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1. Five PowerPoint Tips

2. Using the eyedropper function allows you to color
match font and fill colors exactly
Tip #1: Eyedropper
Step 1: Click on the object you would like to change the color
Step 2: Click the eyedropper icon over the color you desire (it has to be located in your slide)

3. One click of the align tool allows you to create clean
lines on your slide
Tip #2: Align
Step 1: Hold SHIFT and select all objects you would like to align
Step 2: Under FORMAT, select the align function you desire

4. Once reserved for Photoshop, you now can remove
picture backgrounds directly on PowerPoint
Tip #3: Remove Background
Step 1: Select the image, and then the
Remove Background button
under PICTURE TOOLS /
FORMAT
Step 2: Use the “pen” to select the
areas you want to keep and
areas to remove – dragging the
“pen” works best
Step 3: Once you’re satisfied click
keep changes

5. Slide to slide consistency is crucial for a professional
looking presentation; utilize the slide master
Tip #4: Slide Master
Step 1: Under the VIEW tab, select Slide Master
Step 2: The top slide is considered the parent – any changes you make to
that slide will be seen on all of the slides
Step 3: The slide beneath the master are individual layouts, you can create
as many as you would like
Step 4: Use the Insert Placeholder button to add text boxes, pictures, etc.
Master
Unique Layout

6. Creating your tables and charts directly into you
presentation will save you time in the long run
Tip #5: Tables and Charts
Step 1: Place your data as if you are using Microsoft Excel
Step 2: If you would like to change the axis of your chart, use the Switch Row/Column button