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Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2003 for Windows : Visual QuickStart Guide

by: Altman, Rebecca Bridges; Altman, Rick

Microsoft Office Powerpoint 2003 for Windows : Visual QuickStart Guide

by: Altman, Rebecca Bridges; Altman, Rick

ISBN 13:
9780321193957
ISBN 10:
0321193954
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 09/29/2003
Publisher: Peachpit Press
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Summary

Whether you love it or hate it, Microsoft PowerPoint¿the application most professionals turn to for creating easy and polished presentations¿is here to stay. And the new version of PowerPoint boasts improved collaboration and data management tools designed to make you even more productive. If you¿re looking to get quickly acquainted with all of the latest version¿s new bells and whistles, you needPowerPoint 2003 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide, the quickest, easiest way to learn how to add slides, movie clips, sound, animation¿even Web pages¿to presentations using this robust package. Thanks to the book's straightforward, task-based format, you can go directly to the information you need.PowerPoint 2003 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guideuses hundreds of screenshots and step-by-step instructions to explain just what you need to know to get started with PowerPoint. Whether you use it as a tutorial or a reference guide, you'll be putting together impressive presentations with professional-looking transitions and effects in no time.

Introduction

xiii

Chapter 1: Introducing PowerPoint

(12)

Getting Creative with PowerPoint

(2)

The PowerPoint 2003 Interface

(2)

Using PowerPoint Menus

(1)

Using Toolbars

(1)

Using Shortcut Menus

(1)

Using Task Panes

(1)

Getting Help

(1)

Using Undo

(2)

Chapter 2: A Quick Tour of PowerPoint

(20)

Launching PowerPoint

(2)

Choosing a Template

(1)

Choosing a Layout

(1)

Creating a Bulleted List

(1)

Creating a Chart

(2)

Choosing a Chart Type

(1)

Formatting a Chart

(1)

Navigating a Presentation

(1)

Saving, Opening, and Closing Presentations

(2)

Printing a Presentation

(1)

Using Normal View

(1)

Using the Outline Pane

(1)

Using Slide Sorter View

(1)

Using Transitions and Animation

(1)

Viewing a Slide Show

(2)

Chapter 3: Creating Text Slides

(26)

Choosing a Text Layout

(1)

Entering Text into a Placeholder

(1)

Creating a Text Box

(1)

Manipulating Text Placeholders

(1)

Moving Text

(2)

Using the Spelling Checker

(1)

Correcting Mistakes Automatically

(1)

Working with Smart Tags

(1)

Changing Case

(1)

Correcting Style Inconsistencies

(2)

Numbering a List Automatically

(1)

Choosing Bullet Shapes

(2)

Adjusting Bullet Placement

(1)

Changing the Font

(1)

Adding Text Effects and Color

(2)

Aligning Paragraphs

(1)

Formatting a Text Placeholder

(1)

Controlling Line and Paragraph Spacing

(2)

Copying Formatting Attributes

(2)

Chapter 4: Inserting Charts

(16)

Launching Graph

(1)

Chart Terminology

(1)

Creating a Chart Slide

(2)

Entering Data

(1)

Importing Data

(1)

Linking Data

(1)

Choosing a Chart Type

(2)

Inserting Titles

(1)

Inserting Data Labels

(1)

Repositioning Data Labels

(1)

Revising a Chart

(1)

Creating Two Charts on a Slide

(2)

Chapter 5: Formatting Charts

(24)

Formatting Charts

(1)

Formatting the Legend

(1)

Repositioning the Legend

(1)

Changing the Color of a Data Series

(1)

Filling a Data Series with Textures or Patterns

(2)

Filling a Data Series with a Graphics File

(2)

Formatting Data Markers

(2)

Inserting/Removing Gridlines

(1)

Formatting Gridlines

(1)

Formatting Tick Marks

(1)

Scaling the Axis

(2)

Formatting Axis Numbers

(1)

Formatting Chart Text

(1)

Adjusting 3D Effects

(2)

Formatting the Plot Area

(1)

Choosing a Custom Chart Type

(1)

Defining a Custom Chart Type

(1)

Applying a User-Defined Chart Type

(1)

Chapter 6: Creating Pie Charts

(18)

Inserting a Pie Chart Slide

100

(2)

Entering Pie Data

102

(1)

Showing Data Labels

103

(1)

Using Leader Lines

104

(1)

Formatting Data Labels

105

(2)

Exploding a Slice

107

(1)

Coloring the Slices

108

(1)

Rotating a Pie

109

(1)

Formatting 3D Effects

110

(2)

Resizing and Repositioning a Pie

112

(1)

Creating a Doughnut

113

(1)

Creating Linked Pies

114

(1)

Entering Data for Linked Pies

115

(2)

Chapter 7: Using Organization Charts and Diagrams

117

(16)

Using an Organization Chart

118

(2)

Using the Diagram Objects

120

(1)

Editing the Organization Chart Diagram Object

121

(5)

Creating a Custom Flowchart or Diagram

126

(2)

Formatting Box Text

128

(1)

Formatting the Boxes

129

(1)

Formatting the Connecting Lines

130

(1)

Zooming In and Out

131

(2)

Chapter 8 Creating Tables

133

(26)

Inserting a Table Slide

134

(2)

Entering Text into a Table

136

(1)

Selecting Cells

137

(1)

Adjusting Column Width

138

(1)

Adjusting Row Height

139

(1)

Inserting Rows and Columns

140

(1)

Deleting Rows and Columns

141

(1)

Formatting Table Text

142

(2)

Adding Borders

144

(3)

Drawing Table Borders

147

(1)

Shading Table Cells

148

(2)

Aligning Text within a Cell

150

(2)

Inserting a Word Table

152

(3)

AutoFormatting a Word Table

155

(2)

Entering Formulas

157

(2)

Chapter 9: Adding Graphical Objects

159

(20)

Drawing Lines

160

(1)

Formatting Lines

161

(2)

Drawing Arrows

163

(1)

Formatting Arrows

164

(1)

Adding Connector Lines

165

(1)

Drawing Rectangles and Ovals

166

(1)

Creating Polygons and Freehand Drawings

167

(2)

Using AutoShapes

169

(1)

Customizing AutoShapes

170

(1)

Filling an Object with Color

171

(1)

Filling an Object with a Pattern

172

(2)

Filling an Object with a Graphics File

174

(1)

Adding a Shadow

175

(2)

Adding 3D Effects

177

(2)

Chapter 10: Importing Graphics

179

(14)

Using the Clip Organizer

180

(3)

Using Clip Art

183

(2)

Searching for Clip Art

185

(2)

Finding Clip Art on the Web

187

(1)

Inserting Graphics Files

188

(1)

Inserting Multiple Graphics Files

189

(1)

Embedding Graphics

190

(3)

Chapter 11: Manipulating Graphical Objects

193

(18)

Using Rulers and Guides

194

(1)

Using Grid Snap

195

(1)

Snapping to Shapes

196

(1)

Zooming In and Out

197

(1)

Displaying a Slide Miniature

198

(1)

Aligning Objects

199

(1)

Spacing Objects Equally

200

(1)

Grouping Objects

201

(1)

Copying Object Attributes

202

(1)

Recoloring a Picture

203

(1)

Scaling an Object

204

(2)

Cropping a Picture

206

(2)

Changing the Stacking Order

208

(1)

Rotating Objects

209

(1)

Flipping Objects

210

(1)

Chapter 12: Making Global Changes

211

(18)

Changing the Default Colors

212

(2)

Creating a Gradient Background

214

(2)

Creating a Two-Color Gradient

216

(2)

Replacing a Font

218

(1)

Editing the Slide Master

219

(1)

Inserting a Title Master

220

(1)

Using More Than One Master

221

(1)

Changing the Default Format for Text

222

(1)

Adding Graphics

223

(1)

Inserting Footers

224

(2)

Applying a Template

226

(3)

Chapter 13: Working in Outline View

229

(14)

Using Outline View

230

(1)

Outlining a Presentation

231

(1)

Creating Bulleted Lists

232

(1)

Collapsing and Expanding the Outline

233

(2)

Rearranging and Deleting Slides

235

(2)

Hiding and Displaying Formatting

237

(1)

Importing an Outline

238

(2)

Creating a Summary Slide

240

(3)

Chapter l4: Working in Slide Sorter View

243

(12)

Using Slide Sorter View

244

(1)

Zooming In and Out

245

(1)

Creating a Summary Slide

246

(1)

Reordering the Slides

247

(1)

Copying Slides

248

(2)

Deleting Slides

250

(1)

Copying Slides Between Presentations

251

(2)

Inserting an Entire Presentation

253

(2)

Chapter 15: Producing a Slide Show

255

(18)

Organizing a Slide Show

256

(2)

Displaying a Slide show

258

(1)

Navigating to a Slide

259

(1)

Creating Action Buttons

260

(2)

Creating a Return Button

262

(1)

Creating Custom Shows

263

(1)

Viewing a Custom Show

264

(1)

Creating an Agenda Slide

265

(2)

Annotating a Slide

267

(2)

Creating a Self Running Slide Show

269

(1)

Rehearsing the Slide Show

270

(1)

Taking Notes During a Slide Show

271

(2)

Chapter 16 Applying Animation

273

(20)

Adding a Transition Effect to a Slide

274

(2)

Applying Preset Animations

276

(2)

Modifying Animations

278

(1)

Animating a Bulleted List

279

(3)

Fine-Tuning an Animation

282

(4)

Using Triggers

286

(2)

Animating Charts

288

(2)

Animating the Slide Masters

290

(2)

Overriding Animation on the Slide Master

292

(1)

Chapter 17: Using Sound and Video

293

(12)

Inserting Movie Clips

294

(2)

Playing Back Your Clips

296

(2)

Adding Sounds

298

(2)

Playing CD Sound Tracks

300

(2)

Using the Clip Organizer to Play Sounds and Movies

302

(3)

Chapter 18: Taking Your Show on the Road

305

(16)

Showing Your Presentation on

Another Computer

306

(5)

Using PPS Files

311

(2)

Viewing a Slide Show when PowerPoint Is Nowhere to Be Found

313

(1)

Packaging Your Presentation on CD

314

(2)

Sending Out for Review

316

(3)

Creating Password-Protection

319

(2)

Chapter 19: From Screen to Toner: Printing Your Presentation

321

(14)

Selecting a Printer

322

(1)

Previewing Slides in Grayscale

323

(1)

Printing Slides

324

(2)

Formatting Handout Pages

326

(1)

Printing Handouts

327

(1)

Stopping a Print Job

328

(1)

Printing the Outline

329

(1)

Adding Speaker Notes

330

(2)

Editing the Notes Master

332

(1)

Printing Speaker Notes

333

(1)

Creating a PDF File

334

(1)

Chapter 20: Presenting on the Internet

335

(16)

Linking to a Web Site

337

(4)

Saving a Presentation to an FTP Site

341

(2)

Creating a Web Page

343

(1)

Saving a PowerPoint File for the Web

344

(4)

Previewing a Slide Show in a Web Browser

348

(3)

Index

351

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0321193954

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