By the end of this project, you will learn the functions and features of the free online version of Microsoft PowerPoint. You will learn the basics of what it takes to operate Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll explore the interface and go over the slide editing tools that include: designing slides, formatting text, and inserting content. This project will prepare you to create your first slideshow presentation of many.
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Getting Started with Microsoft PowerPoint
Instructor: Andres Rodriguez
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Set up a slideshow presentation utilizing the tools and commands in PowerPoint
Skills you'll practice
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Sign up for Microsoft PPT for free
Choose a theme and add slides
Format text and arrange slides
Add content and speaker notes
Finish, save, and share PowerPoint
Recommended experience
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How you'll learn
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Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
Expert guidance
Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.
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Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022
it was a greeat course. please make the cloud working window bigger for other projects. thanks
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