Reduce the file size of your PowerPoint presentations
If the file size of your presentation is too large, try the following tips to make it more manageable. Select a picture in your document. The Picture Format tab appears. On the Picture Format tab, …
Create a timeline in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support
Learn how to create a timeline in PowerPoint. Use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a timeline with milestone dates and descriptions.
Create a flow chart with SmartArt - Microsoft Support
This article explains how to create a flow chart that contains pictures. You can use the methods described in this article to create or change almost any SmartArt graphic. Try different layouts …
Import content from other applications into PowerPoint
Learn how to import content from Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and other files into your presentation.
Add a flow chart to a slide in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support
You can insert a flow chart into your PowerPoint presentation by using a SmartArt graphic. On the Insert tab, click SmartArt. In the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box, on the left, select the …
Create a timeline - Microsoft Support
Learn how to create a timeline in Microsoft Office apps. Create a graphical representation of a sequence of events with the SmartArt graphic timeline.
Choose the right view for the task in PowerPoint - Microsoft …
You can view your PowerPoint file in a variety of ways, depending on the task at hand. Some views are helpful when you're creating your presentation, and some are most helpful for …
Tips for creating and delivering an effective presentation
Choosing a simple font style, such as Arial or Calibri, helps to get your message across. Avoid very thin or decorative fonts that might impair readability, especially at small sizes. Choose a …
Open file links directly in Office desktop apps - Microsoft Support
We've designed an experience where you get to decide what you prefer, and then your links open in your preferred mode - either the Office web apps or the Office desktop apps. This way if you …
Track changes in your presentation - Microsoft Support
In a collaboration scenario, you could send a review copy of a presentation to other people, collect their changes and comments in that copy, then use the Compare tool in PowerPoint to …
Create a template - Microsoft Support
Start with a document that you already created, a document you downloaded, or a new Microsoft template you customized. Double-click Computer or, in Office 2016 programs, double-click …