PowerPoint Basics Module 1
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What color is the PowerPoint icon traditionally associated with?

  • Red (correct)
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Yellow

What is one way to open an existing presentation in PowerPoint?

  • Use the Alt+F shortcut
  • Right-click and select Open
  • Press F5
  • Double-click on the presentation file (correct)

Which view displays smaller images of all slides in a presentation?

  • Main slide view
  • Active slide view
  • Editor view
  • Slide thumbnail view (correct)

How is the active slide indicated in the slide thumbnail view?

<p>It is highlighted in an orange box (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do to edit text or images on a slide?

<p>Click on the text or image you wish to edit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the scroll bar on the right allow you to do?

<p>Move quickly through the presentation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates which slide is currently being edited?

<p>The main window display (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the active slide?

<p>To be edited by the user (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What menu do newer versions like PowerPoint 2016 use to open a new presentation?

<p>Backstage View (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which shortcut is used to create a new presentation in PowerPoint on Windows?

<p>Ctrl+N (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to add an image in PowerPoint?

<p>Insert a new slide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you do to customize your PowerPoint presentation after creating a new one?

<p>Change themes at any time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of slide is particularly useful to start with for adding images?

<p>Title and Content Slide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does PowerPoint allow for the insertion of images?

<p>Through the content box active selection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When you click on 'Pictures' in PowerPoint, where does it default to search for images?

<p>Pictures folder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature helps to convey your message in a PowerPoint presentation?

<p>Adding images and dynamic art (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to move a slide in PowerPoint?

<p>Click on the slide thumbnail in the slide thumbnail view. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which view allows you to read text from the slides but does not show tables or images?

<p>Outline view (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the active slide when you move it in the slide thumbnail view?

<p>The active slide remains the same. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which view is the default when opening a presentation in PowerPoint?

<p>Normal view (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to add a slide in a presentation?

<p>Click between two existing slides. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function can you perform in Outline view that you cannot in Normal view?

<p>Edit text directly in the thumbnails. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you delete a slide in a presentation?

<p>The next slide in the presentation becomes the active slide. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the functionality of text boxes in PowerPoint?

<p>Text boxes are used for emphasis or as supplements to the layout. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which slide layout would be suitable for presenting two images side-by-side?

<p>Comparison Slide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step must be taken to edit text in the Outline view?

<p>Double-click on or near the text you wish to edit. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT mentioned for deleting a slide?

<p>Selecting from a dropdown menu. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature does the Normal view provide that the Outline view does not?

<p>Ability to view the entire slide and format images. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen to the active slide when a new slide is added?

<p>The newly added slide becomes the active slide. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the New Slide dropdown display?

<p>To show various slide layouts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of deleting a slide in terms of visibility?

<p>The next slide in the presentation becomes visible. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the layout of a slide after it has been added?

<p>By selecting a new layout from the layout options. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to add a text box to a slide?

<p>Select the slide you wish to edit with a text box (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the options to add headers and footers?

<p>In the Text group of the Insert Tab (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use for footers in slides?

<p>To display a running title or author identification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does changing the theme of a presentation affect?

<p>The overall visual look and scheme of the presentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is necessary to reposition a text box after it has been added to a slide?

<p>Click on the text box and drag it to a new location (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one visual enhancement that can help a presentation stand out?

<p>Adding design effects such as themes or transitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which tab do you insert a text box for your slides?

<p>Insert Tab (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after clicking on the slide to place your text box?

<p>Enter your text (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

PowerPoint Overview

  • PowerPoint icon is red with a letter "P," varying by OS and version.
  • Opening an existing presentation: double-click the file, use Ctrl+O, or select from the File menu.
  • Default view displays slide thumbnails and the active slide for editing.

Slide Management

  • Slide Thumbnail View: Shows smaller images of all slides, includes a scroll bar.
  • Active Slide: Highlighted in orange in the thumbnail view; this is the slide currently edited.
  • Editing Text or Images: Click on the specific element to adjust content.

Organizing Slides

  • Adding Slides: Click between existing slides or use New Slide dropdown for various layouts.
  • Deleting Slides: Select the slide thumbnail, then press Backspace or Delete to remove it; next slide becomes active.
  • Moving Slides: Drag the desired slide to a new position in the thumbnail view.

Viewing Options

  • Normal View: Default setting with slide thumbnails on the left, making it challenging to read slide text.
  • Outline View: Displays text in slides distinctly without images; allows for editing and moving slides from the outline.

Adding Text Boxes

  • Inserting Text Boxes: Select slide, go to the Insert tab, choose Text Box, then click on the slide to place and type your text.
  • Text boxes can be moved by dragging them to the desired location on the slide.

Headers and Footers

  • Adding Headers and Footers: Access options from the Text group in the dropdown menu; useful for titles or author identification.

Design Elements

  • Changing Themes: Themes set the visual style of the presentation; can be altered anytime.
  • To create a new presentation: Click File > New or use Ctrl+N (Command+N for Mac).

Multimedia and Graphics

  • Including Images and Clip Art: Start with a Title and Content slide, click inside the content box, select Pictures to browse images to insert.

Summary of Learning Objectives

  • Editing existing presentations, managing slides, adding text boxes, using headers and footers, changing themes, and including images for enhanced presentations.

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