I must admit that I am becoming more Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 everyday. Throughout university I used the package for presentations, a teaching resource and even web design. I have used the software for photo slideshows and to create videos. I know teach adults how to use PowerPoint within ... Read review
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of topics Bookmark your important lessons Course Index (keywords search) for quick access Glossary for technical terms Quiz / assessment test with result for every chapter Runs direct from CD / no installation required Description Chapter 1: Graphical User Interface Understanding the User Interface Exploring the Office Button Using Status Bar and more... Chapter 2: Introduction to PowerPoint What is PowerPoint? Creating a PowerPoint Presentation Change the Layout View and more... Chapter 3: Working with Slides Adding, Deleting, Copying&Pasting a Slide Show&Hide a Slide and more... Chapter 4: Formatting Text Adding Text in a Slide Changing Text Format and more... Chapter 5: Images and Graphics Insert an Image File, Edit Pictures Drawing a Shape and more... Chapter 6: Adding Animations to the Slides Adding Custom Animation Reorder Animations Chapter 7: Working with Slide Transitions Add and remove Transition Advance a Slide After a Set Time Interval Chapter 8: Working with Templates Working with Default Templates Adding New Slides and more... Chapter 9: Using Themes Apply a Colour and Font Theme Apply a Texture&Picture Background and more... Chapter 10: Review&Slide Show Features Add Edit&Review Comments Working with Resolution Record a Narration Package a Presentation and more... Chapter 11: Printing the Presentation Page Orientation&Print Preview Printing Slides and more... Chapter 12: Working with Charts and Graphs Understanding Charts Adding&Selecting a Chart Modifying Your Chart and more...
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Advantages: A powerful package for presentations Disadvantages: not as good if not planned correctly - can be boring if you don't use effects.
...that I am becoming more Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 everyday. Throughout university I used the package for presentations, a teaching resource and even web design. I have used the software for photo slideshows and to create videos. I know teach adults how to use PowerPoint within the workplace and hope this review will help you get the most out of the package most people have installed on their computer.
Microsoft bought the software later in 1987 and in 1990 the Microsoft version was produced and has been part of the Microsoft Office package since.
I must admit that I have seen many changes to this package. When I first used it in 1996 for a school presentation it was basic and rather slow. I now use the package for interactive learning games, slideshows and the common presentation.
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I must admit that I am becoming more Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 everyday. Throughout university I used the package for presentations, a teaching resource and even web design. I have used the software for photo slideshows and to create videos. I know teach adults how to use PowerPoint within the workplace and hope this review will help you get the most out of the package most people have installed on their computer.
Microsoft bought the software later in 1987 and in 1990 the Microsoft version was produced and has been part of the Microsoft Office package since.
I must admit that I have seen many changes to this package. When I first used it in 1996 for a school presentation it was basic and rather slow. I now use the package for interactive learning games, slideshows and the common presentation.
Slide layout --------------- First of all it's best to choose a page layout. PowerPoint comes with several pre-set page layouts such as a slide with a text holder, image holder and title holder. These slide layouts vary so you can experiment with where the text is placed or what place holders you use. It is possible to place a holder for graphs, organisational charts and images/video. If you are keen to design your own slide there is also the possibility for this by using the blank slide you can then add text boxes and images to suit your preferences.
Slide Design ---------------- One you have chosen your slide layout you can use the slide layout icon to choose a preset background. There are a few lovely backgrounds that all look professional. It is also possible to create your own using the Master Slide feature and adding the slide to the library.
Backgrounds ---------------- If you do not want to use a set slide design or would like each slide to be different PowerPoint makes it really easy to change the slide background to your own design. Each slide can be a different colour or you could have every slide one colour. You can also alter the gradient, texture and pattern of the slide. In the view tab you can use a Master slide which will allow you to keep the presentation the same throughout. You can save the master slide if you use the program for a business and require a professional company image.
Text ------ Text can be a powerful tool within a presentation but too much can be a little bit on an 'overkill' I tend to find that some companies love "death by PowerPoint" by making employees sit through 40 slides of drivel. The best presentations I have seen are the ones that take short snippets of information and create text effects such as flashing text, text that enters slowly or text that has an effect applied such as embossed text even text that has been italicised or changed to a bold font is powerful.
It is easy to change the size, font, effects and colour of text using the standard toolbar, there are many other ways such as changing the animation scheme of using the drawing toolbar to add shadows around text boxes that can also make a dramatic and motivating effect to text.
As an NVQ assessor I have had to sit through over 15 hours of presentations on some very boring subjects such as abrasive wheels, cardiac casualties, stress and creating a sickness record these presentations however have been the most interesting and certainly the most enjoyable to watch. This was due to the amount of time the creator had spent structuring the text within each slide to maintain audience interest and motivation.
Clip art ---------- The use of Clip Art and images can either 'make or break' a presentation and luckily PowerPoint is so easy to use, inserting a picture from the clip art gallery or from a folder on the PC is simple.
Clip Art in the gallery can be added to a slide and then the picture toolbar can be used to crop, colour and edit the photo to fit the theme of the presentation. It is also possible insert an animated clip art picture which can make the presentation more interesting to watch.
It obviously goes without saying that the clip art image/picture should be linked to the topic of the presentation its no good talking about cardiac emergencies and then putting a picture of a butterfly. I find that with all Microsoft Office packages inserting an image from the clip art gallery can be very easy. It is also possible if connected to the internet to download additional clip art images from the Microsoft Website.
Sounds --------- As well as a clip art gallery there is a sound gallery with a selection of everyday sounds. The sounds range from sirens, to the sound of a hoover. It is also possible to download short musical clips.
I created a presentation for a class a few months ago and decided it would be nice to create a 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' game using all of the above tools and downloaded tunes from the show. I used the show theme tune and clapping sounds from the sound gallery to make an interactive game. This went down very well and inspired some of the students to cerate their own game show from countdown to Deal or No deal.
Videos --------- It is also possible to film your own video and have this imbedded into a slide so that it plays when the slide is clicked or follows on from the previous slide. I have created a few of these presentations for my degree when I had to produce a war time presentation that lasted 30 minutes. I had to keep text minimal and rely on commentary and video. I used all of the above features to create a full length video. The show worked very well.
Slide transition and animation ------------------------------------- Once you have designed your slide it is possible to add animation and timings. If you choose to time your presentation so that it can be watched without you talking through it - e.g. a game show/video for DVD etc then you are able to time your presentation to nearest second. If you would like your presentation to progress after each mouse click then again this is possible by using the standard tool bar and menu options. This is quite simple and it really adds to the final effects of the presentation.
You can make the slide appear from the page or the slide can spin in the middle of the page, transitions make the presentation more appealing and interesting to watch.
PowerPoint 2003 ----------------------- I use PowerPoint 2003 to create my presentations that said in the last few months I have used versions 97, 2000 and 2007 and all packages work on the same basis. I obviously find 2003 easier to use as I am most familiar with this version.
I would say that the more advanced the package becomes the better it is to use as there are more options that make the presentation more powerful. I am able to use 2007 and I am sure if I had to change from 2003 at any point I wouldn't mind.
I learned the other day that it is possible to save a PowerPoint presentation in older version if you intend to show it on a computer installed with an earlier version of PowerPoint. The format does change slightly, and animation schemes, transitions may be limited on an older package but it will still do the job it was intended for and that is to assist you with a presentation.
Presentation Skills ----------------------- I have touched on a few presentation skills above but will go into a little more detail. A program such as PowerPoint is brilliant if you have the presentation skills to use with it. PowerPoint is very powerful but if you use too much detail, not enough detail, too many pictures or no pictures at all the program is practically useless.
1) If you have a lot of writing to use write all of this in the notes at the bottom and place bullet points on the slide. You can then print out notes pages for you to red from and the audience can have handouts where they write any notes. It can be quite boring to have a presentation where the presenter is reading from the slides, to be fair the audience could read these themselves.
2 using animation and slide transitions can make the presentation more appealing, do be cautious of what you use too many flashing colours and fast moving slides can be off-putting and distracting making the presentation pointless.
3)Try to use text that is large enough to be seen but not too large. When choosing colours for the text and background chose colours that will look good together such as cream and black or black and white. Bear in mind that some people (especially those with dyslexia) find c pale coloured background and a dark text easier to read. If you use colours such as orange and green or red and blue this can be quite tiring on the eyes and give people headaches, they won't appreciate that.
4)If you wish to place a logo at the top of every slide and the logo is not in the same place every time it can look a bit odd when moving through the pages, the master slide will prevent this from happening. It will look more professional if every slide follows a pattern.
5)Obviously when giving a PowerPoint presentation remain confident and speak clearly, a well designed presentation should help you accomplish this anyway, if you have a well planned presentation the necessary speaking skills will come naturally.
My dad used a PowerPoint presentation in an interview using the same tips above and he was successful. The interviewer said it was the best interview he had seen the presentation was professional and helped my dad with his nerves as he felt better prepared. The interviewer could see that dad was prepared and looked very professional; this led to dad being offered the job.
If you have not already tried PowerPoint give a god, you can download it free on a 30 day trial from Microsoft. Most computers come with the Office Suite, if it's not yet installed but on the MS Office CD see if you can give it a go.
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Review of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 Complete package
Advantages: A great tool for the creation of formal and educational presentations. Disadvantages: Takes time and practice to become a confident, competent user.
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MS PowerPoint is a powerful graphics programme that has transformed the manner in which we prepare and deliver presentations. You can create, customise, animate and print presentations. It enables you to communicate information clearly and effectively. Many computers come with this package already installed.The MS PowerPoint version that I use is the 2003 package for Students ... ...£40.00 from Amazon, if bought separately, and is operated through Windows. The 2003 version has been superceded by newer, more sophisticated versions, the latest being MS PowerPoint 2007. However, I still find the 2003 version perfectly adequate for my present needs. There are many online training packages, much additional online support guidance available, as well as useful tuition books which you can peruse at your own pace. The ECDL qualification ...
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System requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows XP or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later
Peripheral / Interface Devices
Mouse or compatible device, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor
System Requirements Details
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later - Pentium - 233 MHz - RAM 128 MB - HD 150 MB
Microsoft Windows XP or later - Pentium - 233 MHz - RAM 128 MB - HD 150 MB
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PowerPoint 2003 includes new tools to help you create, present, and collaborate on presentations that have more impact. Work Together and Share Presentations with Confidence. Now it's easier to collaborate on compelling presentations and share them with others. - Work together better. Save PowerPoint 2003 presentations to shared workspaces where other team members can get the latest version and check the presentations in or out. With shared workspaces you can save task lists, related files, links, and lists of members working on a project. Shared workspaces require Microsoft Windows Server 2003 running Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services. - Review with your team. Create a Document Workspace by using the Shared Attachment option when attaching your presentation in a Microsoft Office Outlook 2003 e-mail message. Your team can then use a task pane in the presentation to collaborate on and review the presentation. Document Workspaces require Windows Server 2003 running Windows SharePoint Services. - Control distribution of your presentations. Protect your company assets by preventing recipients from forwarding, copying, or printing important presentations by using information rights management (IRM) functionality. You can specify an expiration date for a presentation, after which it cannot be viewed or changed. IRM functionality requires Windows Server 2003 running Microsoft Windows Rights Management Services (RMS). - Broaden your reach. Package for CD makes it easy to create all the files you need to burn your presentation to a CD and give it to customers. The presentation automatically launches in Slide Show mode when the recipient inserts the CD into their CD drive. - Have more people see your work. An improved PowerPoint Viewer enables people without PowerPoint installed on their computers to view your presentations. Authors of the PowerPoint 2003 presentation can choose to include the viewer for the recipient when saving the presentation to a CD. Impress Your Audience. Use PowerPoint 2003 to create exciting slide shows with graphics, animations, and multimedia - and make them easier to present. - Present slides with ease. The improved Slide Show mode makes it easier to give a presentation. Use an improved on-screen user interface (UI) and ink annotation tools - including a highlighter, arrows, and two types of pens. - Add impact with graphics. While working in PowerPoint 2003, you can access Clip Art and Media on Office Online. Select from thousands of multimedia elements - including images, sounds, photos, and animations - to add impact to your presentations. Accessing Office Online requires a connection to the Internet. - Add excitement with custom animations. Use high-quality custom animations in PowerPoint 2003 to make your presentations come alive. Create animation effects such as moving multiple objects simultaneously or moving objects along a path (path animation), as well as easy sequencing for all of your animation effects, including exits. - Use multimedia to tell the story. Support for additional file types gives you enhanced capabilities to play video full screen and use playback to stop, start, or rewind your show, or to find content. PowerPoint 2003 supports Advanced Stream Redirector (.asx), Eastman Software's Work Manager for Exchange (.wmx), M3U, Windows Media Redirector (.wvx), Windows Media Audio Redirector (.wax), and Windows Media Audio (.wma) files. If a media codec is not available, PowerPoint 2003 and Microsoft Windows Media Player may attempt to download one. - Mark up slides. Add notes and illustrations while giving your presentation. If you're using a Tablet PC, you can choose colors and pen types that can help make your comments stand out. Access Information at Your Fingertips. Find the information you need without having to leave PowerPoint 2003. - Get started faster. From the Getting Started and Help task panes, access Assistance on Microsoft Office Online. It provides help and assistance articles that are updated regularly from requests and issues of other users. Some functionality in these task panes requires a connection to the Internet. Learn more about using Office Online. - Stay focused on your work. Find facts easily without leaving PowerPoint 2003 with the new Research task pane. It brings electronic dictionaries, thesauri, and online research sites into PowerPoint 2003 to help you find information and incorporate it into your presentation. Some functionality in the Research task pane requires a connection to the Internet. Learn more about how to do research and reference in Office 2003 Editions. - Reduce errors and save time. AutoCorrect can automatically fix common spelling and typing errors, and replace abbreviations with full text. - Find information related to key words and phrases with smart tags. Smart tags are now featured in PowerPoint 2003. When a name, address, or other key word or phrase comes up, a smart tag icon appears and provides additional information and a list of actions you can take.
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