https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html Software application hints and tips from our Microsoft Qualified trainers en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:38:15 GMT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:38:15 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/rss-feeds.php A well-used and favourite shortcut is Control + z. If you are typing and you need to undo an action, it is quicker to undo using the keyboard, rather than reach for the mouse. so control + z to undo.... https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-697 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-697 A quick way to close a presentation in Powerpoint is to use Control+W. You may be prompted to save changes, and you can press S to do this. You won't need to use the mouse, and it is easier if you are using the keyboard to use a keyboard shortcut. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-698 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-698 Powerpoint has easy to use, ready made templates, with colour and formatting all ready for you to add your photos. This is a great way to show family photos in a fun way, you can even add music or embed videos to bring it to life. In the File menu, select new, then select templates to select the album style to suit you. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-699 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-699 If you are happy using your Ctrl + shortcuts and Alt + shortcuts, they still work in Powerpoint 2010. You can also benefit from the 2010 enhancements using Key Tips. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-695 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-695 If you need to set up a presentation quickly and don't have the time to add the colours and formatting yourself - take advantage of the ready-made templates in Powerpoint 2010. When you create a new presentation in Powerpoint, you can select a ready made template from the Office.com section in the File menu. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-696 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-696 If you have a presentation in 2003 you can work on it with the 2010 enhancements by using the compatibility mode. Open the 2003 file in Powerpoint, and it will open it compatibility mode. Click on the File tab then select Info, and Convert. Then save the file using "Save as", type in your new file name, and then click Save. Your 2003 presentation will now be in 2010 and you'll be able to use all the enhancements available. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-693 Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-693 a. In PowerPoint click on the File tab b. Select Options from left hand side c. Choose the Customize Ribbon section d. Click the New Tab button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box) e. Select the New Tab (Custom) and enter a name, by clicking the Rename button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box) f. Select the New Group (Custom) and enter a name, by clicking the Rename button (below the list of tabs on the right hand side of the dialog box) g. Add commands to your tab and group by locating them on the list on the right hand side (remembering that you can change the list using the drop down box at the top of the list of commands) and clicking the Add button between the two panes to add them to your tab and group h. You can rearrange the commands in your group, the groups on any tab or the tabs, using the up and down arrow buttons beside the list of tabs. i. Click OK to apply your changes https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-667 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-667 You sometimes need eye-to-eye contact with your audience, so to remove the temptation of the presentation screen behind you, blank out the screen. Ctrl+B blacks the screen out, and use it again to continue. Ctrl+W whites the screen, but be careful not to use this in a dark room. You may blind your audience with a strong white light. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-654 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-654 To add a little graphic interest during a presentation, switch on the Pen with Ctrl+P. Now your mouse can be used to draw on the slide. Ctrl+E switches on the Eraser to rub things out, and Ctrl+A brings back the Arrow. At the end of the presentation you have the option to save or discard any un-erased doodlings. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-655 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-655 To start a show from the keyboard, press F5. You can move from slide to slide with cursor keys, or use N for Next and P for Previous. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-656 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-656 The Quick Access Toolbar is included in virtually every Office product, including Outlook 2010, Word 2010, Excel 2010, and PowerPoint 2010. You will find the Quick Access Toolbar in the top-left side of the window. To begin, click the Customize button (it's the little black arrow at the end of the toolbar). Simply click the commands you want to include. Virtually any command can be added to the Quick Access Toolbar. Click the More Commands option and a new window will open from where you can browse the commands including those not on the ribbon. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-632 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-632 A great new feature to Powerpoint 2010 is the "screen clipping" command. This allows you to capture an image on your screen directly via powerpoint. Go to your insert tab on the ribbon and in the images box you will see "sreenshot", click on the arrow and select "screen clipping". Powerpoint will minimise and you will be taken to the next open application or your desktop. Wait a few seconds a your screen will grey out a little and your mouse curser will turn into a + sign. Hold your mouse down and select the area you wish to capture. When you let go of your mouse the selected area will be exported into your powerpoint presentation as an image which you can edit. It really simple and very effective, give it a go! This feature is also available on Excel and Word. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-625 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-625 Here's how to number your PowerPoint 2010 presentation slides: 1) Click the Insert tab on the Ribbon 2) Click on the Slide Number button and the Header and Footer box will open 3) Select Options 4) Check the box for Slide number 5) Slide numbers will now automatically appear on all PowerPoint slides in the bottom right hand corner The great thing about numbering your PowerPoint slides is that if you rearrange the slides into a different order PowerPoint numbers the slides again to display the new correct slide number. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-601 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-601 To open a dialog box allowing you to enter the date in Normal View press Alt+Shift+D https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-547 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-547 If you have saved slide timings but want to run the presentaion without the timings, choose Slide Show, Set Up Show command, and under Advance Slides, click on Manually. When you want the timings on again, select Using Timings, If present. https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-529 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT https://www.stl-training.co.uk/hints-tips-powerpoint-8.html#tip-529