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PowerPoint 2007: How To Add or Remove Alternate Text Associated with an Image

contributed by Rob Rogers on December 18, 2006 under Microsoft Powerpoint

In PowerPoint 2003, this option was located under Format Picture however the latest version has moved things around. To access the alternate text . . .

PowerPoint 2007: How To Switch to the Slide Master

contributed by Rob Rogers on December 11, 2006 under Microsoft Powerpoint

The slide master stores information about the template such as which fonts, background design and color scheme you prefer. Formatting change or added clip art to the slide master will result in the updating of all other slides based on that master. To switch to the Slide Master in the new PowerPoint 2007 interface, do the following:

PowerPoint 2007: Using Presenter View

contributed by Rob Rogers on November 21, 2006 under Microsoft Powerpoint

PowerPoint 2007 has a feature known as Presenter View that allows you to run your presentation from one monitor while your audience views it on a second monitor. The functionality provided by Presenter view makes it easier to present your information. You can view thumbnails of the slides so you know what is coming up next and also view your Speaker’s notes so they can be used to assist you in your presentation, all while your audience sees only the presentation. To utilize Presenter view, you will need to turn on multiple monitor support on your computer or laptop. To deliver a presentation on two monitors by using Presenter view, follow this tech-recipe:

PowerPoint 2003: How To Add Transition Effects

contributed by Rob Rogers on October 31, 2006 under Microsoft Powerpoint

Transition effects help a presentation make more of an impact by varying the way one slide replaces another. A slide transition is the visual effect of as it comes into view during a slide show. This can be effective in making the presentation have more of an impact or to draw the viewers attention to important slides. Effects include opening like a vertical blind, sliding into view, and dissolving in from the edge or center. To apply the transition effect:

How to modify a Power Point Show (.pps)

contributed by Jimmy Selix on October 29, 2006 under Microsoft Powerpoint

This is a super easy and quick recipe. I came across this problem at work a while ago, I had received a powerpoint show (pps) and needed make changes but could not since it does not launch powerpoint but runs the slideshow.

PowerPoint 2003: Changing Your Clipart\’s Colors

contributed by Rob Rogers on October 26, 2006 under Microsoft Powerpoint

You can use PowerPoint’s Recolor feature to change clipart colors for something that better matches your presentation design.

PowerPoint 2003: How To Embed TrueType Fonts

contributed by Rob Rogers on under Microsoft Powerpoint

Using a nonstandard TrueType font in a presentation that you’re going to send to another user (or run on another computer) will result in the formatting being incorrect if the other computer doesn’t have the font installed. To prevent this problem, embed your TrueType fonts with the presentation when you save it.

PowerPoint 2003: How To Add Slides From Other PowerPoint Presentations

contributed by Rob Rogers on October 17, 2006 under Microsoft Powerpoint

You can insert previously-made slides from one Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 presentation into another. To do so:

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