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Below are the most recent articles or resources I’ve published. If you are looking for help on a specific topics, it would best to look at the topics in my Articles archive as I have grouped my recent and best articles by topic there.

  • Use Symbol Characters in PowerPoint Instead of Shapes for Progress/Rating; Step-by-step tutorial

    When you want to show progress or ratings using stars, circles, or other shapes, don’t use the shapes in PowerPoint. Use the characters in the font I show in this video. It is much easier to get everything aligned and it is easy to change color. The information in this video is an example of…… Continue reading

  • Arrange icons/images and related text neatly on a PowerPoint slide; Step-by-step tutorial

    When you want to align icons or images with the descriptive text that goes along with each one, follow the steps in this video to get it done quickly and know that they are all perfectly aligned. The information in this video is an example of the practical advice I share in my live in-person…… Continue reading

  • Reveal the correct answer for a multiple-choice question in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial

    When you ask the audience a multiple-choice question to engage them in discussion, use the technique in this video to reveal the correct answer by covering up the incorrect answers using inking in PowerPoint. This gives you the opportunity to discuss each incorrect answer and deepen the learning for the audience. The information in this…… Continue reading

  • Put text on any image so it is easy to see in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial

    Putting text on top of an image for a caption or other explanation is difficult when the image doesn’t have a single-color background. Since almost every photo or image is this way, use the technique in this video to ensure that your text will be easy for the audience to read. The information in this…… Continue reading

  • Zoom in and Pan around a website image using Morph; Step-by-step tutorial

    If you want to show a website in a presentation, this video shows you how to capture the entire page in the Edge browser, first show the entire page to give the audience context, then zoom in on the important sections so the audience clearly sees what you want them to see. This is an…… Continue reading

  • Highlight correct answer for a multiple-choice question in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial

    When you ask the audience a multiple-choice question to engage them in discussion, use the technique in this video to highlight the correct answer using inking in PowerPoint. This gives a natural organic feel instead of a shape. The information in this video is an example of the practical advice I share in my live…… Continue reading

  • Make text quotes more visual on PowerPoint slides; Step-by-step tutorial

    When you have quotes to share with your audience, don’t use bullet points. Instead, make the text more visual using callout shapes as I show in this video. The information in this video is an example of the practical advice I share in my live in-person or virtual training that helps teams improve the effectiveness…… Continue reading

  • Advanced alignment techniques for shapes in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial

    The alignment tools in PowerPoint can save you a lot of time arranging objects on your slides. This video shows you how to take your skills even further with advanced techniques that allow you to go beyond what the built-in features allow. The information in this video is an example of the practical advice I…… Continue reading

  • Video Beside Slides Built into Zoom Sharing! New Feature January 2024!

    Finally! The feature Zoom users have been requesting for over 3 years has now been released. You can now put your video beside your slides (or any shared content). In this video I’ll show you how this works and how to customize it so you can create the experience you want the audience to have. Continue reading

  • A lesson from Arthur Newman on cropping images in PowerPoint presentations

    This past weekend we went to the Art Gallery of Ontario to see an exhibit of photos from renowned photographer Arthur Newman. His photos are well known because of his unique style of portraits that were commissioned by magazines from the 1940s to the 1980s. He carefully constructed the setting for each person based on…… Continue reading