POWERPOINT 2013 Intermediate Level

• Changing the Order of Objects
• Aligning Objects
• Aligning and Controlling Guides
• Grouping Shapes
• Rotating Shapes
• Making Custom Shapes such as Puzzle Pieces

Working with Shapes

• Rotating Objects
• Duplicating Objects
• Creating Outlines
• Creating Fills
• Creating Shape Effects
• Editing Shapes
• Merging Shapes
• Using Format Panes
• Using the Format Painter
• Locking Aspect Ratio

Formatting Pictures

• Removing Picture Background
• Cropping
• Making Corrections
• Adjusting Color
• Adding Artistic Effects
• Changing and Resetting Pictures
• Creating Picture Borders
• Applying Picture Effects
• Modifying the Picture Layout
• Setting Transparent Color

Using the Design Tab

• Selecting a Theme
• Customizing Theme Colors
• Customizing Theme Fonts
• Customizing Theme Effects
• Applying and Creating Background Styles
• Setting a Default Theme
• Customizing the Slide Size
• Saving a Custom Theme

Working with Slides

• Adding Headers and Footers: Slide Numbers and Date/Time
• Creating Slide Sections
• Removing Slide Sections
• Reusing Slides
• Adding Comments
• Adding Hyperlinks
• Introducing and Previewing Transitions
• Applying Transition Effect Options
• Attaching Transition Sound
• Adding Transition Timing

• Introducing Animations and Effects
• Activating the Animation Pane
• Adding Animations at Specific Times
• Establishing Timing
• Reordering Animations
• Applying Triggers
• Painting with the Animation Painter
• Using the Timeline
• Animating with Paths
• Removing Animations

Preparing the Presentation

• Collaborating and Comparing
• Printing the Slideshow–include sections
• Setting Up a Slide Show
• Rehearsing Slide Show Timings
• Recording the Show
• Using Set Up Features: Play Narrations, Use Timings, Show Media Controls
• Sending a File to a Bluetooth Device
• Creating a Custom Show
• Jumping Around with Action Buttons
• Marking a Presentation as Final

Exporting, Importing and Saving

• Exporting an Outline to Word
• Exporting Slides and Notes as Handouts
• Saving and Sending as PDF
• Creating a Video
• Packaging for CD
• Importing Word Content
• Linking and Embedding
• Saving a Template
• Saving an Outline
• Saving Slides as Graphics