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By Wendy Russell, About.com Guide to Presentation Software

Warm Weather = Photographers Out in Full Force

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Once the warm weather hits, photographers are out in full force. Maybe I should qualify that statement and say instead -- everyone with a camera is out there snapping ... Read More

Color Contrast Tool for PowerPoint Presentations

Monday April 28, 2008
I found a really neat tool on the web and it is free! The most common complaint from audience members who are sitting through a presentation using PowerPoint, is that they ... Read More

Mother's Day Story Templates Using PowerPoint

Friday April 25, 2008
Mother's Day story templates using PowerPoint© Wendy Russell Mother's Day is just two weeks away. Need a fun project for your kids -- at home or at school? Have them write ... Read More

Presentation Tips for a Winning Presentation

Wednesday April 23, 2008
If you have a date with a presentation in the near future, your mind may be in a flurry about - What should I say in the presentation? Should I make a ... Read More

Problems Inserting Flash Movies into PowerPoint?

Monday April 21, 2008
I've received a few emails lately about problems with inserting a Flash movie into PowerPoint. I couldn't replicate the problem, but one of my colleagues asked me just the ... Read More

10 Things to Consider Before Buying a Digital Projector

Friday April 18, 2008
Are you ready to buy a digital projector and don't know where to start? With so many different projectors on the market today, how do you choose one that ... Read More

Customize the PowerPoint 2007 Quick Access Toolbar

Thursday April 17, 2008
PowerPoint 2007 Quick Access toolbar© Wendy Russell The Quick Access toolbar is designed so that you can quickly switch to a different task in PowerPoint 2007. Many times you want ... Read More

Quick Zoom in PowerPoint 2007

Monday April 14, 2008
I don't know about you, but since PowerPoint 2007 came out, I find I have to do a lot more mouse clicking to accomplish the same task as I did ... Read More

Change the Default Font in PowerPoint

Friday April 11, 2008
The default font in any new PowerPoint 2007 presentation is Calibri, 18 pt, black, for text boxes other than the ones that are part of the default design theme such ... Read More

The PowerPoint Effect that Microsoft Forgot

Wednesday April 9, 2008
This is one of those times that make you think -- "Now why didn't I think of that?" In all the versions of PowerPoint so far, there is one really ... Read More

The 10 Most Common Terms in PowerPoint 2007

Monday April 7, 2008
If you have had a look at PowerPoint 2007, then you know you are in for a whole new learning curve -- even those who are frequent users of earlier ... Read More

Using AutoCorrect in PowerPoint

Friday April 4, 2008
The AutoCorrect feature in PowerPoint makes corrections to common misspellings and typos quickly and immediately. If you frequently misspell a certain word (I know I am forever transposing letters ... Read More

Password Protection in PowerPoint

Wednesday April 2, 2008
Password protection in PowerPoint© Zela - Stock.xchnge royalty free photos Business presentations are often of a confidential nature. The last thing you want is an unauthorized employee seeing ... Read More

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