Microsoftï¿½ PowerPointï¿½ 2013

Name: Microsoftï¿½ PowerPointï¿½ 2013
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ISBN: 9780735669109

ISBN-10: 0735669104

ISBN-13: 9780735669109

Edition: 2013

Authors: Joan Lambert, Joyce Cox

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NOTE: This book is based on Office Customer Preview; its content and publication date will be updated for final Office 2013 software.Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to create compelling presentations with PowerPoint 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you them! Includes downloadable practice files and a companion eBook.Work with PowerPoint on your PC or touch-enabled deviceDesign, organize, and polish your slidesCreate professional-looking charts and graphicsEngage your audience with animation, audio, and videoCustomize themes and templatesPrepare for your presentation

Book details

List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Microsoft Press
Publication date: 1/15/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English

Joan Lambert is the author of more than a dozen books on Windows® and Office, including several popular STEP BY STEP titles from Microsoft Press®.Joyce Cox has 20+ years of experience developing training materials on technical subjects for non-technical audiences, specializing in Office and Windows® technologies.

Joyce Cox has more than 30 years' experience in the development of training materials about technical subjects for non-technical audiences and is the author of dozens of books about Office and Windows technologies. Joyce is vice president of Online Training Solutions, Inc. (OTSI). Previously, she was president of and principal author for Online Press, where she developed the Quick Course series of computer training books for beginning and intermediate adult learners. She was also the first managing editor of Microsoft Press, an editor for Sybex, and an editor for the University of California.



Introduction


Who this book is for


How this book is organized


Download the practice files


Your companion ebook


Get support and give feedback


Errata


We want to hear from you


Stay in touch



Basic presentations



Explore Microsoft PowerPoint 2013


Identifying new features of PowerPoint 2013


If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2010


If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2007


If you are upgrading from PowerPoint 2003


Working in the PowerPoint 2013 user interface


Identifying program window elements


Sidebar: About buttons and arrows


Working with the ribbon


Sidebar: Adapting exercise steps


Opening, navigating, and closing presentations


Viewing presentations in different ways


Searching for help with PowerPoint 2013


Key points



Create presentations


Starting and saving presentations


Sidebar: Compatibility with earlier versions


Sidebar: Saving files to SkyDrive


Entering text in placeholders


Editing text


Sidebar: About the Clipboard


Adding and deleting slides


Sidebar: Exporting presentation outlines


Importing slides from existing sources


Key points



Work with slides


Dividing presentations into sections


Rearranging slides and sections


Applying themes


Changing the slide background


Sidebar: Non-theme colors


Formatting text placeholders


Key points



Work with slide text


Changing the alignment, spacing, size, and look of text


Correcting and sizing text while entering it


Checking spelling and choosing the best wording


Sidebar: Researching information and translating text


Finding and replacing text and fonts


Adding text boxes


Sidebar: Changing the default formatting for text boxes


Key points



Add simple visual enhancements


Inserting pictures and clip art images


Sidebar: Graphic formats


Creating diagrams


Sidebar: Converting existing bullet points into diagrams


Plotting charts


Drawing shapes


Sidebar: Connecting shapes


Adding transitions


Key points



Review and deliver presentations


Setting up presentations for delivery


Previewing and printing presentations


Preparing speaker notes and handouts


Sidebar: Enhanced handouts


Sidebar: Easy note-taking


Finalizing presentations


Sidebar: Setting up Presenter view


Delivering presentations


Key points



Presentation enhancements



Present content in tables


Inserting tables


Formatting tables


Embedding and updating Excel worksheets


Key points



Fine-tune visual elements


Editing pictures


Sidebar: Alt text


Customizing diagrams


Formatting charts


Sidebar: Pie charts


Arranging graphics


Key points



Add other enhancements


Adding WordArt text


Inserting symbols and equations


Capturing screen clippings


Creating hyperlinks


Sidebar: Adding the same hyperlink to every slide


Attaching actions to text or objects


Key points



Add animations, audio, and videos


Animating with ready-made effects


Customizing animation effects


Adding audio content


Inserting and playing videos


Key points



Additional techniques



Share and review presentations


Sharing presentations in other formats


Sending presentations directly from PowerPoint


Sidebar: Presenting presentations online


Protecting presentations by using passwords


Adding and reviewing comments


Merging presentation versions


Collaborating with other people


Key points



Create custom presentation elements


Viewing and changing slide masters


Creating themes, theme colors, and theme fonts


Designing slide layouts


Saving custom design templates


Key points



Prepare for delivery


Adapting presentations for different audiences


Rehearsing presentations


Sidebar: Recording presentations


Preparing presentations for travel


Key points



Work in PowerPoint more efficiently


Changing default program options


Sidebar: Using add-ins


Customizing the ribbon


Manipulating the Quick Access Toolbar


Sidebar: Customizing the status bar


Key points


Glossary


Keyboard shortcuts


PowerPoint 2013 keyboard shortcuts


Move between panes


Work in an outline


Work with shapes, objects, and WordArt


Select text and objects


Delete and copy text and objects


Move around in text


Move around in and work on tables


Edit a linked or embedded object


Format and align characters and paragraphs


Manage a presentation


Office 2013 keyboard shortcuts


Display and use windows


Use dialog boxes


Use the Backstage view


Navigate the ribbon


Change the keyboard focus without using the mouse


Undo and redo actions


Change or resize the font


Move around in text or cells


Move around in and work in tables


Access and use panes and galleries


Access and use available actions


Find and replace content


Use the Help window


Index


About the authors


How to download your ebook


Survey page