Presentation Techniques With Powerpoint

Text

  • Make It Big
  • Keep It Simple
  • The 6 x 9 Rule 
    • No more than 6 lines per slide
    • No more than 9 words per line
Capitalization
  • ALL CAPITAL LETTERS ARE DIFFICULT TO READ
  • Upper and lower case letters are easier
Font
  • Italics are difficult to read on screen
  • Normal or bold fonts are clearer
  • Underlines may signify hyperlinks
  • Instead, use colors to emphasize
Picture
  • Art work may distract your audience
  • Artistry does not substitute for content
Sound
  • Sound effects may distract too
  • Use sound only when necessary
Animation
  • Transition can be annoying, not enhancing
  • Keep It Simple
    • "Appear" and "Disappear" are better
Number VS Bullet
  • Use numbers for lists with sequence
  • Use bullets to show a list without
    • Priority
    • Sequence
    • Hierarch,...
Summary
  • Basic Rules
    • Max 6 lines in 1 slide
    • Max 5 colors in 1 slide
    • Max 9 words in 1 line
    • Font size around 28-34
    • Sound, pictures or animation is additional features

resources:
http://www.brainstormic.com
http://office.microsoft.com

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