Presentation Package - PowerPoint

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What is a presentation package?

A presentation package is a sort of application software used to create text and visual sequences that tell a story or support a speech or public presentation of information.

Presentation software is divided into two types: commercial presentation software and more generic multimedia creation tools, with some packages integrating capabilities from both. Business presentation software emphasizes simplicity while still allowing you to create more complex presentations using audio and video sequences.

Business presentation software frequently allows you to incorporate visuals as well as audio and video developed with other technologies.

Note: Presentation is the act of addressing your audience or crowd of people and/or delivering a speech. It could be in the form of written articles, podcasts, etc. A good presentation must be concise (short and simple) to get your audience engaged.
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Features of a good presentation package

A good presentation package must have a text editor to add your written content, and abilities within the program to add charts and graphic images such as photographs, clip art, or other objects to liven up your slide show and get your point across simply.

Also, it must have features like:

User-friendly interface
Wide range of design templates
Ability to easily include multimedia (audio or video)
Interactive features
Collaboration and sharing options

Uses of Presentation Packages

In the Classroom: Presentation packages are used in an educational setting to teach a lesson of concept or to present information or a procedure to students in a workshop or seminar.
Presentation packages are used to create beautiful and customized presentations.
Used for slide library, and cloud-based, analytics; also the ability to deliver online and offline as well as via multiple devices (desktop, iPad).
Presentation packages are used for interactive advertising, photo booth, interactive art, and activities during parties and events.
Electronic portfolio: Designers and artists who wish to showcase their work to gather new clients or interest in their art can use PowerPoint a cohesive and polished electronic portfolio.

Best practices when creating presentations

Keep it visually appealing but not distracting
Use concise and clear text
Utilize images and multimedia effectively
Incorporate interactive elements
Practice your delivery and timing

Using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation package

PowerPoint is a full-featured presentation program. It includes everything you need to create a polished presentation. PowerPoint has capabilities for text editing, outlining, sketching, graphing, and presentation management, all of which are meant to be simple to use and master.

You may choose from a variety of slide design templates, including blank slides, facet slides, integral slides, ion slides, ion boardroom slides, office theme slides, organic slides, retrospect slides, slice slides, and wisp slides.

Opening Microsoft PowerPoint 2013

There are two options involved in opening Microsoft PowerPoint.

Option 1

Double-click on the Microsoft PowerPoint icon on your Desktop.

Microsoft PowerPoint already-made slide templates will appear on your screen.

2. Click on the style design you wish to work on as shown in the above screenshot.

Option 2

Select the “start button” to display a pop-up menu.

Search for the “Microsoft Office 2013 folder” by scrolling down to locate the folder.

2. Click on the “folder” to display the Microsoft program and then select the “Microsoft PowerPoint 2013” icon. It will display already-made templates including a blank template.

3.Then, click on the designed templates of your choice. The designed template will be displayed on your screen.

Entering text in your slide presentation

Select the “Title box” on the slide and enter the title of your presentation.
Click the “subtitle box” on the slide and enter the subtitle if any.

After creating the title and subtitle, you are now ready to begin designing your presentation. When a slide is loaded with content, a “new slide” must be introduced to allow you to finish your presentation.

Note: A slide is an object inserted in a presentation in which text cannot be written on it unless you use a text box.

Adding a new slide to your presentation

Select “home” on the standard toolbar to display its options.

2. Click on the ‘new slide” icon from the displayed options. A new slide will be added to your presentation.

To insert a textbox on the object (newly added slide)

To display the choices on the default toolbar, select “insert.”
Select the “textbox” icon from the display choices; while within the added slide (object), the mouse cursor will change to a down arrow.
While holding down the left mouse button, drag the screen to the desired length. The slide will provide a textbox and a point of insertion so you may keep adding text to your presentation.