1. Creating a Banner inCreating a Banner in
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Instructions

2. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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 Start a new presentation, click the Design tab, and in the
Page Setup group, click the Page Setup button. The Page
Setup dialog box opens
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3. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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 Click the Slides sized for list arrow, and then click Banner
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4. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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 Set the width and height to the desired dimensions (8 in
for width and 1.5-2 in for height work best with
Blackboard), make sure the slide orientation is set to
Landscape, and then click the OK button
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5. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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 Adjust the title and subtitle placeholders to the desired size
and location on the banner slide
 Adjust the font size, as desired, so that the title and
subtitle text fit well in the banner
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6. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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 Type the text, insert graphics, and make other desired
modifications and enhancements
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7. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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 The key to formatting for Blackboard is saving the file as
the correct file type.
 Select the Office Home button, Save As, Other Format.
 Select the file type as JPEG, GIF, or PNG
 Select to Save Current Slide Only
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8. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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You are now ready to place your Banner
in your Blackboard Course
Select the Customization Menu
Select Style

9. Creating a Banner withCreating a Banner with
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Scroll down to Select Banner.
Browse for your banner file you created
and then Submit.

10. Great job!Great job!
You have now created a custom and
engaging banner for your students!