Powerpoint

toc = = =POWERPOINT BASICS=
 * Try for no more than 5 key topics/objectives in a presentation
 * When using transitions, stick to one or two.
 * Use key words, phrases, or images to tell your story. Use the notes for listing what you intend to say. Do no read your presentation to the audience.
 * Use a clear, easy to read font.
 * Use animations effectively, they can become distracting.
 * Font size should be no smaller than 22pt.
 * All capitals are harder for your audience to read.

=POWERPOINT 2004 (MAC)=

Recording Sound on a Slide
INSERT-->MOVIES AND SOUNDS-->RECORD SOUND Press record and speak. Use the stop button when you are finished. Name the sound. I suggest using the name of the slide or a topic/main idea. Click save. The sound/speaker icon will appear on the slide and you can place it wherever you like. When presenting the show, you will need to click the sound icon to get it to play.

=POWERPOINT 2007=

Setting a Picture as Your Background
On the background of a slide RIGHT CLICK Format background Fill Picture or text fill Insert from file (Find the pic on your computer) Uncheck the "tile" box Move "Transparency" slider to fade the image if you choose Click "Apply to All" if you want it to be the background for every slide OR Click "Close" if you want it only on the first slide

Inserting a Song and Having it Play Through a Series of Slides
Insert Sound From File (Select the song. Have it start automatically.) Animations Custom Animations Effect Options Stop Playing after Slides Ok

To Hide a Sound Icon
Custom Animations Effect Options Sound Settings check the box "hide sound icon"

Inserting Equations into PowerPoint
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/insert-an-equation-HP005194680.aspx