🎨 PowerPoint Tips & Tricks

Launch your presentation instantly:

Quickly duplicate the current slide:

Organize multiple objects efficiently:

Copy formatting from one object to another:

Keep slides readable and professional:

• Maximum 6 bullet points per slide
• Maximum 6 words per bullet point
• Use images to complement text
• Leave plenty of white space

Create a cohesive color scheme:

• Use 2-3 primary colors maximum
• Ensure high contrast between text and background
• Use Design → Variants to apply consistent themes
• Test colors in presentation mode

Choose fonts for maximum readability:

• Use sans-serif fonts (Arial, Calibri, Helvetica)
• Minimum font size: 24pt for body, 36pt for titles
• Limit to 2 font families per presentation
• Avoid decorative fonts for body text

Use professional images effectively:

• Use high-resolution images (avoid pixelation)
• Insert → Pictures → Stock Images for royalty-free photos
• Crop and compress images (Picture Format → Compress Pictures)
• Remove backgrounds: Picture Format → Remove Background

Add subtle animations without overdoing it:

• Animations → Add Animation → Choose effect
• Use "Fade" or "Wipe" for professional look
• Set duration to 0.5-1.0 seconds (not too fast or slow)
• Animation Pane to manage multiple animations

Create smooth transitions between slides:

1. Duplicate slide with Ctrl+D
2. Move or resize objects on second slide
3. Transitions → Morph

Control animation order and timing:

• Animations → Animation Pane to see all animations
• Reorder by dragging in the pane
• Set "Start" to "With Previous" or "After Previous"
• Add delays between animations if needed

See your notes while presenting:

• Slideshow → Use Presenter View (or Alt+F5)
• Shows your notes, next slide, and timer
• Audience only sees the main slide

Align objects perfectly:

• View → Guides to show alignment guides
• View → Gridlines for precise positioning
• Hold Shift while dragging to constrain movement
• Hold Ctrl while dragging to duplicate objects

Create consistent templates:

1. View → Slide Master
2. Edit fonts, colors, and layouts
3. Changes apply to all slides automatically
4. Close Master View when done

Share presentations that anyone can open:

1. File → Export → Create PDF/XPS
2. Choose Standard or Minimum size
3. Options: Select slides, handouts, or notes