WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 00:00:09.440 --> 00:00:14.240 PowerPoint is an easy-to-use program that lets you design your own presentations. 00:00:14.240 --> 00:00:23.000 You can use it to create slide shows… presentations for work… multimedia projects… and just 00:00:23.000 --> 00:00:26.779 about anything else you can imagine. 00:00:26.779 --> 00:00:31.670 When you open PowerPoint, there's a good chance you'll be taken to the start screen first. 00:00:31.670 --> 00:00:36.960 From here, you can access recent presentations, or create something new—either from scratch, 00:00:36.960 --> 00:00:39.200 or from one of the built-in themes. 00:00:39.200 --> 00:00:43.539 In this example, we'll click Blank Presentation. 00:00:43.539 --> 00:00:48.429 Next, you might want to take a minute to explore the interface, and make sure you know your 00:00:48.429 --> 00:00:49.850 way around. 00:00:49.850 --> 00:00:53.050 Why don't we begin with the ribbon (which is the collection of tools and features at 00:00:53.050 --> 00:00:56.359 the top of the screen)? 00:00:56.359 --> 00:00:59.510 The ribbon is divided into tabs like Design… 00:00:59.510 --> 00:01:04.570 Insert… and Home, so you can easily find what you're looking for. 00:01:04.570 --> 00:01:08.700 There are also commands on each tab that have been organized into groups. 00:01:08.700 --> 00:01:12.420 For example, if you look closely at the Font group, you'll find it has everything you need 00:01:12.420 --> 00:01:18.100 to work with text, including options like bold, italics, font color, and size. 00:01:18.100 --> 00:01:21.620 Some groups even have an arrow in the bottom right corner that you can click to view even 00:01:21.620 --> 00:01:26.980 more commands. 00:01:26.980 --> 00:01:30.480 If you ever feel like the ribbon is taking up too much space, you can always hide or 00:01:30.480 --> 00:01:31.990 minimize it. 00:01:31.990 --> 00:01:36.280 All you have to do is click the arrow in the upper right corner… then choose the option 00:01:36.280 --> 00:01:39.060 you want. 00:01:39.060 --> 00:01:43.610 Also in the upper right corner is a place where you can access your Microsoft account. 00:01:43.610 --> 00:01:47.300 Here you can update your photo, manage your account settings, or switch to a different 00:01:47.300 --> 00:01:50.700 account all together. 00:01:50.700 --> 00:01:54.420 For help working with PowerPoint, take a look at the Tell me feature. 00:01:54.420 --> 00:01:59.820 It works just like a regular search bar, allowing you to quickly find the right tool or command. 00:01:59.820 --> 00:02:05.490 All you have to do is enter what you want... and you'll be given a list of options. 00:02:05.490 --> 00:02:10.950 You can use the command directly from the menu without having to find it on the ribbon. 00:02:10.950 --> 00:02:15.540 You can even customize your copy of PowerPoint to make certain commands more convenient. 00:02:15.540 --> 00:02:19.250 Take the quick access toolbar in the upper left corner. 00:02:19.250 --> 00:02:23.620 This area gives you access to frequently used commands like Save and Undo, no matter where 00:02:23.620 --> 00:02:25.160 you are on the ribbon. 00:02:25.160 --> 00:02:29.590 To add more commands, just click the tiny arrow next to the toolbar… then choose the 00:02:29.590 --> 00:02:31.160 ones you want. 00:02:31.160 --> 00:02:35.620 I'm going to add New and also Quick Print because I use both of these commands pretty 00:02:35.620 --> 00:02:39.780 frequently. 00:02:39.780 --> 00:02:42.640 Now let's take a look at the presentation itself. 00:02:42.640 --> 00:02:46.670 In this example, I've opened a business profile that I'm working on. 00:02:46.670 --> 00:02:51.200 You can navigate between different slides using the the pane on the left… while the 00:02:51.200 --> 00:02:56.020 space in the center is where you'll actually create and edit your presentation. 00:02:56.020 --> 00:03:02.459 At the top and to the left of the center pane, you should see two small rulers. 00:03:02.459 --> 00:03:08.050 These make it easier to adjust your presentation, and align the objects on your slide. 00:03:08.050 --> 00:03:13.599 To show or hide the rulers, go to the View tab… then check or uncheck the box depending 00:03:13.599 --> 00:03:15.370 on your preferences. 00:03:15.370 --> 00:03:21.890 You can also turn on gridlines and guides for even more control over your slide layout. 00:03:21.890 --> 00:03:25.260 In the bottom right corner, you'll find a few more tools that let you change the way 00:03:25.260 --> 00:03:27.599 your presentation is displayed. 00:03:27.599 --> 00:03:32.100 Here's what the tools look like up close. 00:03:32.100 --> 00:03:35.530 To zoom in or out, click and drag the zoom control. 00:03:35.530 --> 00:03:40.250 The number next to the slider will tell you what the zoom percentage is. 00:03:40.250 --> 00:03:45.430 You can also switch between different slide views using these four buttons. 00:03:45.430 --> 00:03:47.930 Normal is selected by default. 00:03:47.930 --> 00:03:52.920 This mode is great for everyday tasks like creating and editing slides. 00:03:52.920 --> 00:03:58.160 Slide Sorter displays smaller versions of the slides in your presentation. 00:03:58.160 --> 00:04:03.770 Reading View hides all the editing tools to make your slides easier to review. 00:04:03.770 --> 00:04:10.680 And finally, Play Slide Show will play your slides as an actual presentation. 00:04:10.680 --> 00:04:14.980 Last but not least, I'd like to give you a quick tour of the backstage view. 00:04:14.980 --> 00:04:20.799 You can get there by clicking the File tab (just look for it on the far left of the ribbon). 00:04:20.799 --> 00:04:25.099 Here you can access all kinds of information related to your current presentation (and 00:04:25.099 --> 00:04:26.099 more). 00:04:26.099 --> 00:04:27.810 This includes commands like New… 00:04:27.810 --> 00:04:28.880 Open… 00:04:28.880 --> 00:04:31.850 Save… and Print. 00:04:31.850 --> 00:04:37.160 All you have to do is click an item in the left pane… and it'll open on the right. 00:04:37.160 --> 00:04:43.350 This makes it easy to find what you're looking for and review your options all in one place. 00:04:43.350 --> 00:04:46.240 That covers the basics of PowerPoint! 00:04:46.240 --> 00:04:51.330 Now that you're comfortable with the interface—including the backstage view, the ribbon, and the work 00:04:51.330 --> 00:04:53.530 area—you're ready to start your first presentation.