PowerPoint Tip: The Challenge with White Backgrounds I am often asked what color background someone should use for their PowerPoint slides. Many organizations use a white background because it prints well. That’s fine if you only print your presentations, but if you will be projecting your presentation, a white background can cause problems. Here are…
Tag: 2006
Issue #113 July 11, 2006
PowerPoint Tip: What to look for in a travelling projector I have been asked twice recently about what specifications or features I would consider when purchasing a projector to take with you to present to small to mid sized groups (2-100 people). Since this is likely of interest to more than the two people who…
Issue #112 June 27, 2006
25 Time Saving Tips E-book As you know, all of the past newsletter are archived on my web site. But many of you don’t have time to search the over 100 issues for time saving tips. So I did it for you and have produced a 16 page summary of what I believe are the…
Issue #111 June 13, 2006
PowerPoint Tip: Transitioning between sections Not long ago I talked with a customer who got some feedback after a recent presentation that concerned her. The comment was that it was too jolting when she moved from one section to the next in her presentation. She wanted to find a way to make the transitions smoother…
Issue #110 May 30, 2006
PowerPoint Tip: Aligning at a decimal Many presentations involve slides containing numbers, whether they are financial figures or measurements of other key indicators. If these figures include decimal places, the clearest way to show the numbers is by aligning them at the decimal point. This way, the audience can easily compare numbers by looking at…
Issue #109 May 16, 2006
PowerPoint Tip – Using a picture to fill a graph Graphs are one of the most effective ways to show numerical data in a presentation. The visual can bring the data to life and really highlight the important point you are making. In all graphs, you should use emphasis to direct your audience to the…
Issue #108 May 2, 2006
PowerPoint Tip – Breaking down complex diagrams In quite a number of presentations, especially ones involving steps or processes, slides full of text could be replaced with diagrams that visually show a flow or relationship. Some situations are commonly seen as diagrams, for example an organization chart has become the standard for showing organizational reporting…
Issue #107 April 18 2006
PowerPoint Tip – Adding Audio Clips to Your Presentation Last issue we talked about video in your presentation, this issue we will cover audio clips. First, when would you want to use an audio clip over a video clip? Well, sometimes you can’t get a video clip because of the circumstances or because you don’t…
Issue #106 April 4, 2006
PowerPoint Tip – Biggest issues with video on slides This past Saturday I attended a conference for parents that was hosted by our school board and was once again reminded of the challenges that many presenters face when trying to incorporate video into their presentation. In one of the sessions I attended, the presenters wanted…
Issue #105 March 21, 2006
PowerPoint Tip – Web Presentation Delivery Tips Last issue I shared some tips for doing presentations remotely. This time I want to focus on tips for a presentation delivery method that is gaining momentum quickly – the web presentation or sometimes called a webinar. I have held these and now have a web meeting facility…