Introduction to MS PowerPoint
- MS PowerPoint is a computer software application for making presentations.
- It helps us in presenting our ideas through slides.
- We can use text, images, audio, and videos in slides.
Parts of the MS PowerPoint Window
The PowerPoint window consists of various parts to help us in our work.
Main Parts
- Title Bar – Displays the file name
- Ribbon – Contains tools and options
- Slides Pane – Displays all the slides
- Slide Area – Used for creating slides
- Status Bar – Displays the details of the slide
Inserting Pictures and Shapes
We can insert pictures and shapes into slides. They make the slides colourful and beautiful.
Uses:
- To explain ideas
- To decorate slides
- To make learning fun
Screenshots
A screenshot is a photo of the screen. We use it to demonstrate steps and examples.
Symbols
Symbols are special characters used in slides.
SmartArt
- SmartArt is used to create diagrams.
- It helps us in displaying information effectively.
Uses:
- To display steps
- To compare ideas
- To explain topics
Multimedia Objects
'Multimedia' refers to sound and video. They make our presentations more engaging.
Examples:
- Music
- Videos
Text Box
A text box is used to type text anywhere on a slide. It helps write important points.
Header and Footer
The headers and footers show extra information.
They may contain:
- Date
- Slide number
- Name
They make slides neat.
Features of Header and Footer
We can:
- Add date and time
- Add slide numbers
- Write footer text
- Running Slideshow
A slideshow means showing slides on a full screen. It is used while presenting.
We can start it by:
- Pressing F5
- Clicking the Slide Show button
Presentation Views
Views show slides in different ways.
Main Views
- Normal View – To make slides
- Slide Sorter – To arrange slides
- Reading View – To read slides
- Slide Show View – To present
QUIZ FOR MS POWERPOINT
1. Suppose you want to describe a process in a visual manner step by step. Which feature in MS POWERPOINT helps you do this?
A) Use plain text
B) Use pictures only
C) SmartArt step-by-step guide.
D) Use full-screen images
Answer: C) SmartArt step-by-step guide.
2. You have to show your slides to your fellow students. How can the full-screen slide show be started as fast as possible?
A) Click the Slide Show button.
B) Click the F5 key.
C) Press the "Insert" button.
D) Click on 'view' and choose 'Slide Show'.
Answer: B) Click the F5 key
3. Want to have a fun background in your slides? Which section of PowerPoint helps you with this?
A) Slide Area
B) Ribbon
C) Text Box
D) Slide Show View
Answer: B) Ribbon
4. What is the tool you would apply to add a special character, such as a star or heart, in your slide?
A) SmartArt
B) Shapes
C) Symbols
D) Text Box
Answer: C) Symbols
5. How would you save your progress on a PowerPoint presentation?
A) Cancel the program and lose the data.
B) Click on 'Save as' to save the file.
C) Save it only after the presentation is over.
D) Just turn off the computer
Answer: B) Click on 'Save as' to save the file.
6. You would like to add some text to your slide in a nice and creative manner. What is the feature you would use to do this?
A) SmartArt
B) Text Box
C) Shapes
D) Multimedia Objects
Answer: B) Text Box
7. What feature would you apply in case you would like to include the date and slide number on every slide of your presentation?
A) Slide Show View
B) Header and Footer
C) SmartArt
D) Status Bar
Answer: B) Header and Footer
8. Which section of the PowerPoint window keeps your all the slides you have made in that presentation?
A) Title Bar
B) Ribbon
C) Slides Pane
D) Slide Area
Answer: C) Slides Pane
9. You want to make a comparison of two different ideas with the help of a diagram. What is the visual feature of PowerPoint that will helps you in doing it?
A) Text Box
B) SmartArt
C) Slide Sorter
D) Shapes
Answer: B) SmartArt
10. You would like to make your presentation more interactive with music. In what section of my PowerPoint would you do this?
A) Slide Sorter
B) Insert > Audio
C) Ribbon
D) SmartArt
Answer: B) Insert > Audio
