Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 has a lot of features to help presenters engage and inform audiences quickly, easily, and most importantly, professionally; yet learning all that the program has to offer can seem overwhelming if you don’t have the right help or support. But the folks at Microsoft aren’t leaving you empty handed, as they have included a host of free online tutorials to associate new users to their programs.
All you need is an internet connection to access this free service anytime.
- First, open your copy of Microsoft PowerPoint 2003.
- On the top right hand corner of the window you will find a white box with the words Type a message for help.
- In this box type the phrase Online tutorial.
- A search result box will appear with a link embedded in the phrase Training Home Page.
- Clicking on this link will bring you to the Microsoft Office web page where you can begin your training.
- Scroll down until you see Office 2003 training courses and click on PowerPoint 2003.
The Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 tutorial page is made of 7 sections, each containing 1 – 3 topics. Each tutorial is 10 – 30 minuets long and begins with an overview of the lesson followed by step-by-step audio tutorials and written transcripts that describe how to perform each feature. The Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 training sessions include:
A great place to start - Your first lesson shows you how to create a presentation, design and layout slides, and package your presentation to CD.
Choice for charts - This section covers the basics of flow charts, organizational charts, and how to insert charts to PowerPoint from outside sources.
Animation skills - Here you will learn when it is appropriate to include graphics and how to enhance your slides with animation as well as the art of timing.
Sound decisions, movie magic - Capture the full benefit of Microsoft PowerPoint by adding sounds and movies to your presentations. Learn how to import music from a CD and how to integrate full screen movies.
Master design skill - Learn how to build upon existing PowerPoint templates or design your own.
Presenter extraordinaire - Microsoft PowerPoint has a lot of features that help make your presentation the best it can be but don’t forget that the presenter is still in charge. In “Presenter extraordinaire” you will learn how to create handouts, utilize annotative features, and master the finer points of slide navigation.
And for your audience - The sheer number of printing options in PowerPoint can be overwhelming, but here you will acquire the skills to present your work as paper handouts, how to print selective slides, and how to print presentations in full or partial color.
References:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/HA011206091033.aspx
