How to Insert Microsoft Clip Art Into a PowerPoint Presentation

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:

• Microsoft Powerpoint

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

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

3. Click the Clip Art tab.

4. Locate and select the clip art you want to insert.

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

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

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

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.