PowerPoint Tips and Tricks

2h 51mIntermediate2024-02-20

Authors

Heather Ackmann

Author, Microsoft Certified Trainer, and Microsoft MVP

Course details

PowerPoint gets better with every update. The latest version comes with the cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) as well as design features that help your work smarter and visualize your ideas faster. Discover powerful tips and shortcuts that will help you leverage the latest features and take your PowerPoint game to the next level. In this course, Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Heather Ackmann shows you how to drive PowerPoint with Microsoft 365 Copilot, master PowerPoint Designer, create professional-looking transitions with the Morph feature, insert and edit 3D graphics in your presentation, use the new drawing and inking features in PowerPoint, and take advantage of numerous AI-powered enhancements. She also provides tips for presenting remotely, recording presentations, and avoiding common PowerPoint mistakes.

Note: This course was recorded in PowerPoint for Microsoft 365. However, many of the tips will be useful to those working with Office 2021, 2019, and 2016.

Skills covered

PowerPointMicrosoft CopilotPresentationsTips, Tricks, & TechniquesBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoft

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - PowerPoint in the age of AI
02 - Office 2021 vs. Microsoft 365
03 - Updating Office applications
04 - Microsoft Insider Program (Microsoft 365 only)

1. PowerPoint Motion

05 - Animation and motion basics
06 - Animation triggers
07 - Other ways to create motion
08 - Using video to add motion
09 - Moving shapes, text, and pictures with Morph
10 - Advanced morph tips and tricks
11 - Using Slide Zoom to add motion and interactivity

2. AI-Powered Features

12 - Turn on Connected Experiences
13 - Master PowerPoint Designer
14 - Introducing a New Designer
15 - Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot

3. Presenting Remotely

16 - Tips for recording in PowerPoint
17 - Recording a PowerPoint
18 - Presenting with Cameo
19 - Formatting your camera feed

4. Top PowerPoint Mistakes

20 - What not to do in your templates
21 - What not to do with pictures
22 - What not to do with text
23 - What not to do with color

Conclusion

24 - Next steps