Using transitions in Powerpoint presentations

Transitions are part of the animation tools available in Powerpoint.  They are so impressive they get their own tab.

Transitions refer to the ways you can change from one slide to another.  You can have a simple transition but why not experiment to see if you can match the transition style to your audience.

For a smooth transition to a formal audience try the Reveal transition. 

For a fun transition during a quiz try the Checkerboard. 

For a presentation to beekeepers, try the Honeycomb effect.

You can preview the transitions and how they will look, but putting your cursor over the individual options and Powerpoint will show you how it will look using an instant preview.

Here is the Transitions tab

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The Transitions tab includes extra options, available by scrolling down

Once you have found the transition you like, click to select.

It is a finishing touch that can be unobtrusive, sleek or go all out for the wow factor with some glitter.

Transitions are included in our one day Powerpoint courses.  Find out more with https://www.stl-training.co.uk/powerpoint-2010-introduction.php

For advanced + powerpoint techniques such as using multi-media techniques, take a look at https://www.stl-training.co.uk/powerpoint-2010-advanced.php

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know you can embed a video clip into a Powerpoint slide?

I didn’t know this was possible, until I saw a presentation the other day with a video in it.  It added a really professional edge and made the message all the more powerful.  I could almost here the intake of breath from the audience…as they said “oooooo.”

If you have a video that gets your message across, it’s simple to embed  a video clip in a Powerpoint slide.

Imagine you have a video file ready to go…what do you do next?

Here is the Insert tab to access this function.

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The Insert tab on the Ribbon

Put your cursor on the Video icon and click on the down arrow to access the choices available.

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Video options in the Insert tab.

Select Video from File, and this will launch your browser to find your video, then select the video and press Insert.

This is an advanced.powerpoint skill.  There are lots of other exciting functions to make your presentations stand out.  You can attend a one day course and practise with the help a qualified and experienced trainer.  For more details of course content and dates have a look at https://www.stl-training.co.uk/powerpoint-2007-advanced.php