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Table of Contents
BackCover
PowerPoint Advanced Presentation Techniques
Introduction
How this Book is Organized
Special Features
Part I: The Big Picture Design
Chapter 1: PowerPoint in a Nutshell
Why Use PowerPoint?
The PowerPoint Interface
Working with Views
Controlling the Display
Using Content Placeholders
Adding and Deleting Slides
Selecting Slides
Saving Presentation Files
Presentation Basics: Some Tips
Chapter 2: Working with Templates and Color Schemes
What a Template Provides
Creating a New Presentation Based on a Template
Applying a Template to an Existing Presentation
Understanding and Changing Template File Locations
Working with Color Schemes
Creating Your Own Templates
Tips for Effective Templates
Additional Template Sources
Summary
Chapter 3: Working with Masters and Layouts
Working with Slide Layouts
Understanding Masters
Editing the Slide Master Layout
Manually Editing Master Elements
Managing Multiple Masters
Summary
Part II: Conveying the Message
Chapter 4: Importing and Organizing Text
Importing Text From Word
Importing Text From Other Presentations
Importing Text From Other Sources
Working with the Outlining Tools
Summary
Chapter 5: Attractive Text Placement
Text Box Types
Creating a Manual Text Box
Selecting a Text Box
Sizing and Positioning a Text Box
Text Box Border and Fill
Formatting Text
Positioning Text
Deleting and Restoring Text Boxes
Applying an AutoShape to a Text Box
Summary
Chapter 6: Tables and Worksheet Grids
Creating a New Table
Selecting Rows, Columns, and Cells
Editing a Table's Structure
Formatting Table Cells
Copying Tables From Word
Copying Worksheet Cells From Excel
Linking and Embedding Excel Data
Summary
Part III: Still Images
Chapter 7: Drawing Tools and Graphic Effects
About Vector Graphics
Drawing Lines and Shapes
Creating WordArt
Sizing and Positioning Objects
Formatting Lines and Borders
Applying Solid or Semi-Transparent Fills
Applying Fill Effects
Adding Shadow Effects
Adding 3-D Effects
Modifying an AutoShape
Rotating and Flipping
Working with Layers
Grouping Graphic Objects
Add-Ins for Working with Graphic Objects
Summary
Chapter 8: Working with Photographic Images
Understanding Raster Graphics
Importing Image Files into PowerPoint
Sizing and Cropping Photos
Adjusting Photo Contrast and Brightness
Setting a Transparent Color
Using Special Image Modes
Compressing Images
Exporting a Photo From PowerPoint to a Separate File
Creating a Photo Album Layout
Summary
Chapter 9: Using and Organizing Artwork Libraries
About the Clip Organizer
Inserting Clip Art
Clip Art Search Methods
Modifying Clip Art
Managing Clips in the Clip Organizer
Strategies for an Effective Artwork Management System
Tips for using Clip Art in Presentations
Summary
Chapter 10: Working with Diagrams and Org Charts
Diagram and Org Chart Basics
Inserting a Diagram
Working with Diagram Text
Modifying Diagram Layout
Modifying Diagram Formatting
Special Considerations for Organization Charts
Summary
Chapter 11: Using the Charting Tools
Which Charting Tool to Use?
Creating a Chart in Microsoft Graph
Working with Chart Data
Changing the Chart Type
Controlling Chart Options
Formatting Chart Elements
Using Excel Charts
Summary
Part IV: Motion Images and Effects
Chapter 12: Sound Effects, Soundtracks, and Narration
Because it's There...
Understanding Sound Files
Placing a Sound Icon on a Slide
Fine-Tuning Sound Play Settings
Applying a Sound Effect to an Object
Associating CD Tracks as Soundtracks
Sequencing Sound Clips with the Advanced Timeline
Recording Sounds and Narration
Summary
Chapter 13: Using Transitions and Animation Effects
Automatic versus Manual Transitions
Choosing Transition Effects
Working with Preset Animations
Applying Custom Animation
Using Motion Paths
Layering Animated Objects
Animating Charts
Summary
Chapter 14: Incorporating Motion Video
Where do Videos Come From?
Incorporating Video Clips
Setting Movie Options
Balancing Video Impact with File Size and Performance
Playing Flash Content in PowerPoint
Playing Macromedia Director Content in PowerPoint
Troubleshooting
Copying a Presentation to Videotape
Summary
Part V: Preparing and Presenting a Show
Chapter 15: Managing the Presentation Process
Presentation Basics: A Quick Review
Working with Hidden Slides
Working with Custom Slide Shows
Annotating with the Pen Tools
Viewing Speaker Notes
Presenting with a Multi-Monitor Configuration
Packaging a Presentation
Using the PowerPoint Viewer
Add-Ins that Help Show Presentations
Summary
Chapter 16: Attractive Handouts and Speaker Notes
Creating Handouts
Using the Handout Master
Creating Speaker Notes
Modifying Handouts and Notes Pages with Microsoft Word
Add-Ins for Working with Handouts
Summary
Chapter 17: User-Interactive and Web-Based Shows
User-Interactivity: Letting the Audience Drive
Navigational Control Basics
Creating Text Hyperlinks
Creating Action Buttons
Creating Other Graphical Hyperlinks
Setting up a User-Interactive Kiosk
Creating a Web-Based Presentation
Transferring a Presentation to a Web Server
Making the PowerPoint Viewer Available Online
Creating a Web Interface
Summary
Part VI: Extending PowerPoint
Chapter 18: Custom Work Environments: Menus and Toolbars
Customizing Menus and Toolbars
Creating New Toolbars and Menus
Setting Program Options
Summary
Chapter 19: Working with Macros and Add-Ins
Macro Basics
Macro Playback
Editing a Macro with Visual Basic
Dealing with Macro Security
Reusing Macros in Multiple Presentations
Working with Add-Ins
Summary
Part VII: Appendixes
Appendix A: New Features in PowerPoint 2003
The New Features
Issues When Opening Files in Previous Versions
Appendix B: Powerpoint Resources Online
Help and Support
Add-Ins and Utilities
Backgrounds, Templates, and Graphics
Newsgroups and Mailing Lists
Appendix C: What's on the CD-ROM
System Requirements
Using the CD with Windows
What's on the CD
Troubleshooting
Index
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Index_F
Index_G
Index_H
Index_I
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Index_L
Index_M
Index_N
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Index_P
Index_R
Index_S
Index_T
Index_U
Index_V
Index_W
Index_Z
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Sidebars
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