This is an example of an effective PowerPoint presentation.

1. Effective PowerPoint
Presentations
Kaylyn Gutzmer
Beaverton High School
January 31, 2008

2. Fonts
 Select san serif fonts
 No smaller than 24 points
 Each page should have a title
 Use the same font on all pages
 Avoid italicized fonts
 No more than 6-8 words per line

3. Fonts
 Use the 6 x 6 rule for bullet points
 Use contrast
Dark text on light background
Light text on dark background
 Do not use ALL CAPS except for titles
 Test font by standing six feet from monitor

4. Graphics Design
 Keep the background
consistent
 Keep the background
subtle
 Keep the design clean
and uncluttered
 Limit number of
transitions
 Avoid flashy or noisy
animation