Join Jess Stratton for an in-depth discussion in this video Merging shapes to create your own graphics, part of PowerPoint 2016 Essential Training.
- PowerPoint can be used a mini graphic arts program…to create a logo if you don't already have one.…Or you can use it if you can't find that…perfect shape or clip art.…Let's combine some shapes and turn this…into a fell-fledged medal with a ribbon on it.…The first thing we need to do is create…one of the blue ribbons that comes down from the medal.…On the Home tab, I'll select a shape.…I'll choose this diagonal stripe and I'll start…by drawing the outline of my first ribbon.…
That looks great, but it's the wrong color.…I'll change the Shape Fill to that of a nice blue ribbon.…Next we need to make the other side of the ribbon.…I could repeat the same process,…but I run the risk of the shape being the wrong size…and it won't match this one.…So instead, with the shape selected,…I'll hit the CTRL key on my keyboard and hit d…to duplicate it.…Now I have two blue ribbons that are the same size,…but one of them is facing the wrong way.…
Let's flip it.…I'm going to click on the Drawing Tools Format tab.…From here, with my shape selected, I'll click Rotate…
Author
Jess Stratton
Released
9/22/2015- Connecting PowerPoint to OneDrive
- Creating presentations from themes and templates
- Using and editing slide masters
- Changing the layout or theme
- Adding pictures and objects
- Working with bullet points, text boxes, and tables
- Adding shapes, diagrams, and charts
- Incorporating video, audio, and animation
- Adding speaker notes and comments
- Running a slideshow
- Reusing and sharing PowerPoint presentations
Skill Level Beginner
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome57s
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Using the exercise files1m 3s
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1. Navigating PowerPoint
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2. Working with Presentations
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Changing themes3m 6s
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Adding a header and footer2m 16s
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3. Working with Slides
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Rearranging slides2m 37s
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4. Adding Pictures to Slides
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Adding pictures and clip art6m 26s
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5. Adding Content to Slides
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Working with text boxes4m 5s
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Inserting Excel tables2m 17s
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6. Adding Shapes, Diagrams, and Charts to Slides
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Adding shapes3m 28s
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Formatting shapes3m 30s
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Adding equations1m 35s
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7. Adding Video, Audio, and Animation to Slides
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Working with video clips2m 16s
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Adding slide transitions2m 49s
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8. Preparing the Presentation
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Adding speaker notes1m 20s
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Rehearsing a presentation2m 45s
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Adding and viewing comments2m 45s
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9. Delivering Your Presentation
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Running a slideshow2m 49s
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Using Presenter view2m 40s
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10. Reusing and Sharing Presentations
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Saving a custom theme1m 21s
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Printing a presentation1m 26s
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Presenting live online2m 35s
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Conclusion
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Next steps24s
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