Definition: Ambient light is the available light in a room, whether by natural or mechanical sources.
Examples: There was too much ambient light in the room so the PowerPoint presentation did not show up well on the screen.
Related Article
Ambient Light
By Wendy Russell, About.com
Free PowerPoint Tutorials
Beginner's Guide to PowerPoint 2007Your First PowerPoint PresentationBeyond Basic PowerPoint
Technology in the Classroom
9 Presentation Tips for StudentsFree PowerPoint Story TemplatesTeach Simple Math with PowerPoint
Explore Presentation Software
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >
Easy ways to connect two computers for networking purposes. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.