Powerpoint Training - Ten golden rules for making effective PresentationsSiddhartha Roy
Mr. Siddhartha Roy takes you through the Dos and Donts of preparing Presentations. If his 10 golden rules are followed your presentation will be effective, readable and of minimal file size.
The following 37 slides present guidelines and suggestions f.docxoreo10
The following 37 slides present guidelines and suggestions for the use of fonts, colors, and graphics when preparing PowerPoint presentations for
Sessions and Seminars.
This media (PPT) is designed to ENHANCE your presentation, not BE the presentation.
Remember, only you can prevent
“Death by PowerPoint”
PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines
Highlight key points or reinforce what the facilitator is saying
Should be short and to the point, include only key words and phases for visual, reinforcement
In order for your presentation to fit on most screens, text and images should be placed within 95% of the PowerPoint slide. This “action safe” area is seen in the next slide.
PowerPoint Slide
*
Layout continuity from frame to frame conveys a sense of completenessHeadings, subheadings, and logos should show up in the same spot on each frameMargins, fonts, font size, and colors should be consistent with graphics located in the same general position on each frameLines, boxes, borders, and open space also should be consistent throughout
PowerPoint Layout
Fonts Font Style Should be ReadableRecommended fonts: Arial, Tahoma, VerandaStandardize the Font ThroughoutThis presentation is in Tahoma
Do !
This is a good title size Verdana 40 point
A good subtitle or bullet point size Verdana 32 point
Content text should be no smaller than
Verdana 24 point
This font size is not recommended for content. Verdana 12 point.
Font SizeThe larger, the better. Remember, your slides must be readable, even at the back of the room.
TIPS Presentation: 3/8/2004
Dawn Thomas, CRM
Font Size
What does this say? Garamond Font, Italic, Bold 12pt.
This is very difficult to read. Times Font, Bold, 12pt.
This point could be lost. Century Gothic Font, Bold, Italic, 14pt.
No one will be able to read this. Gill Sans Font, Condensed Bold, 12pt Combining small font sizes with bold or italics is not recommended:Small fonts are okay for a footer, such as:
Don’t !
FontsDon’t Sacrifice Readability for StyleDon’t Sacrifice Readability for StyleDon’t Sacrifice Readability for StyleDon’t Sacrifice Readability for Style
Don’t !
Caps and ItalicsDO NOT USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERSMakes text hard to readConceals acronymsDenies their use for EMPHASISItalicsUsed for “quotes”Used to highlight thoughts or ideasUsed for book, journal, or magazine titles
Use a TemplateUse a set font and color scheme.Different styles are disconcerting to the audience.You want the audience to focus on what you present, not the way you present.
Use the Same Background
on Each Slide
Do !!
Don’t use multiple backgrounds in your presentation
Changing the style is distracting
Don’t!
ColorsReds and oranges are high-energy but can be difficult to stay focused on.
Greens, blues, and browns are mellower, but not as attention grabbing.
Reds and Greens can be difficult to see for those who are color blind.
Avoid These Combinations
Examples:Green on BlueDark Yellow on GreenPurple on ...
Powerpoint Training - Ten golden rules for making effective PresentationsSiddhartha Roy
Mr. Siddhartha Roy takes you through the Dos and Donts of preparing Presentations. If his 10 golden rules are followed your presentation will be effective, readable and of minimal file size.
The following 37 slides present guidelines and suggestions f.docxoreo10
The following 37 slides present guidelines and suggestions for the use of fonts, colors, and graphics when preparing PowerPoint presentations for
Sessions and Seminars.
This media (PPT) is designed to ENHANCE your presentation, not BE the presentation.
Remember, only you can prevent
“Death by PowerPoint”
PowerPoint Presentation Guidelines
Highlight key points or reinforce what the facilitator is saying
Should be short and to the point, include only key words and phases for visual, reinforcement
In order for your presentation to fit on most screens, text and images should be placed within 95% of the PowerPoint slide. This “action safe” area is seen in the next slide.
PowerPoint Slide
*
Layout continuity from frame to frame conveys a sense of completenessHeadings, subheadings, and logos should show up in the same spot on each frameMargins, fonts, font size, and colors should be consistent with graphics located in the same general position on each frameLines, boxes, borders, and open space also should be consistent throughout
PowerPoint Layout
Fonts Font Style Should be ReadableRecommended fonts: Arial, Tahoma, VerandaStandardize the Font ThroughoutThis presentation is in Tahoma
Do !
This is a good title size Verdana 40 point
A good subtitle or bullet point size Verdana 32 point
Content text should be no smaller than
Verdana 24 point
This font size is not recommended for content. Verdana 12 point.
Font SizeThe larger, the better. Remember, your slides must be readable, even at the back of the room.
TIPS Presentation: 3/8/2004
Dawn Thomas, CRM
Font Size
What does this say? Garamond Font, Italic, Bold 12pt.
This is very difficult to read. Times Font, Bold, 12pt.
This point could be lost. Century Gothic Font, Bold, Italic, 14pt.
No one will be able to read this. Gill Sans Font, Condensed Bold, 12pt Combining small font sizes with bold or italics is not recommended:Small fonts are okay for a footer, such as:
Don’t !
FontsDon’t Sacrifice Readability for StyleDon’t Sacrifice Readability for StyleDon’t Sacrifice Readability for StyleDon’t Sacrifice Readability for Style
Don’t !
Caps and ItalicsDO NOT USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERSMakes text hard to readConceals acronymsDenies their use for EMPHASISItalicsUsed for “quotes”Used to highlight thoughts or ideasUsed for book, journal, or magazine titles
Use a TemplateUse a set font and color scheme.Different styles are disconcerting to the audience.You want the audience to focus on what you present, not the way you present.
Use the Same Background
on Each Slide
Do !!
Don’t use multiple backgrounds in your presentation
Changing the style is distracting
Don’t!
ColorsReds and oranges are high-energy but can be difficult to stay focused on.
Greens, blues, and browns are mellower, but not as attention grabbing.
Reds and Greens can be difficult to see for those who are color blind.
Avoid These Combinations
Examples:Green on BlueDark Yellow on GreenPurple on ...
Anyone can create a presentation, but not everyone can create an effective presentation. We all know some of the basic rules of PowerPoint presentation – use bullet points, keep texts and multimedia to a minimum, etc. But unfortunately, this information can only help you create mediocre presentations. Here’s how you can avoid a PowerPoint disaster and create professional-quality presentations. Use these tips the next time you decide to make a PowerPoint presentation
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