Preface xxxv
Part I: Building Your Presentation 1
Chapter 1: A First Look at PowerPoint 3
Chapter 2: Creating and Saving Presentation Files 41
Chapter 3: Creating Slides and Text Boxes 71
Chapter 4: Working with Layouts, Themes, and Masters 99
Chapter 5: Formatting Text 141
Chapter 6: Formatting Paragraphs and Text Boxes 179
Chapter 7: Correcting and Improving Text 207
Chapter 8: Creating and Formatting Tables 229
Part II: Using Graphics and Multimedia Content 255
Chapter 9: Drawing and Formatting Objects 257
Chapter 10: Creating SmartArt Graphics 313
Chapter 11: Working with Clip Art and Photos 335
Chapter 12: Working with Charts 377
Chapter 13: Incorporating Content from Other Programs 419
Chapter 14: Adding Sound Effects, Music, and Soundtracks 435
Chapter 15: Incorporating Motion Video 459
Chapter 16: Creating Animation Effects and Transitions 485
Part III: Interfacing with Your Audience 517
Chapter 17: Creating Support Materials 519
Chapter 18: Preparing for a Live Presentation 543
Chapter 19: Designing User-Interactive or Self-Running Presentations 577
Chapter 20: Preparing a Presentation for Mass Distribution 609
Chapter 21: Sharing and Collaborating 627
Chapter 22: Customizing PowerPoint 647
Part IV: Project Labs 673
Lab 1: Presenting Content without Bulleted Lists 675
Lab 2: Adding Sound and Movement to a Presentation 693
Lab 2A: Fading Text and Graphics In and Out 693
Lab 2B: Replacing One Picture with Another 701
Lab 2C: Zooming In on a Picture 704
Lab 2D: More Animation Practice 705
Lab 2E: Using Transitions and Soundtracks 709
Lab 3: Creating a Menu-Based Navigation System 713
Lab 4: Creating a Classroom Game 733
Appendix A: What Makes a Great Presentation? 753
Appendix B: Essential SkyDrive Skills 775
Index 787