2. Introduction
Non-free commercial presentation program
Developed by Microsoft
It is part of the Microsoft Office suite,
Runs on Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS
X operating system.
3. Versions
The Current Versions in use are Microsoft Office
PowerPoint 2007, 2010.
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 for Windows
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2011 for Mac.
4. History
Initially Called ‘Presenter’
In 1987, it was renamed to "PowerPoint“
In the same year, Forethought was bought by Microsoft
for $14 million USD .
PowerPoint was officially launched on May 22, 1990.
5. Getting Started
Create a new presentation
MS Office Button >> New
A new Presentation window opens up
The MS Office Button is located in the top left
corner of the Window
To start a new file from scratch:
Choose “Blank Document” and press “Create”.
6. Open an existing presentation
MS Office Button >> Open
Save the current document
MS Office Button >> Save
Save a document under a different name, version, or
format
MS Office Button >> Save As...
11. Formatting Text and Objects
Drawing Tools Tab - Format >> Shape Styles
Home Tab >> Font Group
Insert Tab >> Text >> WordArt
Drawing Tools Tab - Format >> WordArt Styles