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PowerPoint 2007 - What PowerPoint Beginners Need to Know

The PowerPoint 2007 redesigned user interface (commonly referred to as UI) is easier to use and optimized for the most common tasks. Contextual menus make the user experience easier.
What is Presentation Software?
A brief overview of what is presentation software.
Beginner's Guide to PowerPoint 2007 - How to Use PowerPoint 2007
Free PowerPoint tutorials on how to use PowerPoint 2007 - A Series of Free PowerPoint 2007 Tutorials for the absolute beginner. Learn how to change backgrounds, fonts, add clip art and pictures, add transitions and animations, use design themes and more.
Create Your Family Tree Chart
Free family tree charts to download. If you would like to start tracing your family's roots, PowerPoint has the tools to make it easy to create a family tree chart of all the members in your family.
The 10 Most Common PowerPoint 2007 Terms
PowerPoint 2007 has a few new terms that were not present in earlier versions of PowerPoint. Learn about the 10 most common terms and definitions used in PowerPoint 2007. Here is a quick list for beginners of the 10 most common terms used in PowerPoint 2007 and their definitions.
3 Beginner's Guides to Creating Presentations
PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker 101. Learn how to use PowerPoint and Windows Movie Maker. Use these Beginner's Guides to create presentations in PowerPoint 2007, earlier versions of PowerPoint or Windows Movie Maker
Visual Tour of PowerPoint 2007 - New User Interface
A visual tour and first look at the Ribbon, a part of the new user interface in PowerPoint 2007.
How Do I Access Help in PowerPoint 2007?
How to access Help in PowerPoint 2007 - it's hidden in plain view.
What is the PowerPoint 2007 Office Button Used For?
What is the Office Button in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007?
Slide Layouts in PowerPoint 2007
PowerPoint 2007 offers some new slides layouts than earlier versions. Your choice of slide layout will depend on the type of content you wish to display on each PowerPoint 2007 slide.
Widescreen Format in PowerPoint Presentations
Create your PowerPoint presentation in a widescreen format.
Different Ways to View PowerPoint 2007 Slides
Slides in a PowerPoint 2007 presentation can be viewed in a variety of ways depending on the task at hand.
Background Colors and Graphics in PowerPoint 2007
Add a background solid color, gradient fill or picture to your PowerPoint 2007 slides.
Design Themes in PowerPoint 2007
Design themes are a new addition in PowerPoint 2007. Coordinate your PowerPoint slides by using one of the many design themes.
Add Clip Art and Pictures to PowerPoint 2007 Slides
Adding clip art or pictures to PowerPoint 2007 slides is a simple matter of a few clicks.
Printing in PowerPoint 2007
Printing options in PowerPoint 2007. Microsoft PowerPoint offers several ways to print slides including whole slides, notes for the speaker, or handouts for the audience.
Create Digital Photo Albums in PowerPoint 2007
Create a digital photo album in PowerPoint. Once completed, you can save the presentation to use as an online digital photo album and post it to the web.
Compress Photos in PowerPoint 2007
Photo compression in PowerPoint reduces the file size and is a great tool for emailing your presentations.
Modifying Slide Layouts in PowerPoint 2007
All slides and slide layouts in PowerPoint 2007 can be modified to your specifications. Most slide modifications are as simple as a few clicks of the mouse.
Add, Delete or Rearrange PowerPoint 2007 Slides
How to rearrange or delete PowerPoint 2007 slides. Adding or deleting slides is a simple click of the mouse or keyboard.
Use Slide Transitions to Add Movement to PowerPoint 2007 Slides
Use slide transitions to add movement to PowerPoint 2007 slides.
Apply Custom Animations in PowerPoint 2007
Apply custom animations to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 objects. Bullet points, titles, graphics and pictures can all be animated in your PowerPoint presentation.
Use the PowerPoint 2007 Sound Clip Organizer
Many sound clips are installed in the PowerPoint 2007 sound clip organizer to add to your presentation for effect.
Add a Date and Time to a PowerPoint 2007 Slide Show
Sometimes it is important to add a date and/or time to your PowerPoint slide shows and handouts.
Create a Family Tree Chart in PowerPoint 2007
Create a family tree chart using PowerPoint 2007. Download a free family tree chart to modify for your own use.
Watermarks in PowerPoint 2007
Create a faded picture, called a watermark, as a background on PowerPoint 2007 slides.
Black and White to Color Photo Animations in PowerPoint
Use PowerPoint animations to show photos changing from black and white to color while you watch.
Insert Flash Movies Into PowerPoint 2007 Presentations
Insert a Flash movie into your PowerPoint 2007 presentation.
What's New in PowerPoint 2007?
What is new in PowerPoint 2007? Here is an overview of PowerPoint 2007. Take a first look at the new user interface and read about PowerPoint's new contextual menus and tabs.
PowerPoint 2007 Package for CD Feature
Package your PowerPoint 2007 presentation ready to go with PowerPoint 2007's Package for CD feature. Your presentation can be played on any computer by including the PowerPoint Viewer.

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