.5 - day course
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Course Code: P174en
Who should attend?
This course is intended for users who are familiar with Microsoft PowerPoint and want to learn about the new end-user features of Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007, as well as the new features from Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002, and/or Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 if required.
Prerequisites
Microsoft PowerPoint 2000, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2002, or Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003 to an intermediate level.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to accomplish the following:
  • Use features and functionality pertaining to the new user interface, as well as features relating to file formats, compatibility, locating hidden data, and the Help facility.
  • Use the Selection Pane, text and shape formatting and effect features, and the new Charting feature to enhance the appearance of presentations.
  • Use object and text animation, slides transitions, and slide design features that allow you to create professional-looking presentations.
  • Use supplemental features relating greyscale adjustments, password protection, packaging a presentation on a CD or a folder, the PowerPoint Viewer, the Presenter View, digital signatures, spell checking, and collaborative functionality.
Course Content  
    User Interface and File Features
    Migration Topics ; Exploring the New User Interface ; Understanding Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 File Formats ; Publishing PDF and XPS Documents ; Using the Document Information Panel ; Using the Document Inspector ; Finalizing Presentations ; Using the Updated Help System ;
    Editing and Formatting Presentations
    Migration Topics ; Using the Selection Pane ; Formatting Text ; Applying Text and Shape Formatting Effects ; Customizing Text and Shape Formatting Effects ; Applying and Creating Custom Themes ; Inserting SmartArt ; Using Quick Styles and Style Galleries ; Creating Charts ;
    Managing Animation, Transition, and Slide Design
    Migration Topics ; Managing Slide Layouts ;
    Supplemental Topics
    Migration Overview ; Using the Presenter View ; Using Digital Signatures ; Using the Shared Spelling Checker ; Exploring Collaborative Functionality ;