How to Make Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations

You’ve got a big board meeting today, and you have a lot to say, but only about two hours to say it all—in between all the handshaking, small talk, networking, and other business meeting accoutrement. You could just hand out a gigantic packet of information and ask everyone to follow you through page by page as you explain the salient points, hidden in a mountain of printed data. Everyone could enjoy an afternoon of light reading, instead of watching your body language and listening to the things you have to say. That is the way of the past; take a step into present day corporate America.

In this free video series, learn how to make Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Our expert will show you how to use this handy piece of software to organize your data in a slideshow format, making for an easy viewing experience at any meeting. Topics covered include how to use the design template, how to change backgrounds, how to add text and animate it to come in when you’re ready to make your next point, how to add photos, how to do slide transitions, and many other helpful tips.

So before you go charging into the boardroom asking for more money, make sure you’re going about it in the right way. Watch these vids and take a few moments to familiarize yourself with a piece of software you probably already have—but may have never used.