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There are many excellent online courses. This has been hugely beneficial in my day to day work.
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- Louise Nolan
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Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Introduction
Course Aims
PowerPoint 2000 is a popular version of the business presentation graphics program running in the Windows environment. This course introduces new users to the software to teach them how to get the most out of PowerPoint's powerful features. Users will be able to customise and style presentations, create sophisticated on-screen shows and print their presentations. Specially prepared exercises will provide hands-on experience of using PowerPoint, enabling users to work quickly and confidently. |
Assumed Knowledge
Working knowledge of using PCs, a keyboard and mouse plus Windows 95/98/NT is assumed, gained from the workplace or by prior attendance on a "Windows 95/98/NT User Introduction" course. Some experience of using MS Word 2000 will be of help to trainees, but is not required. |
Course Audience
New and recent users of PowerPoint 2000 who want to expand and consolidate their knowledge of the application. |
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Table of Contents
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Getting started with PowerPoint 2000
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The PowerPoint 2000 screen
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The scroll bars; The Status Bar
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Navigating between PowerPoint views
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Getting assistance with PowerPoint 2000
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Using the Office Assistant
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Getting help without the Office Assistant
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Manipulating the help window
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Finding out what is on the screen
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Working with text slides
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Designing effective slides
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Creating a new blank presentation
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Entering text in normal view or slide view
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Moving the insertion point; Selecting text
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Entering and editing text in outline view
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Saving and closing presentations
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Editing a presentation
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Opening an existing presentation
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Opening a recently used presentation
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Switching between open presentations
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Using the Office Clipboard
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Redoing and repeating edits
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Reordering the presentation in Slide Sorter view
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Formatting and proofing tools
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Formatting text slides effectively
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Changing paragraph and line spacing
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Changing bullet characteristics
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Working with pictures and drawings
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Inserting Clip Art objects
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Drawing AutoShape objects
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Changing the properties of objects
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Using designs and templates
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Using presentation templates
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Creating a slide show
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Getting help during a slide show
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Creating custom animation effects
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Printing slides and handouts
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Previewing the presentation in black and white
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Printing the presentation
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Creating and printing notes pages
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Appendix - Year 2000 Best Practice
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Appendix - Year 2000 Best Practice
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