How to create a basic power point presentation

how to create a basic powerpoint presentation.

1. How To Create A Basic
PowerPoint Presentation
By: Jose Hernandez

2. Introduction
•In this tutorial you will be learning how to create a basic
presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. You will:
create, design, and organize slides,
arrange and edit text,
import pictures,
and add slide transitions.
•In this tutorial I will organize and create a short
biography presentation on George Washington, in order
to better demonstrate the instructions.

3. WARNING!
•Microsoft PowerPoint IS NOT a free software, but, is recommended to
be purchased. The program is easy to navigate and has a user friendly
interface. The purpose of Microsoft PowerPoint is to create and
present multiple slides of graphics and information to an audience.
•This tutorial is being created on Windows 7 Operating System and
Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. Other versions may have some interface
differences.

4. Requirements
•Computer/Laptop
•Microsoft Office/PowerPoint

5. Lets Get Started
•Have notes and paperwork about
the subject ready to use.
•Open Power Point
•Click on “Start.”
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Open “All Programs.”
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Open folder “Microsoft Office.”
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Click “Microsoft Power Point.”

6. •Save Project.
–Click “File” & “Save As”
–Name the file whatever
you desire.
*Tip* - “Save, and Save Often.”
(This is to prevent data loss in possible computer/software failure.)
Step 1

7. Step 2
•Make a Title Slide.
–Type title in “click to add title” box.
(Ex: George Washington)
–Type sub-title in “click to add
subtitle” box.
(Ex: The Father of America.)

8. Step 3
•Pick your Slide Design.
–Go to and click “Format” at the top.
•A drop down menu will appear.
–Click “Slide Design.”
•A column called “Slide Design” will appear
to the right of the PowerPoint Interface.
–Choose a template from the list that
appears.

9. Step 4
•Add a new slide.
–Go to and click “Insert” at the
top.
•A drop down menu will appear.
–Click “New Slide”.
•Edit your slide layout.
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Go to and click “Format” tab.
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Click “Slide Layout”.
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At the right the Slide Layout
option appears.
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Choose first option under “Text
and Content Layouts”.

10. Step 5
•Click inside the “title” text box.
–Adjust text settings before
adding information.
–Under windows tab, choose font
type, font size, font settings, font
alignment, and font color.
1.Add text
information in
the text boxes.

11. Step 6
•Add a picture inside
the right column.
–Click the “mountain”
icon.
–Find the desired
picture/file within
computer
directory/folder and
select it.
–Picture will now
appear as the
content box.

12. Step 7
•Follow steps 4 - 6 to create multiple
slides for project.
•Now preview slide show.
–At the bottom left hand side of
PowerPoint, click the “preview” icon.
–The presentation will become full screen
to view slideshow.
–Click the mouse to move from slide to
slide.

13. Step 8
•Now add a slide transition to slides.
–Select the slide to add a transition
to. (left of screen)
–Go to and click the “Slide Show” tab.
–Click “Slide Transition”
–At the right a column will appear,
scroll and find a transition.
–At the bottom there are transition
settings that can be applied, such as
speed and sound.
–At the bottom it is optional to choose
“Apply to All Slides.”

14. Step 9
•Repeat step 8 to other slides to
create various slide transitions.
(Optional)
•Once done, click the preview icon to
preview slideshow.

15. Conclusion
•You now know the basics of creating a slideshow
presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. You know
how to create, design, and organize slides, arrange
and edit text, import pictures, and add slide transitions.
Feel free to browse the PowerPoint software to further
your presentation skills. You are equipped to create
your own slideshow for your school projects, your
business proposal, or for your family.