Getting Started with Powerpoint

Powerpoint is the best-known presentation software available in the business world, and we'll look at how to get started creating attractive presentations for a pitch at a business meeting, a proposal to your organization's board of directors, a presentation for your town's planning commission, or a classroom lecture. We cover adding images, editing text, and using design templates in this program.

Online Resources PowerPoint information: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/default.aspx Microsoft Office learning resources: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/FX100565001033.aspx Apple KeyNote: http://www.apple.com/iwork/keynote/ OpenOffice.org: http://www.openoffice.org

Program Handout Getting Started with Powerpoint[pdf]

Software Before purchasing Powerpoint you might want to check to see that you don't already have a copy - it's often included in Microsoft Office program sets. I'm including a link to Apple iWork here in case you prefer a more Mac-centric presentation program (Keynote, included in iWork). Books Sometimes the best reference is a book that you can peruse, mark up, read on the bus, etc. Here are some book references that cover a range of information, from beginner to expert. Some books are specific to a version of Powerpoint (and to Mac or PC versions) - be sure to select one that matches the software that you have.