It is essential that the PPT table styles you choose is kept consistent across the presentation – don’t try a mix of colors, header rows and border styles since that will decrease the aesthetic appeal of your presentation. PowerPoint 2007 and newer versions come packed with powerful table creating tools. You can also quickly choose […]
PowerPoint Presentation Tips
24point0 team highlights some of the best PowerPoint presentation tips.
10 Tips for Consultants to Make Effective PowerPoint Presentations: Tip 2
First Impressions are Forever – A Title Slide Matters Anyone can create an effective PowerPoint presentations by implementing simple techniques. The right title slide will immediately establish the subject of your presentation, no matter how complex the content may be. The best title slides are simple – comprising a compelling visual and the topic of […]
6 Elements that Create the Perfect Presentation
In a 6-week series run by the Entrepreneur magazine, author explained how 6 key elements make for a perfect presentation. The series covers 6 important factors that are essential for a presentation’s success, namely Materials, Technology, Speaking, Practice, Appearance and Follow-up 1. Materials: Author Sarah Pierce has covered the ‘materials you use to back up […]
PowerPoint Tips and Tricks #11: Change the Default Font in PowerPoint
In PowerPoint, the default font for any text is Arial, 18 points. If you need another font and don’t want to go through the hassle of having to select text each time and change the default font in PowerPoint, do the following: In PowerPoint 2003: Go to Format>Font> Choose the attributes and click on OK […]
Tripp and Tyler’s Video on Presentation Mistakes
We all know that while making a PowerPoint presentation, there are many points that need to be remembered; a lot of practice is involved. Despite all the amazing literature that is available on making a good presentation, bad presentations still exist. A video on the subject of bad presentations is slowly gaining popularity on the […]
Tip 1: Serif or Sans Serif? Choose the Right Font for Your PPT Presentation
Want to know what PPT fonts would give your presentation a professional look and feel? Here are some tips. Fonts can be divided into the following three categories: serif, sans serif and script. Serif fonts are those in which the characters have “feet” and “tails” – Times New Roman is a serif font. Sans serif […]
10 Tips to Make Visually Compelling PowerPoint Presentations: Tip 1 – Apply Themes
PowerPoint 2007 and newer versions are packed with special features to help create slick and powerful visual elements. Knowing how to use these features effectively will enable you to deliver professional PowerPoint presentations. Here are 24point0’s top 10 tips to make visually compelling PowerPoint presentations: 1. Apply Themes or Templates for Visual Consistency There’s nothing […]
Know the Power of an Incomplete Sentence or Diagram
You’ll find hundreds of presentation skills tips on the internet. Have you heard of this one? We bet you haven’t! An incomplete sentence or diagram – but doesn’t that amount to an incomplete presentation? No, not if your intention is to get your audience thinking. And we all know that when something we see triggers […]
Using PowerPoint in Training Sessions
PowerPoint training sessions must be interactive, interesting and impressive for the presenter as well as the audience. Just shop around online and you’ll find a wide range of products and services that help instructors create visually interactive PowerPoint presentations. Animation and sound features are a must in PPT. Experiment with different types of PowerPoint animation […]
What Not to do when Inserting Photos in PowerPoint?
For a start, try not to use PowerPoint Pictures for any presentations. Tools like the ‘Windows Photo Gallery’ and ‘Windows Movie Maker’ are better suited to play your photos as a slideshow. PowerPoint is best suited for presentations that include text, animation, clip arts, illustrations, and occasional photos or images. You will need to take […]
10 Tips to Make Visually Compelling PowerPoint Presentations: Tip 2 – Apply Universal Changes
Use the Slide Master to Apply Universal Changes The secret to achieving consistency in customized elements across long presentations is proper usage of the PowerPoint Slide Master. A Slide Master acts as the foundation for the presentation – it contains the visual and typographic elements on which the presentation is built. The Slide Master enables […]
Mind the Language
This presentation tip may seem a no-brainer, but an astounding number of presenters don’t pay attention to their language, and therefore this topic definitely warrants a mention on this list. Your language both on your slides as well as in your delivery needs to be grammatically correct. On the slide, take care to avoid typos. […]
Best Three Sources for Free Photos
How good does it feel to simply right-click and download your favorite images, without spending a dime? These 3 free sources for free digital photos are the perfect pick for presenters, designers and artists who are in pursuit of creativity minus the price tag. The images are free for download and can be used for […]
Best Three Sources for PowerPoint Fonts
In PowerPoint, the general rule of the thumb is to not use fonts that you are fond of. Perhaps that is why everyone continues to use PowerPoint fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial or Helvetica to the point of being plain, old and boring. It’s time to change fonts and the three best places […]
Five PowerPoint Sales Tools Every Consultant Should Know About
Despite the slew of alternate products that have cropped up to replace it, MS PowerPoint still holds fort as indispensible presentation software for consultants. The fact that its limitations can now be enhanced with interesting and effective plugins makes it all the more useful. Here is a list of 5 sales tools that will help […]
10 Tips for Consultants to Make Effective PowerPoint Presentations: Tip#1
A consultant’s presentation will more often than not comprise complex business concepts, loads of data and technical processes. These have to be communicated in a manner that grabs the audience’s attention and holds it for the duration of the presentation. This can be a tough task when the slides you’ve created have nothing but static […]
Formatting Issues and Errors in PowerPoint : Top 10
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Tip #2: How to Export Excel Sheets to PowerPoint
Exporting Excel Sheets to PowerPoint To export Excel to PowerPoint, select the required columns and rows and press CTRL +C. In the open PowerPoint presentation, either press CTRL+V or click on Home>Clipboard>Paste and choose from the Paste Options that appear next to the data. You can either Keep Source Formatting, Use Destination Theme or Keep […]
Tip 4: Use Illustrations, Tables and Images in your Training Presentations
Liven up your slides with supportive illustrations, charts, or tables that further explain the key point. For example, a simple pie chart can help you explain percentages or numbers more effectively than simple text. Insert graphics, images, photos wherever applicable as it is proven that audiences are most impacted by visual graphics than boring text […]
How to Create Successful Function-Oriented PowerPoint Presentations
What are the ingredients for function-oriented presentations that are memorable and communicate their message effectively? What makes sales, marketing or financial presentations stand out for the audience? How do you create effective PowerPoint presentations? It is a given that presentations should be consistent and have a proper structure. This makes them easy to understand, but […]
