PowerPoint Basics

Inserting a New Slide

• To insert a new slide, click the Home tab on the Ribbon and then click the New Slide button in the Slides group.
• A new slide will be added to the presentation.

Deleting a Slide

• To delete a slide, select the slide on the Slides tab in the Outline pane and press the right-click button.
• Choose the delete option to remove the slide.

Selecting a Layout

• To select a layout, click the Home tab on the Ribbon and then click the Layout button in the Slides group.
• The Layout gallery will appear, and you can select the desired layout.

Inserting Text

• Click on "Click to add title" or "Click to add text" to insert text.
• Type in the text box to add text to the slide.

Changing Font

Design and Shape

• To change font, select the text you wish to format.
• Click the Home tab on the Ribbon and click the Font list arrow in the Font group.
• Select a font type from the list.

Changing Font

Size

• To change font size, select the text you wish to format.
• Click the Home tab on the Ribbon and click the Font size.
• Select a font size from the list.

Other Commands

• Bold: makes your text bold.
• Italic: makes your text italicize.
• Underline: adds a line under your text.
• Strikethrough: draws a line across your text.
• Text Shadow: adds a shadow behind the selected text.
• Bullets: creates a bulleted list.
• Numbering: creates a numbered list.
• Aligns: aligns your content to the left margin, right margin, center, or justifies the text.

Learn how to insert and delete slides in PowerPoint. This quiz covers the basics of adding and removing slides in your presentation.