Microsoft 365 PowerPoint Beginner

Name: Microsoft 365 PowerPoint Beginner
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In this course, students will get started with the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 365.

Created byIntellezy Trainers

Last updated 7/2025

English

What you'll learn

Create a Presentation
Format Slide Text
Edit a Presentation
Work with Graphics
Prepare and Deliver a Presentation

Course content

9 sections • 26 lectures • 1h 34m total length

Welcome and Introduction1:29
Learn to open PowerPoint 365, navigate the interface, and create and edit presentations. Add images, shapes, and formatted text, then prepare and deliver the presentation like a pro.

Opening PowerPoint1:19
Open PowerPoint 365 beginner by locating the app in the start menu or via search, then choose a blank presentation or open existing files and explore templates.
Touring the Interface7:40
Navigate the PowerPoint 365 interface to explore the main toolbar, tabs, and features like insert, design themes, transitions, animations, and review tools for crafting polished presentations.
Using the Ribbon3:22
Navigate the PowerPoint 365 ribbon to edit slides, insert tables and media, apply design themes, and access review, record, and help features for dynamic presentations.
Navigating PowerPoint Views6:41
Explore PowerPoint views to navigate and edit slides, using the slide pane, outline view, and notes page. Preview with reading or presenter view and slide sorter.

Adding Text and Slides6:24
Master adding and formatting text in PowerPoint 365, from editing the title slide and removing subtitle placeholders to creating slides with layouts, themes, and color tweaks.
Working with Bulleted Lists2:58
Learn to create and customize bulleted lists in PowerPoint 365, indent and nest bullets with tab and shift-tab, and change bullet styles using the Home ribbon.
Applying a Theme3:02
Apply and customize PowerPoint themes to instantly change slide backgrounds, colors, typography, and layout. Explore templates, color variants, and font color options to harmonize visuals.
Saving a Presentation3:41
Save a presentation by using save or save as, choosing a location and filename, with PPTX as default format or PDF option. Enable auto save to OneDrive for cloud saving.

Using Character Formatting5:09
Learn character formatting in PowerPoint to fine-tune slide text with font, size, bold, italic, underline, strike-through, highlight, uppercase, spacing, and color matching using theme colors, more colors, hex, and eyedropper.
Working with Paragraph Formatting6:25
Explore paragraph formatting in PowerPoint 365, including alignment, columns, indentation, and line spacing, to create visually appealing slides with clear bulleted and numbered lists.
Using Format Painter3:43
Learn to use Format Painter in PowerPoint to apply text formatting quickly, click the paintbrush in the Home menu, and master sticky mode with a double-click, then exit with escape.
Working with Numbered Lists2:09
Master creating and customizing numbered lists in PowerPoint 365 beginner, including step-by-step sequences, multi-level outlines, and options like parentheses, roman numerals, and lettered sublevels.

Moving and Copying Slides2:30
Move slides by dragging them in the slide pane to reorder, copy or cut with control c or right-click, paste with control v, and delete a selected slide with delete.
Cutting and Copying Slide Content2:03
Learn to copy and paste slide content in PowerPoint, including text, content boxes, and the title box, with paste options to paste as text or image, and compare slides.

Inserting Pictures4:33
Master inserting pictures in PowerPoint 365 beginner by using quick add buttons, the insert tab, stock images, and online pictures, with mindful copyright considerations.
Resizing and Arranging Pictures6:00
Resize and crop images in PowerPoint using the picture format tools, size menu, and corner handles, then align and arrange them with guides for precise placement.
Working with Picture Effects and Styles5:23
Apply picture effects and styles in PowerPoint 365 to enhance images, using background removal, color adjustments, transparency, borders, and artistic effects to make slides pop.
Adding and Working with Shapes1:38
PowerPoint shapes can be inserted from the insert tab's illustration section, choose a shape (like a banner), drag to size, and use the shape format to edit and arrange it.
Aligning and Arranging Shapes1:59
Resize with the white nodes, rotate with yellow handles, and flip or align shapes and images to center, orient, and customize the slide.
Formatting Shapes2:35
Apply formatting effects to shapes in PowerPoint 365 to customize appearance. Edit shapes, add text boxes, adjust angles, and use style options, color pickers, and shadows to enhance your presentation.

Proofing a Presentation4:32
Access proofing tools in the review ribbon of PowerPoint 365 to check spelling, grammar, and conciseness. Use spell check, grammar suggestions, and the thesaurus to polish language and expand vocabulary.
Printing a Presentation2:03
Open the print dialog from the file menu, choose a printer or save as pdf, adjust copies, slide range, layout options (full page, notes, outline, handouts), color, and collate, then print.
Delivering a Presentation2:21
Deliver a presentation in PowerPoint 365 beginner by starting from beginning, current slide, or a custom slideshow, navigate with arrows, and use b, w, and escape to control screen.
Using Presenter View4:07
Use presenter view to display notes, timer, and next slides, with laser pointer, pen, and highlighter on a second screen or one monitor for a smooth, professional presentation.

Requirements

Basic Computer Skills

Description

In this course, students will get started with the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint 365. Learners will become familiar with opening the PowerPoint application, utilizing the Ribbon and interface, and navigating the different views and options. They will learn how to create a presentation on their own and work with various features and commands to update and customize their presentations with ease. This course will also review how to format slide text including character and paragraph formatting, using Format Painter, customizing bulleted lists and creating numbered lists as needed. Students will then be taught how to edit a presentation by moving and copying slides as well as cutting and copying slide content to paste it onto other slides. From there, learners will be taught how to work with graphics including pictures and shapes. They will learn how to insert, resize, arrange and format graphics to add visual appeal to their presentations. As the course concludes, students will be taught how to proof, print, and deliver a presentation so they are prepared to apply what they have learned and present their work to the desired audiences. Once completed, learners can test their knowledge in the course assessment to solidify what they have learned.

Course Updated: 02/15/2023

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Who this course is for:

Students wishing to get started with PowerPoint 365.

Microsoft 365 PowerPoint Beginner

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Getting Started with PowerPoint4 lectures • 19min

Creating a Presentation4 lectures • 16min

Formatting Slide Text4 lectures • 17min

Editing a Presentation2 lectures • 5min

Working with Graphics6 lectures • 22min

Preparing and Delivering a Presentation4 lectures • 13min

Conclusion1 lecture • 1min

PowerPoint 365 - Beginner Assessment0

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