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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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Open your PowerPoint presentation and select the slide you want to insert the clip art into.

  2. Step 2

    Go to the Insert menu and select Picture, then select Clip Art.

  3. Step 3

    Click the Clip Art tab.

  4. Step 4

    Locate and select the clip art you want to insert.

  5. Step 5

    Click Insert (Mac OS) or drag the file onto the slide (Windows).

  6. Step 6

    Resize the clip art by dragging on one of the handles (hollow squares positioned around the outside edges of the graphic).

  7. Step 7

    Position the clip art on the slide by dragging it to where you want it to appear.

  8. Step 8

    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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