QuickTips Index

Create a Default Presentation Template in PowerPoint 2003
Create a default presentation template in PowerPoint to suit your own specific needs. This will be the starting, blank template for each new PowerPoint presentation you create.

PowerPoint Recently Used File List is Greyed Out
The recently used file list is greyed out and unavailable for change in PowerPoint.

All About Slide Transitions in Presentation Software
Slide transitions are the visual movements as one slide changes to another. Learn to use slide transitions well to be most effective in your presentations.

The Key to Creating an Effective Presentation
An effective presentation begins with planning. Before you start making slides, plan out your presentation.

Add Slide Numbers to PowerPoint Slides
Slide numbers on PowerPoint slides can be used for reference and printout purposes.

Large PowerPoint File Sizes
What do photos / clip art and PowerPoint file sizes have in common?

PowerPoint File Size Too Big?
Turn off Fast Saves in PowerPoint to reduce the file size.

Nudge Objects to Control Placement on PowerPoint Slides
"Nudge" objects to achieve a more precise location for your graphic object on the PowerPoint slide. Use the arrow keys on the number keypad to nudge an object left, right, up or down.

Get Rid of Annoying Short Menus in PowerPoint
Get rid of those annoying short menus in PowerPoint. Change PowerPoint options so that you can see the complete full menus at all times.

Select More Than One File at a Time
Select more than one file at a time to speed up the process of inserting files into PowerPoint. For example, this is a great way to add a number of picture files to a PowerPoint photo album quickly.