Introduction to PowerPoint

1. An Introduction to
PowerPoint
Some simple
Do’s and Don’ts

2. Do Limit Text
 A simple message is best
 It gets the point across

3. Do Use Graphics
 A simple message is best
 It gets the point across
 The message can be
enhanced by a simple
graphic

4. Don’t Write Too Much Text
This is my PowerPoint presentation on
the history of computers. The first
computer system was developed in 1931
by Konrad Zuse. The first computer game
was developed in 1962 and was called
Spacewar Computer Game. WordStar,
the first word processing package was
developed in 1979. In 1985 Microsoft
launched the first version of their popular
operating system called Windows.

5. Do Use Contrasting Colours
This is readable
This is not readable

6. Do Use Readable Fonts
This is readable
Handwriting fonts are harder to read

7. Do Use Colours
Colours can be used to highlight key words
and phrases to make them stand out.

8. Don’t Overuse Colours
The use of too many colours can make the
text hard to read, and give the presentation
an amateur appearance.

9. Don’t Use Busy Backgrounds
This is hard to read

10. Do K.I.S.S
Keep it straight and simple
 Keywords only
 No sentences
 Never read your slides, talk freely

11. Credits
All images licenced under Creative Commons 3.0
 2 kinds of crazy - Version 2 (background) by Generic Brand Productions
 Red lips isolated in white by Tania Saiz