If you have Office 365 — now called Microsoft 365, confusingly — you might have noticed that after several years without photos, they’ve come back! Actually, they aren’t the same photos, but better quality ones. It’s a relief to be able to find photos right within PowerPoint without an add-in. (More about add-ins at the […]
How to create a logo in PowerPoint
Would you like to create your own logo, product image, or course symbol in PowerPoint in a few minutes — following some easy steps? If so, you’re in luck, just read on. I’m going to show you how to create this logo — and you can customize it in any way you want. A logo […]
Think BIG to create high-impact presentations
You want your presentations to have an impact on your audience — change them, move them to action, inspire them. One way to do this is to think BIG, both in terms of your concepts and your visuals. Big ideas help to inspire people. Plus, the brain learns more easily when new knowledge is connected […]
It’s about the audience
You’re always presenting for your audience. Your presentation shouldn’t be about you. What type of presentation will give your audience the most value? Ask yourself… What do they need and want? Your content needs to be relevant to the needs and wants of your audience. Sometimes that’s hard to know but if you can survey […]
Create an infographic in PowerPoint
Infographics are an engaging way to present data and concepts. What is an infographic? It’s a graphic with minimal text, graphics, and numbers (usually). You can think of it as a chart or diagram. The best infographics use clear, bright design, but what is a non-designer to do when creating an infographic? The truth is, […]