Here’s a practical guide you can use right away:
15 Essential Microsoft PowerPoint
Tips for Better Presentations
1. Start with a Strong Outline
Before
designing, sketch your key points. PowerPoint should support your
message, not replace it.
2. Use Professional Templates
Stick
to clean, modern templates with consistent colors, fonts, and layouts. Avoid
overdecorated backgrounds.
3. Limit Text on Slides
Follow
the 6x6 rule – no more than 6 bullet points per slide and 6
words per bullet.
4. Choose Readable Fonts
- Use sans-serif fonts (e.g.,
Arial, Calibri, Verdana).
- Font size: 28+ for titles,
18+ for body text.
5. Stick to a Color Palette
Pick
2–3 main colors that match your theme or brand. Use contrast (dark text
on light background or vice versa).
6. Use High-Quality Visuals
Replace
text with relevant images, icons, and graphics. Blurry images reduce
credibility.
7. Master SmartArt and Charts
Convert
lists into SmartArt. Use charts for data instead of tables—makes
information easier to digest.
8. Keep Animations Subtle
Use
animations sparingly (e.g., Fade, Appear). Avoid distracting
effects like Bounce or Spin.
9. Align and Space Elements Properly
Use
Guides & Gridlines to align text and images neatly. Consistency
builds professionalism.
10. Use Slide Master for Consistency
Go
to View > Slide Master to set consistent fonts, logos, and layouts
across all slides.
11. Tell a Story
Structure
your presentation with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Use slides to
highlight key points.
12. Practice Data Simplification
Don’t
overload charts. Highlight key insights with bold colors or callouts
instead of showing raw data.
13. Add Multimedia Carefully
Videos,
GIFs, or audio can enhance engagement—but only if relevant. Test them before
presenting.
14. Rehearse with Presenter View
Use
Presenter View (shows notes & timer) to stay on track while your
audience only sees slides.
15. Export & Share Professionally
- Save as PDF for
handouts.
- Use PowerPoint Show (.ppsx)
to start slideshow mode instantly.
- Save to OneDrive/SharePoint
for collaboration.
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Pro Tip: Less is more. Your slides should guide attention, not compete
with your words.
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