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Learn to make presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint at GeekHampton

Microsoft PowerPoint

PREREQUISITES: Group classes assume only the most basic Mac knowledge. Consider attending our free "New to Mac" course held every Saturday at 10:15-11:00 am to learn the basics.


Create and edit a presentation in PowerPoint.

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  • Create a new blank presentation

  • Explore the PowerPoint user interface

  • Insert slides

  • Add content to slides

  • Apply a theme and a layout

  • Format slide content

  • Save a presentation


You will learn how to use PowerPoint to design a presentation



  • PowererPoint Presentation Gallery: templates for presentations, content slides, calendars

  • Apply and customize a theme

  • Add a picture or clip art to a presentation – edit photos directly in a presentation

  • Apply creative effects to give pictures an interesting look

  • Arrange slides

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