Definition of Presentation Graphics Software
According to Webopedia.com, presentation graphics software is software designed to allow people to make slide shows and reports. This is done through a series of graphs, charts, text and other data accumulated together into a program and arranged in a presentation manner. This type of software is typically used in business and education settings.
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In Business
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Presentation graphics software is perhaps most widely used in the business world. This type of software provides an easy, cost-effective and straightforward way to present presentation and slide shows. For example, the graphs available in this type of software could help illustrate your company's quarterly earnings in an easy-to-understand and easily digestible manner. This quarterly earnings graph could be incorporated into a slide show to be presented at the next meeting, effectively informing those in the meeting of the information.
In Education
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Presentation graphics software is also typically used in the classroom. Much in the same way that this software can make business models, graphs and presentations easier to understand, it can do the same for school presentations and lectures. The visual and audio aid offered by such software may make the lessons easier to present and, more importantly, easier to remember. The computer with the software is typically hooked up to a projector so that the entire class can see and participate in the presentation.
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Typical Features
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Though different software will obviously have different features, there are some key features that make presentation graphics software what it is. AllBusiness.com claims that presentation graphics software typically allows users to import data from spreadsheets and other applications and integrate the data into the software. Different slides are typically shown on screen to give the presentation's creator an overview of the presentation. This type of software also often includes templates to make the process easier for less experienced users.
Microsoft PowerPoint
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As one of the most popular and best-known presentation graphics programs available, Microsoft PowerPoint is a great example of what this type of software is capable of and used for. Typically included in various configurations of the Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint can also be purchased as a stand-alone program. As of June, 2010, Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 can be purchased from Microsoft for $229.
Lotus Freelance Graphics
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Lotus is a software developmental department of computer giant IBM. According to AllBusiness.com, Freelance Graphics is another popular presentation graphics program. As of June 2010, Lotus Freelance Graphics is only available in IBM's SmartSuite, which includes various other productivity programs, similar to Microsoft's Office suites. At the time of this writing, the suite can be purchased from IBM for $322.
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References
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