Lynda PowerPoint 2010 New Features

Author: David Diskin
Duration: 01h 07m
Released on: 5/20/2010
Exercise files: Yes
Software works on: Windows only

In PowerPoint 2010 New Features, David Diskin explores the latest version of Microsoft's presentation software. This course covers themes and transitions, the ability to add equations and over forty new SmartArt diagrams to presentations, new photo retouching and video editing features, and new ways to collaborate and share presentations across the Internet. Exercise files accompany the course.

Topics include:

• Customizing the Ribbon interface
• Using the new Backstage View
• Saving time with the Animation Painter
• Styling a presentation with themes and transitions
• Introducing new ways to work with video
• Using the enhanced photo editing features such as cropping, removing backgrounds, and artistic effects
• Broadcasting a presentation on the Web
• Merging, comparing, and collaborating on presentations

Content:

Introduction - 04m 09s

• Welcome - 01m 06s
• Comparing PowerPoint 2007 and PowerPoint 2010 - 01m 43s
• Using the exercise files - 01m 20s

1. Enhancing the Way You Work - 17m 37s

• Using the new Backstage - 04m 17s
• Changes to the Office Ribbon - 03m 01s
• Separating your show into sections - 05m 02s
• Paste preview - 03m 04s
• The Animation Painter - 02m 13s

2. Improving the Overall Presentation - 05m 11s

• New presentation themes - 02m 15s
• New slide transitions - 02m 56s

3. Working with Photos and Video - 18m 22s

• New photo effects - 03m 21s
• Removing backgrounds from photos - 04m 01s
• Easier photo cropping - 02m 53s
• Adding, editing, and playing video - 08m 07s

4. Adding Content to Your Slides in New Ways - 07m 41s

• Including screenshots in your presentation - 02m 13s
• New SmartArt diagrams - 03m 07s
• Adding mathematical equations - 02m 21s

5. Working with Others - 11m 47s

• Saving as a video - 02m 59s
• Broadcasting on the web - 01m 32s
• Merging and comparing presentations - 05m 37s
• Collaborating simultaneously with others - 01m 39s

Conclusion - 02m 48s

• Other useful features - 02m 18s
• Goodbye - 00m 30s