Questions and Answers
Who were the developers of Microsoft PowerPoint?
Dennis Austin and Thomas Rudkin
What was the original name proposed for PowerPoint?
Presenter
When did Microsoft acquire Forethought Inc., the original developers of PowerPoint?
1987
Which version of Windows was Microsoft PowerPoint first launched with?
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What is the market share held by PowerPoint in the presentation software industry?
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Which feature was introduced in PowerPoint 97 that allowed for a more seamless presentation experience?
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In PowerPoint, what is the purpose of defining a 'master slide'?
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Which statement about PowerPoint's capabilities is incorrect?
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What interface change was introduced in PowerPoint 2007?
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Which statement best describes the level of control a presenter has over the flow of a PowerPoint presentation?
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Study Notes
What is Microsoft PowerPoint?
- A powerful presentation software developed by Microsoft
- A standard component of the Microsoft Office suite software
- Bundled together with Word, Excel, and other Office productivity tools
History of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Developed by Dennis Austin and Thomas Rudkin at Forethought Inc.
- Originally supposed to be named "Presenter", but renamed to PowerPoint in 1987 due to trademark issues
- Microsoft bought Forethought for $14 million in 1987 and turned it into its graphics business unit
- First iteration launched together with Windows 3.0 in 1990
- Initially only allowed slide progression in one direction (forward) with limited customization options
Features and Capabilities
- Allows users to create media-rich presentations constituted by a series of slides
- Fully integrated with other Microsoft Office suite tools, enabling import of content from Excel or Word
- Supports import of media such as pictures, audio, and video clips
- Uses templates to provide pre-defined layouts for different purposes
- Master slide feature allows for uniform changes to all slides
Presentation Options
- Presenter has control over pace, with manual or timed slide transitions
- Individual elements on a slide can be set to appear after a certain command
- Bullet points, videos, and other multimedia elements can be added to slides
Evolution of PowerPoint
- PowerPoint 97 introduced predefined transition effects and timing options
- PowerPoint 2007 introduced the "ribbon" interface, marking a significant change from previous interface styles
- Newer versions (2013 and 2016) allow saving presentations in various formats, including images, videos, and text (PDF)
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