How to Insert Microsoft Clip Art Into a PowerPoint Presentation

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Microsoft includes a selection of pre-drawn clip art that you can insert into your PowerPoint 98/2000 presentations for fun effects.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Open your PowerPoint presentation and select the slide you want to insert the clip art into.
Step2
Go to the Insert menu and select Picture, then select Clip Art.
Step3
Click the Clip Art tab.
Step4
Locate and select the clip art you want to insert.
Step5
Click Insert (Mac OS) or drag the file onto the slide (Windows).
Step6
Resize the clip art by dragging on one of the handles (hollow squares positioned around the outside edges of the graphic).
Step7
Position the clip art on the slide by dragging it to where you want it to appear.
Step8
Add a label to the clip art: Click the Text Box button on the Drawing toolbar, drag on the slide to create a box, then type your label.

Tips & Warnings

  • To insert a graphic you created or scanned, read the eHow "How to Insert Graphics Into PowerPoint Presentations."
  • You can also use the tools in the Drawing toolbar to create your own simple line drawings right on the slide.

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