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What color is the PowerPoint icon traditionally associated with?
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?
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?
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?
How is the active slide indicated in the slide thumbnail view?
What must you do to edit text or images on a slide?
What must you do to edit text or images on a slide?
What does the scroll bar on the right allow you to do?
What does the scroll bar on the right allow you to do?
What indicates which slide is currently being edited?
What indicates which slide is currently being edited?
What is the primary function of the active slide?
What is the primary function of the active slide?
What menu do newer versions like PowerPoint 2016 use to open a new presentation?
What menu do newer versions like PowerPoint 2016 use to open a new presentation?
Which shortcut is used to create a new presentation in PowerPoint on Windows?
Which shortcut is used to create a new presentation in PowerPoint on Windows?
What is the first step to add an image in PowerPoint?
What is the first step to add an image in PowerPoint?
What can you do to customize your PowerPoint presentation after creating a new one?
What can you do to customize your PowerPoint presentation after creating a new one?
What type of slide is particularly useful to start with for adding images?
What type of slide is particularly useful to start with for adding images?
How does PowerPoint allow for the insertion of images?
How does PowerPoint allow for the insertion of images?
When you click on 'Pictures' in PowerPoint, where does it default to search for images?
When you click on 'Pictures' in PowerPoint, where does it default to search for images?
What feature helps to convey your message in a PowerPoint presentation?
What feature helps to convey your message in a PowerPoint presentation?
What is the first step to move a slide in PowerPoint?
What is the first step to move a slide in PowerPoint?
Which view allows you to read text from the slides but does not show tables or images?
Which view allows you to read text from the slides but does not show tables or images?
What happens to the active slide when you move it in the slide thumbnail view?
What happens to the active slide when you move it in the slide thumbnail view?
Which view is the default when opening a presentation in PowerPoint?
Which view is the default when opening a presentation in PowerPoint?
What is the first step to add a slide in a presentation?
What is the first step to add a slide in a presentation?
What function can you perform in Outline view that you cannot in Normal view?
What function can you perform in Outline view that you cannot in Normal view?
What happens when you delete a slide in a presentation?
What happens when you delete a slide in a presentation?
Which statement correctly describes the functionality of text boxes in PowerPoint?
Which statement correctly describes the functionality of text boxes in PowerPoint?
Which slide layout would be suitable for presenting two images side-by-side?
Which slide layout would be suitable for presenting two images side-by-side?
Which step must be taken to edit text in the Outline view?
Which step must be taken to edit text in the Outline view?
Which method is NOT mentioned for deleting a slide?
Which method is NOT mentioned for deleting a slide?
What feature does the Normal view provide that the Outline view does not?
What feature does the Normal view provide that the Outline view does not?
What will happen to the active slide when a new slide is added?
What will happen to the active slide when a new slide is added?
What is the function of the New Slide dropdown display?
What is the function of the New Slide dropdown display?
What is the consequence of deleting a slide in terms of visibility?
What is the consequence of deleting a slide in terms of visibility?
How can you change the layout of a slide after it has been added?
How can you change the layout of a slide after it has been added?
What is the first step to add a text box to a slide?
What is the first step to add a text box to a slide?
Where can you find the options to add headers and footers?
Where can you find the options to add headers and footers?
What is a common use for footers in slides?
What is a common use for footers in slides?
What does changing the theme of a presentation affect?
What does changing the theme of a presentation affect?
Which action is necessary to reposition a text box after it has been added to a slide?
Which action is necessary to reposition a text box after it has been added to a slide?
What is one visual enhancement that can help a presentation stand out?
What is one visual enhancement that can help a presentation stand out?
In which tab do you insert a text box for your slides?
In which tab do you insert a text box for your slides?
What should you do after clicking on the slide to place your text box?
What should you do after clicking on the slide to place your text box?
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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This quiz covers the basics of editing existing presentations in PowerPoint. You'll learn how to open presentations using different methods like double-clicking the file, using shortcuts, or through the File menu. Enhance your skills in navigating and modifying your slides effectively.
