Duration
1 day
Overview
In this Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 training class, students will create and edit basic slides. This course is designed for students who want to gain the necessary skills to create, edit, format, and print basic Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 presentations.
Target Audience
Students who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 or more experienced Excel users who want to learn the topics covered in this course in the 2016 interface.
Outline
9:00am-10:30am
Module 1: The Basics
- Getting Started
- Signing In
- Saving a Presentation
- Opening a Presentation
- Creating a New Presentation
Module 2: Your First Presentation
- Adding Content
- Adding Notes
- Selecting Text and Objects
- Using Cut, Copy, and Paste
- Using Undo and Redo
- Checking Your Spelling
10:30am-10:45pm Morning Break
10:45pm-12:30pm
Module 3: Creating Slides
- Adding Slides to a Presentation
- Selecting, Moving, and Deleting Slides
- Changing and Resetting the Layout
- Working with Sections
- Viewing the Slide Show
Module 4: Formatting Text
- Changing the Font Face, Size, and Color
- Changing Character Spacing
- Applying Text Effects
- Working with the Font Dialog
- Using the Format Painter
- Clearing Formatting
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm
Module 5: Working with Text
- Using Find and Replace
- Applying Bullets and Numbers
- Changing Text Alignment
- Formatting Text as Columns
- Changing Line Spacing
- Changing Text Direction
Module 6: Formatting the Presentation
- Choosing a Theme
- Choosing a Variant
- Changing the Slide Size
- Formatting the Slide Background
- Adding Headers and Footers to Slides
Module 7: Working with Templates
- Creating a Template
- Saving a Template
- Using a Template
- Editing a Template
3:30pm-3:45pm Afternoon Break
3:45pm-5:00pm
Module 8: Viewing and Printing Your Presentation
- Viewing the Slide Show
- Using Views
- Using Zoom
- Using Presenter View
- Printing a Presentation
- Printing Notes and Handouts
Module 9: Saving and Sharing Your Presentation
- Saving a Presentation as PDF or XPS
- Packaging a Presentation for CD
- Presenting Online
Module 10: Customizing the Interface
- Changing Ribbon Display Options
- Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
- Hiding and Showing Ribbon Tabs
- Creating Custom Ribbon Tabs
- Resetting Interface Changes
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.