Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010: Intermediate training material is an extremely valuable tool that gives you the ability to proficiently use PowerPoint 2010 in a business or organizational setting. PowerPoint Presentations have become an expected part of conference gatherings, executive discussions, or client sales meetings. The advantages of using PowerPoint to enhance the presentation of information to an audience are endless. We live in a world which holds great value in visual stimulation. Most people respond well to visual aids during presentations. However, using Office PowerPoint 2010 without having been correctly informed of the appropriate use of tools and options can lead to a disappointed audience.

Our Courseware for Office PowerPoint 2010 is an excellent resource for instructors and students. Our team of writers has created customizable courseware training materials to accurately and effectively teach the functions and features of Office PowerPoint 2010. Experienced and inexperienced students alike will benefit from this well organized, and detailed guide for Office PowerPoint 2010.

Instructors will be delighted to offer such quality training to their students. Velsoft’s customizable Courseware for Office PowerPoint 2010 completely describes how to use the various tools and options in the program. After completing the training for Office PowerPoint 2010, the results will be identifiable in the quality of work students are capable of producing.

Having the option to customize the training materials your use for Office PowerPoint 2010 is an important aspect of creating a “results oriented” training plan. The content and form of the training materials must be responsive to the unique needs of the student. Instructors have the option to accommodate the unique needs of their students using customizable Courseware.

The format of our training materials for Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010: Intermediate ensure that instructors and students can easily follow the flow of information; step by step. Even through the most advanced applications of Office PowerPoint 2010, students and instructors can easily navigate the sections of the course. Instructors can progress with training at a comfortable rate for the class. Students are able to understand the new information, before moving on to the next section.

Introduction

Prerequisites

Section 1: Managing PowerPoint Files

Lesson 1.1: Using Windows Explorer within PowerPoint

Navigating Using Windows Explorer

Performing Basic Tasks with Windows Explorer

Using Views in Windows Explorer

Using the Windows Explorer Navigation Pane

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 1.2: File Management Tools

Using AutoRecover

Publishing to PDF or XPS

Setting File Passwords

Opening and Converting Presentations in Office 2003 Format

Saving Presentations in Older Formats

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 1.3: Using Presentation Tools, Part One

Optimizing Media Compatibility

Compressing Media

Marking a Presentation as Final

Encrypting a Presentation

Digitally Signing Presentations

Managing File Properties

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 1.4: Using Presentation Tools, Part Two

Viewing a Summary of Issues

Using the Document Inspector

Using the Accessibility Checker

Using the Compatibility Checker

Setting Compatibility Options

Managing Versions

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 1: Case Study

Section 1: Review Questions

Section 2: Adding the Finishing Touches

Lesson 2.1: Research Tools

Checking Spelling

Using the Research Pane

Using the Thesaurus

Using the Translator

Setting Your Language

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.2: Using Themes and Backgrounds

Changing the Theme

Customizing Theme Colors

Customizing Theme Fonts

Customizing Theme Effects

Managing Theme Files

Choosing a Background Style

Using the Format Background Dialog

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.3: Creating Slide Transitions

Applying a Transition from the Gallery

Setting Effect Options

Customizing Transition Timing

Adding a Sound

Previewing Transitions

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.4: Creating Basic Animations

Applying an Animation from the Gallery

Setting Effect Options

Customizing Animation Timing

Reordering Animations

Previewing Animations

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 2.5: Creating Advanced Animations

Choosing an Effect

Designing a Motion Path

Choosing a Trigger

Using the Animation Painter

Using the Animation Pane

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 2: Case Study

Section 2: Review Questions

Section 3: Adding Art to Your Presentation

Lesson 3.1: Drawing Shapes

Adding and Deleting Shapes

Using the Drawing Tools - Format Tab

Formatting Shapes with Styles

Formatting Shapes Manually

Resizing Shapes

Moving Shapes

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 3.2: Working with Shapes

Editing Shapes

Arranging Shapes

Grouping and Ungrouping Shapes

Aligning and Distributing Shapes

Rotating and Flipping Shapes

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 3.3: Working with Text and Shapes

Adding Text to Shapes

Formatting Text with Styles

Formatting Text Manually

Using the Transform Command

Working with WordArt

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 3.4: Advanced Shape Tasks

Using Guidelines and Grids

Using the Format Shape Dialog

Using the Format Text Effects Dialog

Using the Selection Pane

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 3: Case Study

Section 3: Review Questions

Section 4: Working with Pictures

Lesson 4.1: Inserting Pictures

Adding a Picture from a File

Adding Clip Art

Adding a Screenshot

Adding a Photo Album

Overview of the Picture Tools - Format Tab

Overview of the Pictures Mini Toolbar

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.2: Editing Pictures

Resizing Pictures

Moving Pictures

Arranging Pictures

Grouping and Ungrouping Pictures

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.3: Doing More with Pictures

Cropping Pictures

Advanced Cropping Tools

Rotating and Flipping Pictures

Aligning and Distributing Pictures

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.4: Formatting Pictures

Correcting Pictures

Recoloring Pictures

Applying Artistic Effects

Applying Picture Styles

Editing the Picture's Background

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 4.5: Managing Pictures

Using the Format Picture Dialog

Compressing Pictures

Changing the Picture

Resetting the Picture

Exporting Pictures

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 4: Case Study

Section 4: Review Questions

Section 5: Adding Diagrams, Charts, and Tables

Lesson 5.1: Inserting Tables

Anatomy of a Table

Inserting Tables

Drawing Tables

About the Tables Tools Tabs

Adding an Excel Spreadsheet

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.2: Editing Tables

Selecting Table Data

Moving Tables

Adding and Deleting Rows and Columns

Resizing Rows, Columns, and Tables

Merging and Splitting Cells

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.3: Formatting Tables

Applying Table Styles

Changing Formatting Options

Formatting the Table Manually

Applying WordArt Styles to Table Text

Formatting Table Text with the Home Tab and Mini Toolbar

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.4: Inserting Charts

Inserting a Chart

Moving, Resizing, and Deleting Charts

About the Chart Tools Tabs

Editing Chart Data

Changing the Chart's Appearance

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.5: Inserting SmartArt

Inserting SmartArt

Adding Text

Adding Photos

About the SmartArt Tools Tabs

Moving, Resizing, and Deleting SmartArt

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Lesson 5.6: Formatting SmartArt

Changing the Layout

Recoloring SmartArt

Changing the Effects Style

Resetting the Graphic

Converting the Graphic

Step-By-Step

Skill Sharpener

Section 5: Case Study

Section 5: Review Questions

Index