Presentation software allows users to create and deliver visual presentations with various features such as slide creation, templates, and animations. Popular tools include Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Apple Keynote, each offering unique functionalities for users to enhance their presentations. Important considerations for effective presentations include using appropriate graphics, limiting content per slide, and having backup plans for technical issues.

2. PRESENTATION
SOFTWARE

3. A presentation software is a
type of computer software used
to create, edit, and deliver visual
presentations. These
presentations typically involve a
combination of text, images,
graphics, charts, and multimedia
elements, such as videos and

4. Microsoft PowerPoint
• is one of the most
widely used
presentation
software. It is part of
the Microsoft Office
suite and offers a
wide range of features
for creating
professional

5. Google Slides
• is a cloud-based or
online presentation tool
offered by Google as
part of Google
Workspace (formerly G
Suite). It allows for easy
collaboration and
sharing, with the
advantage of cloud

6. Canva
• is an online design
platform that includes
a presentation maker.
It offers a user-
friendly interface and
numerous templates
for creating visually
appealing
presentations. It has a
free and paid version.

7. Apple Keynote
• is Apple's
presentation
software for
macOS and iOS. It
is known for its
sleek design and
powerful graphics
capabilities.

8. Prezi
• offers a unique
approach to
presentations
through a zooming
interface. It is
designed to create
dynamic and
visually engaging
presentations.

9. Zoho Show
• is a cloud-based
presentation tool
that offers
collaboration
features and
templates for
creating
presentations.

10. Key Features of
Presentation
Software

11. 1. Slide Creation - Presentation
software allows users to create
individual slides, each containing
content, such as text, images, charts,
and multimedia.
2. Templates - Many presentation
tools offer templates that provide pre-
designed layouts and themes, making
it easier to create visually appealing

12. 3. Slide Transitions - Users can add
transitions between slides to create
visual effects when moving from one
slide to another.
4. Animations - Presentation
software often include animation
options for objects on slides,
enabling them to appear, disappear,
or move in different ways during the
presentation.

13. 5. Import and Export - Users can typically
import content from other files or
sources (e.g. Word documents, Excel
spreadsheets, and images) and export
one's presentations in various formats
(e.g., PowerPoint, PDF).
6. Presenter View - During a presentation,
users often have access to a presenter
view that displays speaker notes, a timer,
and the next slide to help the presenter

14. Rules in Creating a
Presentation

15. 1. Make use of headings. Think of and
consider the heading as the introductory
sentence in the presentation. Making use
of the right headings enhance the quality
of the presentation.
2. Spend only the necessary amount of
time per slide. Clearly define what needs
to be discussed and remove information
that is not relevant to the presentation. An
ideal slide presentation should only take
one minute or less to discuss each slide.

16. 3. Include only the essential points. Be
sure to include only the important points
or content in the slide which the audience
should to focus on.
4. Use graphics effectively. Balance the
text with graphics and use pictures that
would describe the information or
message of the presentation.

17. 5. Have a back up plan. It is always
best to have a contingency plan in
case of technical errors. Always
have a backup copy of the
presentation and convert the
presentation into a different file
format, such as PDF, in case the file
from the presentation software
cannot be used.

18. Master Slide
Master slides allow users to define
consistent elements, such as headers,
footers, and background. Below are the
steps to follow in using Master Slide:

19. Step 1: Open the View tab, then
select Slide Master.
Step 2: A different set of tools will be
displayed once in Slide Master view.
From here, users can edit their
presentation in terms of layout,
themes, colors, fonts, effects, and
background graphics.

20. Step 3: Manipulate text, such as bullet level
points, font styles, headers, and footers.
Step 4: In case the pre-set layouts do not fit
one's presentation needs, it is also possible
to create a master layout from scratch by
clicking Insert Layout, which will add an
empty slide save for the heading and
footers.

21. Animations
Animations help a presentation become more
engaging and effective. A presentation
becomes visually interesting and impactful
when appropriate animation is applied to
different elements, such as text, graphics, and
shapes. There are two ways to add animations
to a presentation: adding animations from the
animation pane and adding animations using
motion path.

22. Applying Animations Using the
Animation Pane
Below are the steps to apply animations
using the animation pane.
Step 1: Open the presentation to animate.
Step 2: Click the Animations Tab and select
the text, image, or object to be animated.

23. Step 3: Select the animation to be
applied.
Step 4: To configure the speed of the
animation, adjust the settings on the
Animations Pane setting located on
the right side of the program.
Step 5: Click the Play From button to
test the animation and apply to the
other elements in the slides.

24. Applying Motion Path to Animation
In PowerPoint, elements can be moved to
specific directions during a slide
presentation by applying motion path.

25. Follow the steps below to apply motion path to
an animation:
Step 1: Open the presentation to be animated.
Step 2: Select the element to be animated, then
click Motion Paths. Click on More Motion Path to
see the whole collection of available motion
paths.
Step 3: Choose the desired path from the
available options or create an original path by
clicking on Custom Path.
Step 4: Click the Play From button to test the

26. Hyperlinks
In PowerPoint, it is possible to open
different slides using a hyperlink. Similar to
the hyperlinks seen in websites, a
PowerPoint hyperlink allows the user to
jump to different slides and go back to the
original slide. Aside from jumping to
specific slides, a hyperlink is also used to
open other files or a certain website if the
user is connected to the Internet.

27. Adding a Hyperlink to a Slide
Below are the steps in adding a hyperlink to a
slide.
Step 1: Open the presentation and select the text
or picture that will be used as a hyperlink.
Step 2: Click the Link (Insert Hyperlink) button.
Step 3: Choose to which slide the selected text
will be linked.
Step 4: Play the presentation to test the link.
Observe that the text hyperlink LED has a
different color and is underlined. This means that

28. Action Buttons
In PowerPoint, action buttons are ready-
made shapes that can be added to a
presentation and can be used to open
another slide, play certain sounds, or
perform other actions. These actions are
activated when the user clicks the button.

29. Using Action Buttons
Below are the steps in using Action
buttons:
Step 1: Open the shapes gallery and
choose an action button icon.
Step 2: Drag the selected action button to
the slide. The action settings will appear in
a pop-up window, where one can configure
the button, such as where it links to.

30. Step 3: Click the drop-down menu and
choose the slide it will link to.Choose the
slide number and click OK.
Step 4: Play the slide show and test the
Action Button by clicking on it.

31. ACTIVITY.

32. Complete each statement by choosing the
appropriate word from the choices in the
box below. Write your answer on the space
provided for each number.

33. Prezi
animation
action buttons
Canva
PowerPoint
presenter
view
hyperlink
master slide
slide transition
templates
backup copy
presentation software

34. 1. Many presentation tools offer
____________that provide pre-designed
layouts and themes, making it easier to
create visually appealing slides.
2. A___________allows users to create
individual slides, each containing content
like text, images, charts, and multimedia.

35. 3. Always have ___________ of the
presentation in case of a technical
difficulties.
4. A presentation becomes visually
interesting when appropriate __________ is
applied.
5. A PowerPoint _________allows the user to

36. 6. A __________between slides create visual
effects when moving from one slide to another.
7. The __________ displays speaker notes, a timer,
and the next slide to help the presenter stay
organized.
8. Defining consistent elements, such as
headers, footers, and background graphics
across all slides is done in the _______________.

37. 9. ______________is an online design
platform that offers a unique approach to
presentations using a zooming interface.
10. In PowerPoint, _____________are ready-
made shapes that can be added to a
presentation and can be used to open
another slide.

38. 1. templates
2. presentation software
3. backup copy
4. animation
5. hyperlinks
6. slide transition
7. presenter view
8. master slide
9. Prezi
10. action buttons

39. Application Activity.
Make a simple powerpoint presentation about any
topics in the ICT

40. THANK YOU!