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?

It is highlighted in an orange box Signup and view all the answers

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

Click on the text or image you wish to edit Signup and view all the answers

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

Move quickly through the presentation Signup and view all the answers

What indicates which slide is currently being edited?

The main window display Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the active slide?

To be edited by the user Signup and view all the answers

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

Backstage View Signup and view all the answers

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

Ctrl+N Signup and view all the answers

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

Insert a new slide Signup and view all the answers

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

Change themes at any time Signup and view all the answers

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

Title and Content Slide Signup and view all the answers

How does PowerPoint allow for the insertion of images?

Through the content box active selection Signup and view all the answers

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

Pictures folder Signup and view all the answers

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

Adding images and dynamic art Signup and view all the answers

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

Click on the slide thumbnail in the slide thumbnail view. Signup and view all the answers

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

Outline view Signup and view all the answers

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

The active slide remains the same. Signup and view all the answers

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

Normal view Signup and view all the answers

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

Click between two existing slides. Signup and view all the answers

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

Edit text directly in the thumbnails. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you delete a slide in a presentation?

The next slide in the presentation becomes the active slide. Signup and view all the answers

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

Text boxes are used for emphasis or as supplements to the layout. Signup and view all the answers

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

Comparison Slide Signup and view all the answers

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

Double-click on or near the text you wish to edit. Signup and view all the answers

Which method is NOT mentioned for deleting a slide?

Selecting from a dropdown menu. Signup and view all the answers

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

Ability to view the entire slide and format images. Signup and view all the answers

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

The newly added slide becomes the active slide. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the New Slide dropdown display?

To show various slide layouts. Signup and view all the answers

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

The next slide in the presentation becomes visible. Signup and view all the answers

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

By selecting a new layout from the layout options. Signup and view all the answers

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

Select the slide you wish to edit with a text box Signup and view all the answers

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

In the Text group of the Insert Tab Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use for footers in slides?

To display a running title or author identification Signup and view all the answers

What does changing the theme of a presentation affect?

The overall visual look and scheme of the presentation Signup and view all the answers

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

Click on the text box and drag it to a new location Signup and view all the answers

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

Adding design effects such as themes or transitions Signup and view all the answers

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

Insert Tab Signup and view all the answers

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

Enter your text 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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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.