This document discusses presentation software and provides tips for creating effective presentations. Presentation software is used to display information such as text, images, audio and video in a slideshow format. Key elements of presentation software include slides, animation effects, slide masters for consistent formatting, transitions between slides, and slide notes. When making a presentation, the document recommends keeping text large and simple, using one or two relevant images per slide, choosing colors and backgrounds that are not distracting, and limiting paragraphs of text. Examples of popular presentation programs like PowerPoint are also provided, with an explanation of their typical interface elements. The document concludes with an exercise to create an original presentation design using transitions and animations.

1. PRESENTATION
SOFTWARE

2. PresentationSoftware
Is a computer program used to display information usually
with the use of slideshow.
For example:
pictures, audio, and video

3. ELEMENTS OF A PRESENTATION SOFTWARE
1. Slides – These are the individual panes that contain any mixture of text,
images, video, animation, links and sound.
2. Animation effects – These are visual styles applied to the content of
slides. Once and then used throughout the presentation.
3. Slide master – this allows the style (font, font size, background, etc.) to be
set once and then used throughout the presentation.
4. Transitions – These are animation effects that define how the slides enter
and exit the screen.
5. Slide notes – These are text fields that allow the speaker to type notes for
himself or herself.

4. MAKING A PRESENTATION LOOK GOOD
1. Make text large enough – the temptation is to use 12-14 point since you
can read that on your screen while you are typing.
2. Keep it simple – this is easier said that done. Try to stick to only a few font
colors, one for the heading, one for the main text and one for highlighting
key points. Try to stick bullet points. Large paragraphs of text should not
be included, if possible.
3. Pictures – Images can really help to enhance you presentation, if used
correctly.The general rule is one or two appropriate images on slide.
4. Colors – think about the colors you see. Some colors clash with one
another; other colors do not project well onto a screen.
5. Background – think about your choice background. You might like it, but
some backgrounds are so distracting that the audience will find it hard to
focus on the presentation.

5. EXAMPLES OF PRESENTATION PROGRAMS

7. Title Bar Displays the name of the application and the file currently in use.
The Ribbon
Displays the numerous functions and tools available to work with
your presentation.
Quick AccessToolbar
Enables you to customise the toolbar to contain the commands
you use most frequently.
File tab (Backstage
View)
Provides access to basic commands such as New, Open, Save,
Print and Share plus access to customise the application.
Slides pane Displays a thumbnail version of each slide within the presentation.
Slide
The area which will be displayed as full screen when viewed in
Slide Show mode.
Status Bar
Provides information relating to features such as slide number,
spell check and shortcuts to Notes, Comments, various different
views and zoom functions.
Placeholders
Displayed as dotted lines which allows you to identify where you
can add text, and insert elements such as images or tables.

8. Hands-On Exercise
Create your own design in Power point
with transitions and Animations

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