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Using Templates in PowerPoint:

Templates in PowerPoint offer pre-designed layouts and color schemes that can save time and provide a consistent look to your presentation. Here’s how to use templates:

  1. Open PowerPoint and select “New”:
    • When you open PowerPoint, you’ll be greeted with a “New Presentation” window.
  2. Choose a Template:
    • Browse through the available templates, which are categorized based on themes, such as Business, Education, Travel, etc.
    • Click on a template to preview it.
  3. Create a Presentation from a Template:
    • Once you’ve selected a template, click on “Create” or “Use Template”.
    • PowerPoint will open a new presentation with the selected template applied.
  4. Customize the Template:
    • You can customize the template by adding your content, images, changing colors, and adjusting the layout as needed.

Inserting Charts in PowerPoint:

Charts are effective tools for visually representing data in a PowerPoint presentation. Here’s how to insert a chart:

  1. Open your Presentation:
    • Open the PowerPoint presentation where you want to insert a chart.
  2. Navigate to the Slide:
    • Go to the slide where you want to insert the chart.
  3. Insert a Chart:
    • Click on the “Insert” tab in the ribbon.
    • Click on the “Chart” button in the “Illustrations” group.
  4. Choose a Chart Type:
    • A “Insert Chart” dialog box will appear, displaying various chart types such as Column, Line, Pie, Bar, etc.
    • Select the desired chart type and click “OK”.
  5. Enter Data:
    • An Excel spreadsheet will open within PowerPoint for you to enter your data.
    • Enter your data into the cells of the spreadsheet.
  6. Customize the Chart:
    • Once you’ve entered your data, you can customize the chart by adding titles, labels, changing colors, styles, and more using the “Chart Design” and “Format” tabs that appear when the chart is selected.

Inserting Tables in PowerPoint:

Tables can be used to organize and present data in a structured format within your presentation slides. Here’s how to insert a table:

  1. Open your Presentation:
    • Open the PowerPoint presentation where you want to insert a table.
  2. Navigate to the Slide:
    • Go to the slide where you want to insert the table.
  3. Insert a Table:
    • Click on the “Insert” tab in the ribbon.
    • Click on the “Table” button in the “Tables” group.
  4. Choose Table Size:
    • A dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to select the number of rows and columns for your table.
    • Click on the desired size to insert the table into your slide.
  5. Enter Data:
    • Click inside a cell to enter your data.
    • Use the tab key to move to the next cell or press Enter to move to the next row.
  6. Customize the Table:
    • You can customize the table by adjusting the row height, column width, applying table styles, adding borders, and more using the “Table Design” and “Layout” tabs that appear when the table is selected.

Using templates, inserting charts, and inserting tables are essential features in PowerPoint that can help you create professional-looking presentations with ease. Experiment with different designs and layouts to effectively convey your information and engage your audience.