PowerPoint course: Basics & expert tips for convincing presentations

This is what awaits you in this PowerPoint course.

Welcome to this PowerPoint course. A few words to get you started.

We take a look at the largely unknown second stage of the Pareto Principle and explain why it is so important for this course.

Let's move on to an introduction to the PowerPoint interface with the most important buttons, adjustment options and efficient navigation on the interface. We will also talk about inserting notes.

Find out how you can significantly increase your working speed with a few tricks using just a few keys and key combinations. This is about selection, multiple selection, maintaining proportions when enlarging/reducing objects, etc.

Significantly increase your working speed with these tricks: work quickly by using just a few keys and key combinations. This is about tabs, duplicating objects, etc. The project file contains slides on the subject of keyboard shortcuts as well as an Excel list of keyboard shortcuts for PC and Mac.

Learn how to handle lots of objects in a playful way - with arrangement/selection area. Wondering why you can't select an object? Don't despair - you'll find the solution here: it's all about locking/unlocking objects, text fields and graphics as well as showing and hiding objects.

Save 90% time when aligning and arranging objects and content - demonstration using practical examples and how to avoid the trap of text boxes of unequal size.

After this exercise, you will be able to align and arrange objects at lightning speed.

This PowerPoint video is about grouping, nested or multi-level grouping and changing individual objects within the group. The project file contains the slides for the video.

Understand why menus always look different in the same PowerPoint version - use the search function. The project file contains the slides for the video

This is about the basic concept of an effective presentation. What is important when you are designing or planning a presentation? What influence does the equipment on which you will be presenting have? What type of presenter are you (with tips for each type)? We also take a look at Dos and absolute no-gos when presenting. We will also look at the goal, the central theme and building up emotions as well as the conclusion of your presentation. We also discuss the distribution of your presentation and handouts as well as the use of presenters/clickers/laser pointers.

Being able to press interactive buttons in your presentation without a mouse - a game changer! Now you are independent of a laptop and mouse.

You will learn about the different ways PPT offers to insert text. How do you get the right formatting when you get the text from a source outside PPT? It's about setting formatting and automatically adjusting the text size.

In this unit, you will learn all the relevant options for formatting texts. You will learn tricks to improve contrast, gain an insight into SmartArt and find out how to insert, set and format bullets.

Look over my shoulder during the exercise. If you manage this exercise, you have mastered "Formatting texts".

Use text boxes skillfully - let's take a look at how to set the language for the review, change the size and shape of the text boxes and format them. Choose a suitable font to help the viewer quickly recognize your message.

Avoid trouble with uncontrollable bullet points when inserting text from other applications or sources - tips and tricks for formatting bullet points.

This PowerPoint tutorial is about importing image files and cropping, cropping and adjusting the brightness of graphics. You'll learn how to compress images to save disk space and we'll look at different file formats (JPEG, PNG, vector files etc.) and the secret of partially transparent images. We will also look at sources - stock images from PowerPoint to sources from the internet; customizing or cutting up illustrations from the archive.

What is the difference between a pixel graphic and a vector graphic? How do you use graphics as a background? What should you pay attention to in terms of copyright for different sources and generally for sources from the Internet and licenses? That's what this video is about - we'll also look at how to incorporate videos and background videos into your presentation and which videos are suitable for certain content and which are not.

This PowerPoint video is all about shapes and drawing tools. It is about the use of geometric shapes (rectangles, circles etc.), formatting, adding lines, arrows and other connecting elements as well as arrows (scalable arc).

Continue with the use of shapes and drawing tools. See how to create splines (free-form lines) and edit points and how to use drawing tools to create custom graphics.

A practical application of free-form surfaces: Coloring surfaces in graphics.

Exercise: Reworking illustrations "The perfect fake" and working efficiently using the snapshot tool.

Watch this video to find out how to insert, create, format and efficiently use SmartArt elements in PowerPoint.

Here is a demonstration of how you can create maps of all the countries in the world from a built-in PPT diagram template. This goes down to the level of federal states and capital cities.

Two top hacks for you: How to get 2D graphics from the PowerPoint database and break them down into individual parts, change them and color them. And how to use the eyedropper tool to get colors from other applications (outside PowerPoint) and even other screens.

Building nested 3D models in depth - find out here how this works in PowerPoint.

Creating 3D models from 2D shapes or graphics - a step-by-step guide.

Let's create a complex 3D graphic and align it. The example will provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips and tricks.

Once you have mastered this exercise, you will have mastered the creation of 3D objects.

Here you will learn how to build, nest and merge 3D models in PowerPoint. The project file contains slides on 3D modeling.

We continue with tables: How to insert tables, insert or delete rows and columns, split and merge cells, and manually draw and format tables - all this and more in this PowerPoint video. The project file contains the slides for the video.

This PowerPoint video deals with the special features of embedded Excel spreadsheets and the various options for modifying and editing them.

You will learn about the options available for inserting data from a spreadsheet program - as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

People have already lost their jobs because they unknowingly passed on very sensitive data. In this lesson, you will learn about the mechanisms and how to eliminate the risk.

Charts in PowerPoint - let's look at the insertion options, pros/cons and color schemes - how to avoid falling into the color trap. The project file contains the slides for the video.

Diagrams in PowerPoint - this is about formatting, buttons and selecting data individually.

How to quickly find designs in PowerPoint - it's all about chart templates and quick layouts.

How to insert data into PowerPoint and change font sizes overall or individually.

With these tips, you have full control over colors in PowerPoint!

Let's take a look at how you can edit data (and delete columns if necessary). It's also about your message and the question of what you want to "get across".

How to change the chart type to improve the message - a step-by-step demonstration.

Help your audience to absorb and understand your information quickly.

Learn how to insert a secondary axis with just a few mouse clicks and assign your data to the axes according to your preferences.

What is the difference between a design and a template? Let's also look at different sources for templates (Microsoft, free download, paid downloads). The project file contains the slides from the video.

The slide master in PowerPoint: What it is, what you need it for, how it differs from the layout master - we'll take a look at all of this. We will also look at how to use the slide master, how to identify it in the master overview and how to reapply slides to changed layout masters.

Let's take a look at the advantages of using layouts.

Editing slide layouts: how to insert and edit placeholders. There is also an example of multi-image import.

Here we take a look at an example of how you can create photo collages in seconds. It's about using multiple slide masters, the background color and assigning designs.

This is about the background color, the background and the assignment of designs.

Top hack: You can switch to the slide master and back again in a flash.

What options are there for inserting and placing page numbers in PowerPoint? Find out here.

This allows you to edit and set the header and footer in PowerPoint.

Unlocking the layout function when individual changes have been made to a slide - how do I fix this? A step-by-step demonstration.

How do I change my layout if, for example, I don't want the page number to be where the layout specifies? A step-by-step demonstration - the project file contains slides on the topic of page numbering.

Where and how do I set the color schemes? What options are there for defining colors? The project file contains the slides from this video.

Online sources for color palettes/color schemes/color schemes - how do you get the colors into your presentation?

How much animation is helpful in your presentation? We discuss this in this lesson.

Let's take an introductory look at the animation effects and their function. Let's take a look at what trigger, duration and delay are all about. Be careful with the delay.

How can you recognize animations and how do you use the animation area in PowerPoint? We answer these questions in this video.

We get an overview of available animation effects and take a look at which ones are really relevant.

This is about adjusting the duration and direction of animation effects.

In this video lesson on PowerPoint, we look at multiple animations, how to organize text line by line and how to transfer animations.

Let's take a look at user-defined animation paths in PowerPoint using the example of "Countries" and "Relocation concept". The project file contains a PowerPoint file with examples of animation paths.

Let's move on to an exercise on animations - learn how to build helpful tools with animations.

Another exercise on animations in PowerPoint, this time creating an animation for a 10-minute coffee break.

The second part of the PowerPoint exercise "Coffee break".

Here I answer the question of a course participant: How do I change several elements afterwards without losing the animation?

Let's start with an introduction to transitions and their function. We'll look at available transition effects and how to influence the duration and direction of transitions. We'll also take a look at adding sound effects to transitions.

Learn how to show PowerPoint what you want "morphed".

Use this example to learn how to use morphing correctly.

Learn how to use morphing correctly with this example - I'll take you through the setup in a step-by-step demonstration.

Highly effective presentation with a magnifying glass effect - I'll take you through the set-up in a step-by-step demonstration.

Morphing using the example "in the living room" - I will guide you through the setup in a step-by-step demonstration. The project file contains a PowerPoint file with examples of slide transitions.

Effect options - words and characters demonstrated using a business example. I will guide you through the setup in a step-by-step demonstration.

Here is an overview of the structure of this chapter on the subject of Zoom.

Everything you need to know about slide zoom: "Finish" your presentation, insert/zoom/slide zoom, change background and image.

Learn how to set up a section zoom - a step-by-step demo.

We focus on the summary zoom. The video is about: "Finishing" the presentation, defining sections if necessary, inserting/zooming/summary zoom, creating sections automatically.

Insert the zoom function with drag-and-drop by dragging the desired slide into your overview slides - DONE!

Learn how to create "Prezi style" presentations - interactive presentations where you can zoom into chapters (and sub-chapters) with the click of a mouse.

Building a dashboard-based presentation (first part): Creating tiles yourself, rebuilding given designs if (a) the images are available or (b) the images are not available, transparent buttons and creating a transparent image. The project file contains the structure of the dashboard in a PowerPoint file.

Building a dashboard-based presentation (second part): Creating tiles yourself, rebuilding given designs if (a) the images are available or (b) the images are not available, transparent buttons and creating a transparent image. The project file contains the structure of the dashboard in a PowerPoint file.

Building a dashboard-based presentation (third part): Creating tiles yourself, rebuilding given designs when (a) the images are available or (b) the images are not available, transparent buttons and creating a transparent image.

A particularly creative example of an interactive dashboard presentation that will surprise your audience - a step-by-step guide to follow.

This chapter of the PowerPoint training course is about how PowerPoint can support you in your presentation. In this video, we start by looking at the topics of speech anxiety and stage fright.

Let's take a closer look at the speaker view and the options in presentation mode. Among other things, you will learn how to save the markers you have made while presenting, how to swap screens and how to use the note function. You will also receive a complete introduction to all options on the control screen. Important hotkeys for you:

• Laser pointer Ctrl+L "Laser"
• Marker Ctrl+I
• Pen Ctrl+P "Pen"
• And back Ctrl+A "Initial situation"
• Temporary laser: Hold Ctrl and left mouse button

Let's discuss how to prepare for the presentation: Find gaps in your red thread, optimize transitions and listen to yourself talk.

Let's discuss other ways you can prepare for your presentation - by rehearsing (in as real an environment as possible and with a stopwatch), getting feedback from colleagues and using a mirror.

What can you do immediately before your presentation? Learn how to boost your self-confidence ("The power of audience allies") and get to know 3 simple exercises that have been scientifically proven to help you prepare yourself mentally.

The presentation is underway ... In this video you will learn everything you need to know about starting the presentation, body language, eye contact, table of contents and common thread, dealing with questions, gaining approval ("Get your first YES") and closing.

How you can let AI do the work for you.

An example is used to demonstrate how an online AI platform can be used to create a presentation from a text.

Using a very specific task, we look at how we need to work with ChatGPT as quickly as possible and with as little effort as possible in order to get a good presentation with professional content and then transfer it into a presentation.

In this chapter, we will learn how to automatically create a presentation from ChatGPT content at the touch of a button using Word and PowerPoint.

Microsoft offers a wonderful opportunity to rehearse our presentation with the help of AI. The artificial intelligence then gives us an assessment and feedback - similar to a professional speaker coach - on your pronunciation, use of filler words and even body language.