The document provides tips for creating effective PowerPoint presentations including using sans serif fonts no smaller than 24 points, limiting each slide to 6-8 words per line, following the 6x6 rule for bullet points, keeping the background consistent and subtle with limited transitions, sparingly using clipart of the same style, limiting colors and graphics that relate to the content, checking spelling and grammar, giving an overview and review, appearing slides one at a time, using a wireless mouse, practicing beforehand, and backing up the presentation.

1. Willy McCoy Beaverton High School January 31, 2008

2. Fonts Select san serif fonts No smaller than 24 points Each page should have a title Use the same font on all pages Avoid italicized fonts No more than 6-8 words per line

3. Fonts Use the 6 x 6 rule for bullet points Use contrast Dark text on light background Light text on dark background Do not use ALL CAPS except for titles Test font by standing six feet from monitor

4. Graphics & Design Keep the background consistent Keep the background subtle Keep the design clean and uncluttered Limit number of transitions

5. Graphics & Design Use clipart sparingly Use the same style graphic throughout Limit number of graphics All graphics should relate to the presentation

6. Color Limit the number of colors on a single screen Use no more than four colors on a chart Check all colors on a projection screen before presentation

7. General Presentation Chick spelling and grammar Do not read the presentation Give a brief overview at start, present, information, review important points Have bulleted items appear one at a time

8. General Presentation Use a wireless mouse If sound effects are used, wait until sound fineshes before speaking If content is complex, give audience handouts Do not turn your back to the audience

9. General Presentation Practice before you present Show up early to test equipment Turn off screen savers and power management

10. General Presentation Back up your slide show and take an extra copy with you Provide the audience with contact information if they have questions Avoid dark backgrounds if presenting in a poorly-lit room Avoid light backgrounds if presenting in well-lit room