How to Use Microsoft PowerPoint 2003

PowerPoint 2003 is a multimedia presentation program included in the Microsoft Office 2003 Suite that can be used to present any idea with text, music, animations and movies. The combined multimedia approach of PowerPoint makes getting your ideas across to large groups easier than ever. Learn to use PowerPoint to bring your ideas to life.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Office 2003

Instructions

1. Gain access to PowerPoint 2003 by purchasing the 2003 Office suite. Install Microsoft Office 2003 on your computer by inserting the installation CD. The install wizard will walk you through the process.

2. Open PowerPoint . There's no need to create a new document unless you want to use a template. PowerPoint opens with a blank template, ready for you to start building your presentation. If you'd rather start with a template, go to the "File" menu and select "New" and the"Template" command; then choose the template that most closely resembles the presentation you want to make.

3. Insert your own text and graphics. If you are starting from scratch, the text and graphic boxes are empty. Templates have placeholder text and graphics. Simply click the box on the document where you want to add text, graphics or music; browse to the location of any files you want to insert; and click the file to insert it into your presentation.

4. Format your text in any way you want using the WordArt and text formatting menu. You can choose font style, size and color, or you can shape the text in artistic designs.

5. Set transitions between your pages using the "Animations" menu. Transitions are visual effects that take you from one page of the presentation to the next. These include "wipe" left or right, "checker" in or out, and a number of other creative transitions that help add visual appeal to your presentations.

6. Save your presentation to a flash drive or disc, along with the free PowerPoint viewer, and you can share your presentation with anyone, whether she has PowerPoint or not.

References

• Ohio State University: Powerpoint 2003 Tips and Tricks

Resources

• Microsoft Office Downloads