I rarely use shapes with outlines. So every time I insert a shape, I click the Format tab, choose Shape Outline, then No Outline. Wait, why am I doing that? I can customize my themes! I often use the default theme to create graphics. Here are the steps to customize it to always get a […]
3 techniques to copy formatting in PowerPoint
You can spend a lot of time formatting a shape or some text in PowerPoint and you certainly don’t want to have to repeat that process if it isn’t necessary. The good news is that PowerPoint has several techniques to copy formatting and animation. If you aren’t using them, you’ll soon wonder how you got […]
Timesaving PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts using Shift and Ctrl
Like all software, PowerPoint has keyboard shortcuts — in fact a lot more than I will cover here. It’s always worthwhile to learn a few shortcuts that you’ll use often because you’ll save time and aggravation. I am still surprised at how many people save by going to the File tab and click the Save item. […]
Using a window instead of full screen for Slide Show view
Do you sometimes need to access other applications while you’re presenting? Here are some scenarios: You’re doing a webinar and need to access the webinar interface You want to show a web page or application at some point in your presentation In response to an unexpected question, you want to show another presentation, spreadsheet or document […]
Save PowerPoint customizations for the Quick Access Toolbar and ribbon
Do you customize the Quick Access Toolbar? (The QAT is that row of icons above or below the ribbon.) How about the ribbon? If not, you should because you’ll work faster. I explain how to customize the Quick Access Toolbar in “Work Faster in PowerPoint.” And I explain how to customize the ribbon in “Customize the […]