PowerPoint 2010 - Getting Started with PowerPoint

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• PowerPoint 2010 is a presentation software that allows you to create dynamic slide presentations that can include animation, narration, images, and videos. In this lesson, you will learn your way around the PowerPoint 2010 environment, including getting to know the new Backstage view.

 

• We will also show you how to use and modify the Ribbon and the Quick Access toolbar, in addition to learning how to create new presentations and open existing files.

Navigating PowerPoint to create a slide presentation

• PowerPoint uses slides to build a presentation. 
• To create an engaging presentation, PowerPoint allows you to add text, bulleted lists, images, charts, and video to your slides. 
• You can add as many slides as you want to a presentation, and at any time you can view or play back your presentation by selecting one of the slide show play options.

The Ribbon

1. The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, each with several groups of commands. 
2. Some tabs, like Drawing Tools or Table Tools, may appear only when you are working with certain items like images or tables. 
3. In addition, you can add your own customized tabs that contain your favorite commands.
   

Certain programs, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, may install additional tabs to the Ribbon. These tabs are called add-ins.

To customize the Ribbon:

1. Right-click the Ribbon, and select Customize the Ribbon. A dialog box will appear.
2. Click New Tab. A new tab will be created with a new group inside it.
3. Make sure the new group is selected.
4. Select a command from the list on the left, then click Add. You can also drag commands directly into a group.
5. When you are done adding commands, click OK.

If you do not see the command you want, click on the Choose commands drop-down box and select All Commands.

To minimize and maximize the Ribbon:

1. Click the arrow in the upper-right corner of the Ribbon to minimize it.
2. To maximize the Ribbon, click the arrow again.

When the Ribbon is minimized, you can make it reappear by clicking a tab. However, the Ribbon will disappear again when you are not using it.

The Quick Access toolbar

The Quick Access toolbar, located above the Ribbon, lets you access common commands no matter which tab you are on. By default, it shows the Save, Undo, and Repeat commands. You can add other commands to make it more convenient.

To add commands to the Quick Access toolbar:

1. Click the drop-down arrow to the right of the Quick Access toolbar.
2. Select the command you want to add from the drop-down menu. To choose from more commands, select More Commands.

To get to Backstage view:

1. Click the File tab.
2. You can choose an option on the left side of the page.
3. To get back to your document, click any tab on the Ribbon.

Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn about the different things you can do in Backstage view.

To create a new blank presentation:

1. Click the File tab. This takes you to Backstage view.
2. Select New.
3. Select Blank presentation under Available Templates and Themes. It will be highlighted by default.
4. Click Create. A new blank presentation appears in the PowerPoint window.
5. To save time, you can create your presentation from an Office.com template, which you can also select under Available Templates and Themes.

To open an existing presentation:

1. Click the File tab. This takes you to Backstage view.
2. Select Open. The Open dialog box appears.
3. Select your desired presentation, then click Open.
4. If you have opened the existing presentation recently, it may be easier to choose Recent from the File tab instead of Open to search for your presentation.

To convert a presentation:

Note:- If you want access to all PowerPoint 2010 features, you can convert the presentation to the 2010 file format.

converting a file may cause some changes to the original layout of the presentation.

1. Click the File tab to access Backstage view.
2. Locate and select the Convert command.
3. The Save As dialog box will appear. Select the location where you want to save the workbook, enter a file name for the presentation, and click Save.
4. The presentation will be converted to the newest file type.

Challenge!

1. Open PowerPoint 2010 on your computer. A new blank presentation will appear on the screen.
2. Try minimizing and maximizing the Ribbon.
3. Click through all of the tabs, and notice how the Ribbon options change.
4. Try switching page views.
5. Add any commands you want to the Quick Access toolbar.
6. Close PowerPoint without saving the presentation.