About this Course
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
This one-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to use Microsoft Office
PowerPoint master slides, design templates, Notes Master, and Handout Master to more efficiently and consistently layout and format their PowerPoint presentations.
Audience Profile
This course is intended for Information Workers.
At Course Completion
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe and use a slide master.
Understand and use design templates and title masters.
Use multiple templates, and customize templates.
Use color schemes.
Create a custom template.
Use notes masters and handout masters
Module 1: Make the Master Work for You
This module explains how to use slide masters to format text and objects.
Lessons
Meet the Masters
The Slide Master and the Slide
Change the Title Style
Add a Logo
Hide a Background Object
Review
Lab : Practice
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Describe the function of the slide master.
Describe the styles and formatting that are controlled by a slide master.
Change formatting on a slide master.
Add a logo to a master slide, and then hide it.
:: Course 50083A ::
Module 2: Design Templates and Their Masters
This module explains how to use content and design templates, remove templates, use title masters, and add headers and footers to a presentation.
Lessons
Design Templates—What and Where
Apply a Design Template
Slide Masters and Templates
The Slide Master and Title Master
The Title Master and Title Slides
Typical Changes: Font and Paragraph Styles
Result
Header and Footer
Review
Lab : Practice
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Understand the differences between a content template and a design template.
Apply an appropriate design template by using the Slide Design task pane.
Remove a design template.
Describe the differences between a slide master and a title master.
Change formatting of text and objects on the slide master.
Use the Header And Footer dialog box to add information to every slide such as the date, a title, and the slide number.
Module 3: Using Multiple Templates and Masters
This module explains how to use multiple design templates and masters to enhance a presentation, view design templates, use copy and paste, and customize slide masters and title masters.
Lessons
Use Multiple Templates and Masters
Apply Multiple Design Templates
Apply Multiple Design Templates Using Copy and Paste
Duplicate a New Pair of Masters
Customize the Masters - Part 1
Customize the Masters - Part 2
Replace a Master Layout Component
Rename a Master Set
Preserve a Slide Master
Review
Lab : Practice
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Enhance a presentation by using multiple design templates and masters.
Use the Slide Design task pane to apply a design template to a slide.
View all of a presentation's design templates.
Use copy and paste to apply multiple design templates.
Customize slide masters and title masters.
Rename a master set and preserve it.
:: Course 50083A ::
Module 4: Color Schemes and Slide Backgrounds
This module explains how to change the background color of a slide, add special visual effects, and use and customize color schemes.
Lessons
Customize a Slide Background - Part 1: Color
Customize a Slide Background - Part 2: Fill Effects
Apply a Color Scheme
Customize a Color Scheme
Delete a Color Scheme
Review
Lab : Practice
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Enhance slide backgrounds by customizing them with color and fill effects.
Use color schemes to coordinate background colors and the color of slide elements.
Customize and delete color schemes.
Module 5: Create a Custom Template
This module explains how to create a custom template by starting with a default template and then changing the layout, adding a watermark, and customizing the title master.
Lessons
Create a Custom Template - Part 1: Start with the Default Template
Create a Custom Template - Part 2: Change the Layout
Create a Custom Template - Part 3: Add a Watermark Image
Create a Custom Template - Part 4: Add a Title Master
Save a Custom Template
Delete a Custom Template
Review
Lab : Practice
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Create a new template from scratch and then customize its layout, add a watermark, and add title master.
Save and delete custom templates.
Module 6: Notes Master and Handout Master
This module explains how to use notes masters and handout masters.
Lessons
Use Notes Pages & Handouts
Work with Notes Master & Handout Master
Headers and Footers in Notes and Handout Masters
Restore a Deleted Placeholder
Review
Lab : Practice
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Add comments and notes in the Notes pane.
Use and print handouts.
Use Notes Master to add text, graphics, dates, and slide numbers to handouts.
Use the Handout Master feature.
Add headers and footers to notes pages and handouts.
Restore deleted placeholders to Notes Master
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.