These are instructions for the most basic steps to use MS Powerpoint (Win).
1. Launch Powerpoint
Doubleclick on the icon of existing Powerpoint file OR
Go through the start menu (Start -> Programs -> Powerpoint)
2. Insert a new slide
From the Menu go to: Insert -> New Slide
3. Edit a slide
- To edit a new slide click on the new slide as instructed ("Click to add title", "Click to add text")
- To edit an existing text click on the text you'd like to edit and edit as in a Word document.
- To add an image Insert -> Picture -> From File. Then browse for the image on your computer and add.
4. Present slides
To start the presentation go to View -> Slide Show
To move forward in the slides use the arrow keys on your computer keyboard(forward = right, backward = left)
To end the presentation use the "Esc" key on the top left of the keyboard
Command Summary
FILE -> New: Create a new presentation
FILE -> Open: Open an existing presentation file
FILE -> Close: Close a presentation file
FILE -> Exit: Exit from PowerPoint
FILE -> Save: Save a new or existing presentation under the same name
FILE -> Save As: Save a copy of an existing presentation under a different name or save in another folder or drive
FILE -> Page Setup: Select the type of output you are creating
VIEW -> Normal: Change the screen view mode to display the new normal view with slide, outline and notes panes visible
VIEW -> Slide Show: Play the slide show as it will appear, without placeholders
VIEW -> Slide Sorter: Change the screen view mode to see thumbnail-sized representations of the slides in your presentation
VIEW -> Toolbars: Display or hide toolbars
FORMAT -> Apply Design Template: Choose a different design template
FORMAT -> Slide Layout: Change the layout for one slide, or to apply a layout to a group of slides
SLIDE SHOW -> View Show: Play the slide show as it will appear, without placeholders
HELP -> Microsoft PowerPoint Help: Display context-sensitive help
HELP -> Show/Hide the Office Assistant: Display or hide the Office Assistant help feature