How to Create a PowerPoint Presentation

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open PowerPoint.

   You will see a blank screen with two boxes in the middle of the screen.
   
   One of the boxes says "Click to add title," the other says "Click to add subtitle."
   
   ,, A template is a slideshow with a preloaded background that is designed for specific presentations, such as an itinerary or a status report. , If you don't find the kind of template you need for your presentation, it's probably best to choose a theme. , A theme is a slideshow with a preloaded background that can be used for general presentations. ,,, You can also create a new slide with the shortcut (Ctrl + M). , In PowerPoint, however, less is often more. ,, To filter through your slides, click the left and right arrows on your keypad to go back and forward, respectively.
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   Step 2: On the tab at the upper left side of your screen

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   Step 3: hit the "File" tab..

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   Step 4: On the vertical toolbar to the left

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   Step 5: hit the "New" tab.

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   Step 6: If you wish to use a template

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   Step 7: click on the "Sample templates" box.

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   Step 8: Click on the template you want to use

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   Step 9: depending on the purpose of your presentation.

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    Step 10: If you wish to use a theme

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    Step 11: click on the "Themes" box in the "New" tab.

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    Step 12: Click on the specific template or theme you want to work with from the list of choices.

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    Step 13: Once your theme is loaded

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    Step 14: click on the "Click to add title" and "Click to add subtitle" boxes and add the title and subtitle (if necessary) of your own presentation.

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    Step 15: After deciding on a title

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    Step 16: click on the "New Slide" button in the "Slides" tab up top.

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    Step 17: Continue adding information and pictures as you see fit.

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    Step 18: Once you are finished with your PowerPoint presentation

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    Step 19: go to "File > Save As" and save your file so that you can retrieve it later.

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    Step 20: When you want to view your presentation as a series of slides

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    Step 21: click on the "Slide Show" tab and then click on "From Beginning" top left.

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