2. SERIF FONTS
Are the font styles that have tails at
the end of the lines and are use for
large amounts of texts eg.
Times New Roman or Georgia.
SAN SERIF
Fonts that have no tails that are used
for headlines and labels example:
Arial and Verdana
FONTS
3. Fonts have to be contrasted to match the
tone of the content.
Stay with basic fonts
Specialized fonts only if neccesary
For a profesional looking-presentation
use only 2 or 3 fonts.
4. For text effects:
Use ordinary type-face to convey
simple information and save bold/italic
for emphasis.
Text size:
Use font size 4 points larger than
you are confortable with.
5. Normal open and upper and lower case
are easy to read (mixed case)
Avoid lots of colors, use pre elaborated
schemes to keep it simple.
Be friendly to color-blind
people,selecting colors that are easily
recognizable.
6. For legibility use the 7 and 7 rule.
7 words per line, 7 lines per slide,
with a maximum of 25 words per
slide.
Keep text to the essential and simple.
3 to 6 bullet points, simple graphic
that illustrated the title.
7. BACKGROUND COLOR
For contrast,use dark background color
with light text.
Cool colors make better backgrounds
Insert a light background slide from time
to time, for dark enviroments
8. DESING TEMPLATES
Keep the same custom look
Use graphic devices (borders, boxes,
lines, arrows) only when needed
Use transition to add enphasis
Limit animation and sound effects
9. Use key points
Avoid sub-headings
Break major points into separate slides
Use animation sound, and video
sparingly.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
10. Use images that are appropriate for the
presentation.
They must show relationship.
Captivate attention
Clarify points
Use one image per slide.
USING IMAGES
12. POWERPOINT:
Help audience remember part of a
presentation
Represent conection between concepts
Emphasize key points
Hightlight progression of a lecture
