PowerPoint: Creating an Infographic
1h 59mIntermediate2024-12-04
Authors
Heather Ackmann
Author, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Microsoft MVP
Course details
You don't need to use fancy tools to create an infographic. With PowerPoint, you can create a visually interesting and compelling infographic quickly and easily. Follow along with PowerPoint MVP Heather Ackmann as she guides you through the process. Heather begins by showing you how to track down the right elements for your infographic, choosing files and graphics to illustrate your data. Next, she shows how to group elements and arrange them in a logical, persuasive sequence, following the Z-order principle. Finally, Heather demonstrates how to adjust your infographic and export it for a variety of different outputs.
Learning objectives
Design and create professional infographics using PowerPoint.
Import and integrate vector graphics from tools like Adobe Illustrator.
Develop custom, scalable graphics within PowerPoint for tech-specific needs.
Utilize PowerPoint's built-in icons and shapes for technical illustrations.
Effectively incorporate and format text to explain technical concepts.
Create and customize charts to represent data analysis results.
Export infographics in various formats for different technical documentation needs.
Learning objectives
Design and create professional infographics using PowerPoint.
Import and integrate vector graphics from tools like Adobe Illustrator.
Develop custom, scalable graphics within PowerPoint for tech-specific needs.
Utilize PowerPoint's built-in icons and shapes for technical illustrations.
Effectively incorporate and format text to explain technical concepts.
Create and customize charts to represent data analysis results.
Export infographics in various formats for different technical documentation needs.
Skills covered
InfographicsPowerPointPresentationsGraphic DesignBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoftDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Designing infographics in PowerPoint
- 02 - What you should know
1. Setting Up Your Infographic
- 03 - When to change the slide size
- 04 - How to change the slide size
- 05 - Guiding and aligning objects
- 06 - Choosing colors, fonts, and setting defaults
2. Adding Graphic Elements
- 07 - Drawing basic shapes and lines
- 08 - Drawing more complex shapes
- 09 - Finding and inserting pictures and icons
- 10 - Formatting icons
- 11 - Aligning icons
- 12 - Importing an Adobe Illustrator graphic
- 13 - Converting vector files using the web
3. Adding Text Boxes
- 14 - Placeholders vs. text boxes
- 15 - Inserting a text box and adding text
4. Inserting a Chart
- 16 - Adding a chart in powerpoint
- 17 - Adding and removing chart elements
- 18 - Formatting a chart
5. Exporting Your Infographic
- 19 - Exporting your infographic as a PDF or picture
- 20 - Ways to increase the export resolution
Conclusion
- 21 - Additional resources