PowerPoint 2013 Advanced

Explore how to reuse slides from another presentation by browsing for a file, previewing slides, and inserting them with or without keeping source formatting, and applying themes as needed.

Learn to convert a word outline into PowerPoint slides by mapping word heading levels to slide and bullet levels, using outline view or headings, and inserting slides from outline.

Learn how to bring Excel data into PowerPoint by copying and pasting, using paste special with a link to keep data updated, or embedding the entire worksheet.

Learn to import Excel data into PowerPoint using copy and paste, paste special with a link, or embed a worksheet, and tailor the result as a table in slides.

Learn to use paste special to copy linked data from Excel into PowerPoint, creating a dynamic Excel worksheet object that updates when the source changes.

Embed an Excel worksheet into a PowerPoint slide using two unlinked methods: insert from file or paste special, so the data remains independent of the source.

Learn how to use PowerPoint 2013 comments: view and navigate with next/previous, open the comments pane, reply, delete, add new comments, and delete all before sharing.

Compare and merge two PowerPoint 2013 presentations using the review tab, view revisions, and accept or reject changes to create a final merged version.

Use the slide master and layout masters to make global changes across all slides, propagating logos and bullets through a parent-child relationship, with handout and note masters.

Learn to edit the title and text styles on the slide master in PowerPoint 2013, including changing color and font, using view > slide master, with notes on title slides.

Change the default bullet style across a presentation by editing the top Slide Master in view, using bullets and numbering, colors, sizes, and shapes for consistency.

Learn to add a logo to the slide master so it appears on all slides via view slide master, insert pictures, and position in the upper right.

Learn to modify PowerPoint layout masters by editing the slide master and individual layouts, adjusting logos, fonts, bullets, and underline to ensure consistent formatting across slides that use each layout.

Create a custom master layout in slide master, insert a new layout with media placeholders, and apply it to new slides with background styles.

Copy and rename an existing slide master to create a custom title layout, then apply it to new slides by selecting that layout with your logo and font changes.

Add footers to slides using insert header/footer, set draft text and slide numbers, apply to all slides, and adjust placement via the slide master.

Master customizing a PowerPoint 2013 theme by applying built-in designs, tweaking background, colors, fonts, and effects, exploring variance, and saving your own theme for reuse.

Create and save reusable PowerPoint templates by starting from a template, applying themes, placeholders, and logos, then saving as a .potx in the custom Office Template folder.

Modify the notes master in PowerPoint 2013 advanced to print notes pages, adjust large fonts, and customize headers for clear presenter notes in Presenter View.

Modify a PowerPoint handout master to customize handout formats, add a logo and color background, and control header, date, and footer across all print layouts.

Learn to use multiple slide masters in a single presentation by switching to slide master view, inserting and managing masters, applying distinct themes, and preserving unused masters.

Explore how to use PowerPoint animation to enhance presentations without distracting, including entrance, exit, emphasis, and motion path effects on text or objects; preview animations with the star icon.

Apply entrance animations to text or objects in PowerPoint 2013 advanced, revealing bullets step by step with by paragraph sequencing and options like appear or float in.

Master exit animation in PowerPoint 2013, using effects that make bullets disappear to move on to next subject, with options like one object, all at once, or by paragraph.

Learn to apply emphasis animation in PowerPoint 2013 advanced to bullets, text, or objects by using the Emphasis options: darken, desaturate, grow/shrink, spin, and color changes.

Discover how to apply multiple animation effects to text and objects in PowerPoint 2013 Advanced. Add animations without overwriting, stacking entrance, spin, and grow/shrink in the desired order.

Customize animation effects in PowerPoint by adjusting direction, color, and rotation through effect options, with examples like fly-in from various directions, brush color changes, and spin rotations.

Apply animation to bulleted lists in PowerPoint, using fly in by paragraph to reveal items one at a time, and adjust sub-bullets with 2nd level paragraph controls.

Apply motion paths to objects and text in PowerPoint 2013 advanced, using loop, turn, and line options, plus custom paths with effect options to tailor direction and timing.

Explore PowerPoint 2013 advanced animation timing options, including on click, with previous, and after previous, durations, delays, and the animation pane for reordering effects.

Learn to create and apply an animation trigger in PowerPoint 2013 advanced, revealing content only when you click a designated slide element, such as a box.

Explore the animation pane in PowerPoint 2013 to view, reorder, and time multiple effects, using play all, start on click, and timing options.

master the animation pane to control slide timings, durations, and delays, using its graphical timeline and the alt a c shortcut to arrange the title and logos in order.

Change a current animation by selecting the item and choosing a different effect. Add a second animation, or remove animations via none, the animation pane, or the delete key.

Rename objects in the selection pane to clarify animation targets, using Alt+F10 or the drawing tools, and organize content placeholders so you know what you animate.

Copy animation effects across slides using the animation painter, customizing a fly-in from bottom-right with a 1.5 second duration, and apply it quickly to multiple objects.

Animate a chart by series, category, or as a whole, using options such as by series, by category, and by element in series, and by element in category.

Learn to animate SmartArt in PowerPoint 2013 advanced, using effects options to reveal items one by one, by level, or all at once for impactful presentations.

Explore PowerPoint transitions that control how slides enter in slideshow mode, preview and apply effects from fades to origami and vortex, and learn when to apply or remove transitions.

Customize PowerPoint 2013 transitions by applying the cover transition, tuning effect options, duration, and sounds across all slides; choose between mouse-click and auto-advance, including a kiosk-style two-second timing.

PowerPoint 2013 advanced teaches how to use SmartArt to display information as visual graphs, processes, or org charts, with two ways to insert it and options to convert existing text.

Convert existing text to SmartArt in PowerPoint 2013 using right-click or the Home ribbon, preview layouts live, choose a style, then revert to text.

Format SmartArt graphics in PowerPoint 2013 with font color, WordArt styles, text fill, outlines, and text effects, and learn bullets, text pane, and layout options for polished visuals.

Insert and manage audio in PowerPoint 2013, using files or recorded narration, with playback controls and slide placement. Explore supported file types and the insert audio workflow.

Configure audio playback across slides, looping, and play in the background, with on click or automatic options. Trim, fade, and adjust volume, and attach sounds to shapes using insert action.

Insert recorded audio into a PowerPoint 2013 slide using record audio, name the recording, and choose playback options such as play on click or across all slides.

Learn to add video in PowerPoint 2013 advanced by embedding clips for portability or linking them with caution, and embed online videos from YouTube or SharePoint using embed codes.

Configure video options in PowerPoint 2013 advanced by using the format and playback tabs to apply styles, trim, set poster frame, bookmarks, and playback controls.

Explore how to create and manage hyperlinks in PowerPoint 2013, linking to web pages, email addresses, existing files or places in this document, and edit or remove them.

Learn to add and configure action buttons in PowerPoint 2013 to navigate slides, jump to the beginning or end, open URLs, and return to the last viewed slide.

Explore customizing PowerPoint action buttons by inserting shapes, labeling them, and assigning links or actions to navigate slides or open websites, then test and edit or delete as needed.

Place action buttons on the slide master to automatically appear on all slides and future ones, enabling next and previous navigation across the presentation.

Create and manage custom slideshows in PowerPoint 2013 by selecting slides, naming shows like for sales or for marketing, and editing order with up and down arrows.

Organize your PowerPoint presentation with sections to group slides, rename and manage sections, collapse or expand them in slide sorter view, move sections, and print by section.

Learn to add ink annotations to slides in PowerPoint 2013 using the pen, highlighter, laser pointer, and eraser, with Ctrl+P and Escape shortcuts.

Learn to hide slides in PowerPoint 2013 to keep backup information out of the show, using slide sorter or normal view, and the see all slides option.

Rehearse slide timings in PowerPoint 2013 advanced to record per-slide durations and auto-advance the show using saved timings for accurate pacing.

Record timings and annotations in PowerPoint 2013 advanced, including microphone narration, and set up self-running presentations with kiosk or speaker modes.

Learn how to turn a PowerPoint into a video by using File > Export > Create a Video, adjust quality settings, set slide duration, and save as mp4 or wmv.

Package a presentation for cd or folder to include all linked files, videos, fonts, and embedded items, ensuring the slideshow runs from a single folder or disc.

Export PowerPoint handouts to Word, choosing layout options such as blank lines or notes beside slides, then edit the resulting Word document that automatically updates as slides change.

Explore PowerPoint 2013 features, including collaboration, importing Word and Excel data, comments, merging, slide master logo application on every slide, animations, transitions, SmartArt, audio and video, hyperlinks, and self-running presentations.