{"id":40052,"date":"2023-12-26T10:32:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-26T10:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/five-lesser-known-tools-to-ace-microsoft-powerpoint-presentations-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-12-26T10:32:06","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T10:32:06","slug":"five-lesser-known-tools-to-ace-microsoft-powerpoint-presentations-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/five-lesser-known-tools-to-ace-microsoft-powerpoint-presentations-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Five lesser-known tools to ace Microsoft PowerPoint presentations | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Microsoft PowerPoint is a go-to tool for crafting presentations, that offers a wide range of features to help you create, design, and deliver impactful work.<\/p>\n

While you may already be well-acquainted with its basics, there are some under-the-radar features that can truly enhance your experience. Here are some of these lesser-known features that can elevate your PowerPoint game without the need for complex skills;<\/p>\n

1. Screen recording<\/strong><\/p>\n

PowerPoint has a built-in screen recording tool. Go to the Insert<\/strong> tab, select Screen Recording<\/strong>, and capture your screen along with voice narration. It’s perfect for creating tutorials, software demos, or walkthroughs.<\/p>\n

2. Ink annotations<\/strong><\/p>\n

T<\/strong>urn your presentation into an interactive whiteboard by using ink annotations. Navigate to the Draw<\/strong> tab and choose from various pens and colours. This feature is great for emphasizing points during live presentations or recording explanations.<\/p>\n

3. Designer for PowerPoint<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designer is like having a personal graphic designer at your fingertips. It suggests design ideas based on the content of your slides. Simply select a suggestion, and PowerPoint will automatically apply the design, giving your slides a professional look<\/p>\n

4. Eyedropper tool<\/strong><\/p>\n

Match colours precisely by using the Eyedropper tool. Simply select an object, go to the Format<\/strong> tab, click on Eyedropper<\/strong>, and pick the colour you want from any part of your presentation.<\/p>\n

5. Alt text for accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make your presentations more accessible by adding alt text to images and objects. This feature helps screen readers describe content to visually impaired individuals. To add alt text, select the image or object, go to the Format<\/strong> tab, click the Alt Text<\/strong> button, and enter a brief, descriptive text in the Description<\/strong> field. Optionally, mark images as decorative if they don’t convey essential information. Ensure that you add alt text to all relevant images to make it more accessible to individuals with visual impairments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n