A simple way to create stunning slides is to layer an image, a shape, and text placeholders. Here are 2 examples: Here are the steps to create these slides: 1. Enter your text Did you find this post useful? Get my free video training, “13 techniques that will make designing your slides EASY.” Need training? Click […]
Create a numbered list with shapes
I recently saw an interesting slide that had a unique numbered list and I thought I’d show you how to create a numbered list with shapes. It’s hard to get numbered lists that have a graphic look to them because SmartArt doesn’t do numbers. Of course, it isn’t nearly as automated as SmartArt, so it […]
Results of Extreme Shapes contest!
A few weeks ago, in my newsletter, I announced a contest based on my blog post, “Customize slide objects to the extreme.” With a great prize — the winner would get a choice of one of my two $97 products. What, you aren’t a subscriber? You can subscribe here. Subscribers sometimes get special offers like […]
Reorder objects in the Selection pane in PowerPoint 2013
As you build a slide’s design, you may add a lot of objects to it. Complex animation may especially include many objects. Do you spend a lot of time reordering objects? By that I mean moving an object behind or in front of another object? Usually, the way I reorder objects is to right-click an […]
Create professional-looking 3D effects with bevels
The single most effective way to add a professional look to shapes on a slide is to add a bevel. What’s a bevel, you may ask? A bevel is a 3D effect on the edge of a shape. The bevel makes the shape look raised. Here are the preset bevel looks, but you can adjust […]