Identifying
new features of PowerPoint 2013
If you are
upgrading from PowerPoint 2010
If you are
upgrading from PowerPoint 2007
If you are
upgrading from PowerPoint
Working in
the PowerPoint 2013 user
Identifying
program window elements
Sidebar: About buttons and arrows
Working with
the ribbon
Sidebar: Adapting exercise steps
Opening,
navigating, and closing presentations
Viewing
presentations in different ways
Searching
for help with PowerPoint 2013
Starting and saving presentations
Sidebar: Compatibility with earlier
Sidebar: Saving files to SkyDrive
Entering text in placeholders
Editing text
Sidebar: About the Clipboard
Adding and deleting slides
Sidebar: Exporting presentation outlines
Importing slides from existing sources
Dividing presentations into sections
Rearranging slides and sections
Applying themes
Changing the slide background
Sidebar: Non-theme colors
Formatting text placeholders
Changing the alignment, spacing, size, and look of text
Correcting and sizing text while entering it
Checking spelling and choosing the best wording
Sidebar: Researching information and translating text
Finding and replacing text and fonts
Adding text boxes .
Sidebar: Changing the default formatting for text boxes
Sidebar: Graphic formats
Creating diagrams
Sidebar: Converting existing bullet points into diagrams
Plotting
Drawing shapes
Sidebar: Connecting shapes
Adding transitions
Setting up presentations for delivery
Previewing and printing presentations
Preparing speaker notes and handouts
Sidebar: Enhanced handouts .
Sidebar: Easy note-taking
Finalizing presentations
Sidebar: Setting up Presenter view
Delivering presentations
Inserting tables
Formatting tables
Embedding and updating Excel worksheets
Editing pictures
Sidebar: Alt text
Customizing diagrams
Formatting charts
Sidebar: Pie charts
Arranging graphics
Key points
Adding WordArt text
Inserting symbols and equations
Capturing screen clippings
Creating hyperlinks
Sidebar: Adding the same hyperlink to every slide
Attaching actions to text or objects
Animating with ready-made effects
Customizing animation effects
Adding audio content
Inserting and playing videos
Sharing presentations in other formats
Sending presentations directly from PowerPoint
Sidebar: Presenting presentations online
Protecting presentations by using passwords
Adding and reviewing comments
Merging presentation versions
Collaborating with other people
Viewing and changing slide masters
Creating themes, theme colors, and theme fonts
Designing slide layouts
Saving custom design templates
Adapting presentations for different audiences
Rehearsing presentations
Sidebar: Recording presentations
Preparing presentations for travel
Changing default program options
Sidebar: Using add-ins
Customizing the ribbon
Manipulating the Quick Access Toolbar
Sidebar: Customizing the status bar