http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10147.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 11:31:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10147mmcdonoughOne of the things I really miss from previous versions of Microsoft PowerPoint is the ability to simply record a macro. You can still create macros in PowerPoint 2007, but it requires a little more work. Macros in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 In previous versions of Microsoft PowerPoint, creating basic macros was easy. There was a macro recording feat...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/56233.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 10:38:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56233atomickarmaMicrosoft has brought us a succession of superb Microsoft Office releases since the mid 1990s, each with a standout version of some of the most famous names in office software. The Best of Microsoft Office Microsoft Office has been released 11 times for Windows so far since 1990 – there seems to be no chance of the suite of productivity application...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/22167.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 07:47:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:22167triciagossIf a white or colored background surrounds your image, it will not look professional on your otherwise polished PowerPoint slide. Fortunately, there is a simple way that you can make that background transparent and increase the appeal of your PowerPoint presentation. Images in PowerPoint When you are presenting a PowerPoint slideshow, graphic image...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10145.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 09:12:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10145mmcdonoughWant to learn more about how macros can be used in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 presentations to save time when performing common tasks? In Part 1 of this series, we explain what macros are and how to enable them. Learn about security issues with macros too. What is a Macro? Have you ever found yourself performing the same set of tasks over an...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/reviews/23285.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 09:11:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23285mmcdonoughMissing the macro recorder functionality that Microsoft removed from the latest version of PowerPoint? Or are you looking for an easier way to publish presentations to the Internet? Maybe it’s time to switch to Presentations X4.	 Overview When trying to decide on an office suite, many will pick the one that contains their favorite ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/54171.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 01:52:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54171KatieGattoHaving trouble with PowerPoint opening your OpenOffice file? If so, you have come to the right place. Here you will find some possible solutions to your problem. So, you just got a shiny new file from an OpenOffice user. You tried to open it with your trusty copy of Microsoft PowerPoint, but along the way something went wrong. The file will not...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7045.aspxSat, 05 Sep 2009 21:59:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7045mmcdonoughUsing a template to create a PowerPoint presentation makes the work go a lot quicker, but sometimes the standard templates packaged with the software just aren’t what you’re looking for. Read on to find out how you can obtain additional free templates to satisfy your design needs. Before You Start Downloading Free Templates How safe is ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/45997.aspxTue, 18 Aug 2009 21:55:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45997triciagossMeetings do not typically start right on time. Learn how to create a looping intro for your next PowerPoint presentation to inform attendees where to sign in or find refreshments, provide facts about the company or even just offer a little entertainment. Make the Intro The first step to take is to make the introduction as a separate PowerPoint pres...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/15771.aspxThu, 13 Aug 2009 10:59:43 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15771mmcdonoughHaving trouble inserting your Excel chart to a PowerPoint slide? In this article, we’ll guide you through the process step-by-step and give some tips to help make sure that the object doesn’t get distorted during the move. Excel Charts in PowerPoint One of the biggest problems that people have when adding a Microsoft Excel 2007 char...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/40233.aspxSat, 27 Jun 2009 00:19:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40233cjsmothersTo get the most from MS PowerPoint, some brainstorming, outlining and deciding on “elegant finishing touches” will go a long way towards creating a professional presentation. Article Overview What Makes PowerPoint So Useful PowerPoint is a slick, intuitive application. It is particularly useful to anyone who has to present or communicat...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10796.aspxSun, 07 Jun 2009 14:40:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10796mmcdonoughIf you’ve finally decided to try out a third-party add-in for Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, this guide will walk you through the process of installing and accessing the new set of tools. PowerPoint Add-Ins As we discussed in Part 6 of this series on using macros in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, there are a lot of excellent third-party add-ins avail...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10794.aspxSun, 07 Jun 2009 14:40:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10794mmcdonoughIn Part 4 of this series, we showed how to create a macro that would insert multiple blank slides into a PowerPoint presentation. What if you want to insert some other type of slide instead? Here, we’ll discuss how to modify that macro to add other types of slides to your presentation. Different Slide Layout Values There are many types of...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/11147.aspxSat, 06 Jun 2009 23:52:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11147KatieGattoSo, you want to add a little bit of razzle dazzle to your next PowerPoint presentation? Well, we can get that done with a spinning picture with these easy step-by-step instructions. PowerPoint Animations When you make a presentation, whether it be for a big client at work or your final grade in your most important course, it has to be perfect. ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/9950.aspxSat, 06 Jun 2009 21:22:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9950mmcdonoughAre you new to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 and looking for a quick way to get up to speed? Microsoft has released an add-in to provide users of PowerPoint with quick and easy access to online training materials and free content. Learning Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 The new user interface that has been implemented in the 2007 version of Microsoft Po...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/6845.aspxFri, 05 Jun 2009 21:58:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6845mmcdonoughThe built-in themes that come packaged with PowerPoint 2007 provide an easy way to create a professional-looking presentation in mere minutes. Moreover, the slick design makes it a snap to change themes midway through the creation process without losing any of your content. Choosing a PowerPoint Theme If you're new to PowerPoint and need to create ...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/10242.aspxThu, 04 Jun 2009 10:12:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10242mmcdonoughCreating macros in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 may not be as easy as it was in earlier versions of the software, but the process of running macros has changed very little. In Part 3 of this series, we’ll show how to run an existing macro in PowerPoint 2007. Even if you don’t want to dive into the fray of creating your own macros in VBA as we de...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/7601.aspxTue, 02 Jun 2009 09:52:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7601mmcdonoughOne of the easiest ways to give a customized, professional appearance to a PowerPoint presentation is to apply an animated transition to either one key slide or the entire group of slides. How to Add a Transition to a Single Slide Step 1: Open up the presentation in PowerPoint, and display the slide to which you want to apply the animated transitio...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/35391.aspxMon, 18 May 2009 12:47:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:35391mmcdonoughBright Hub’s dedicated library of PowerPoint content contains a number of articles detailing how to make PowerPoint more efficient. Read on to learn more. PowerPoint Efficiency Tips Even though PowerPoint is considered to be one of the more streamlined applications in the Microsoft Office suite, there are still a lot of tips and tricks that y...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/26469.aspxSat, 21 Feb 2009 08:14:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26469mistyfaucheuxMatrices can help organize your information quite nicely. But, how can you use these in PowerPoint? Learn how to create a PowerPoint matrix by using the tools already available in the presentation software. Creating a PowerPoint Presentation Setting up your PowerPoint presentation can be easily done via the use of matrices and SmartArt graphics...http://www.brighthub.com/computing/windows-platform/articles/20217.aspxFri, 13 Feb 2009 23:52:31 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20217mmcdonoughTrying to find out how to add a movie to a slideshow? Or do you want tips on how to automate your entire presentation? Discover these things and more in Bright Hub’s library of PowerPoint user guides and tutorials. PowerPoint Library at Bright Hub Microsoft PowerPoint has long been the standard by which other presentation software pac...