Bullet points are the nightmare of many a presentation designer, and although not the best idea for all your slides, can be beneficial when used effectively.

1. how to use
bullet points
when you
cannot
dodge them
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2. bullet points can be useful to
• organise,
• rank, and
• easily display information
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3. however, when used
incorrectly, could be a
symptom of having too
much text in your
presentation, which is a
big mood killer
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4. but when you
can’t avoid bullet
points, here is how
you can use them
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5. • do not use full
sentences
• stick to succinct
phrases and key
ideas in one line
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6. • spread information
across several slides
• instead of reams of
text on one slide
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7. • reveal and animate
one bullet at a time
• instead of displaying
them all at once
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8. • avoid using bullet
points on every slide
• this can create visual
monotony
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9. effective use of
bullet points
requires you to:
• rein in your use
of bullets,
• simplify your
information, and
• stick to the key
points
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10. #stickypresentationtips
follow for
more sticky
presentation
goodness
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