PowerPoint Tip: Government Photos In almost every workshop that I do, someone asks where you can get great photos to use in your presentation. I always mention Microsoft’s online library of images that is accessible through PowerPoint, stock photography sites such as istockphoto.com and pictures you take yourself. Today I’d like to discuss another source…
Author: Dave Paradi
Issue #194 September 22, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Upgrading from PowerPoint 2003 to 2007 I am planning to buy a new laptop next year after the new Core i7 chipset comes to laptops. One question I am struggling with is whether to load the 2007 or the 2003 version as my primary Office version. I still plan to load both versions…
Issue #193 September 8, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: What’s new this fall Summer is over for those of us who have kids. Our kids started back to school today and I know many others started back in the last few weeks. As children all over the world start discovering new ideas and embark on new learning adventures this month, I wanted…
Creating a customized Excel presentation; Issue #192 August 25, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Creating a customized Excel presentation Recently a presenter called who wanted to know if PowerPoint could accept inputs and do calculations while in Slide Show mode. While this is far beyond the capabilities of PowerPoint, I was able to help with an idea that I want to share with you today. If you…
Issue #191 August 11, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Confirming your colors have enough contrast Recently I commented on a blog post regarding colors that are used on slides. The writer had made some suggestions on colors to use or avoid based on the color wheel used by graphics professionals. While this is a good first level approach, we have all seen…
Issue #190 July 28, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Capturing screens and using on slides Last week I was presenting to a conference of educators in Washington, DC and the topic of screen captures came up. Some of the sample slides they sent for my workshop makeovers contained screen shots that could be improved, so today I’ll share some tips on capturing…
Three techniques to save time creating or editing PowerPoint slides; Issue #189 July 14, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Time savers when editing slides We all want to be as efficient as possible, so today’s tip shows you three ways I use to save time when creating and editing my workshop and conference PowerPoint slides. They might be new ways to use features that you already know or features you didn’t know…
Keyboard shortcuts when editing slides; Issue #188 June 30, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Keyboard shortcuts when editing slides In past issues on the newsletter, I’ve shared some tips on keyboard shortcuts you can use when in Slide Show mode. If you missed some of the past issues or want to remind yourself of those tips, click here. Today I’ll share a few keyboard shortcuts to use…
Three steps to reformat a presentation with a new slide design; Issue #187 June 16, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Reformatting a presentation Often in my workshops, someone shares how they struggle when trying to merge slides from different presenters into one presentation or when they have to reformat a presentation using a new slide design. What should be easy turns into a nightmare with content moving all over the place and hours…
Issue #186 June 2, 2009
PowerPoint Tip: Equipment to carry when presenting When I travel to deliver customized workshops or speak at conferences, I carry the normal equipment for a presenter: my laptop, presentation remote and projector if required. In today’s tip, I want to share with you a few of the other pieces of equipment I carry that come…