Add text, images, videos, charts, and other elements using the tools in the toolbar.

• Design Your Slides:

  • Customize the slide appearance using the formatting options.

  • Add transitions and animations.

• Save Your Presentation:

  • Go to "File" > "Save."

  • Name your presentation and choose where to save it.