By Senior Instructor on 5/5/2008 2:35 PM

For printing purposes, files in PowerPoint should be around 150 dpi or larger, but for viewing only, there is no need to let a file exceed 96 dpi because the screen always displays at this setting. Keeping files in bitmap format can take up too much space, so why not make these files smaller? When you go to "Save As", you can save your presentation as a specific kind of file ("Save As Type" appears in the File Save browser). Selecting a .gif or .jpg can significantly reduce the amount of space your file takes up.

By Senior Instructor on 5/5/2008 2:34 PM

When you create a document format that you like, it’s easy to duplicate with the Format Painter option. Highlight the text of the formatting you want and click the paintbrush located in the formatting toolbar. Then, highlight the text you want to change. It will automatically adjust the highlighted text to the format you selected!

By Senior Instructor on 3/31/2008 10:11 AM

You can apply specific transition effects to several slides at once by selecting Slide Sorter under the View menu. Pick your first slide, and then hold down the Ctrl key to select subsequent slides. Go to the Slide Show menu and click "Slide Transition."  Select the transition you like in the Effect box & click Apply. Smooth sailing!

By Senior Instructor on 3/31/2008 10:08 AM

In Microsoft Word 2003, you can avoid searching through menus and submenus over and over again by creating your very own menu filled with actions you find yourself doing repeatedly.  Here’s how:

1. Click the Tools menu, then "Customize"
2. From the Categories list, choose “New Menu”
3. Drag New Menu from the list to the menu bar
4. Use "Modify Selection" to enter a descriptive name for the new menu
5. Read More »

By Senior Instructor on 3/21/2008 3:49 PM

Got a slide from an old presentation that you'd like to insert into your new show? Open up a new presentation. From the "Insert" drop-down, select "Slides from Files". Browse and find the presentations you've already made and highlight the slides you want. Click “Insert” to add one, or “Insert All” to select all slides.

By Senior Instructor on 3/21/2008 3:47 PM

Keyboard shortcuts help keep you from endlessly searching through menus and their use saves a lot of valuable time. The following are some rather handy shortcuts for common tasks within the program:

 

     CTRL + C                  Copy highlighted text

  & ... Read More »

By Senior Instructor on 3/21/2008 8:02 AM

Sometimes the templates provided in Microsoft Word will not suit your needs or taste. Creating your own template is a great way to customize your documents.

 

All you have to do is:

 

Read More »

By Senior Instructor on 3/21/2008 7:44 AM

Want to get a graphic in just the right spot? Select your graphic or text box and hold down the Ctrl key. While doing so, use the arrow keys to move it around.

By Senior Instructor on 3/21/2008 7:43 AM

Never waste time flipping through pages you don't need to flip through! In the show mode, you can type in the number of any slide you want to view, hit enter, and it will appear on the screen.

By Senior Instructor on 3/10/2008 10:59 AM

To get to the first slide while creating your presentation, press "Ctrl+Home". Quickly jump to the last slide by pressing "Ctrl+End".