Creating the Perfect PowerPoint

Michelle ValdezLibrary Media Specialist

The Basics

The perfect PowerPoint should be simple, quick and to the point. You should remember these important points

• Colors and the color pallet should be simple and reflect the mood.

• Text should be the correct size with using as few words as possible.

• Graphics should enhance the presentation and be kept simple.

• Transitions should not be overpower the presentation.

Colors

• Colors should reflect the mood of the presentation.

• The color pallet should be visually appealing to the audience.

• Vibrant colors can be used, but should not overpower the presentation and draw attention away from the lesson.

• Keep the colors to a minimum.

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Text and Text Usage

• Text should be in a size and color that is easy for the audience to see from anywhere in the room.

• Wording should be kept simple and to the point.

• Pay attention to detail of text position and orientation.

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Graphics

• Graphics should enhance the presentation and be kept simple.

• You should use graphics that enhance your presentation and have relevance to your focus.

• Keep the number of graphics to a minimum. To many graphics can be distracting.

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Transitions

• Transitions are the finishing touch on a great presentation.

• They should be kept to a minimum and not over power your presentation.

• Too many transitions will distract from the focus of the presentation.

Sample of a slide that uses effective transitions

• Transitions are the finishing touch on a great presentation.

• They should be kept to a minimum and not over power your presentation.

• Too many transitions will distract from the focus of the presentation.

Sample of a slide that does not effective transitions

• Transitions are the finishing touch on a great presentation.

• They should be kept to a minimum and not over power your presentation.

• Too many transitions will distract from the focus of the presentation.

Remember the Basics

• Colors and the color pallet should be simple and reflect the mood.

• Text should be the correct size with using as few words as possible.

• Graphics should enhance the presentation and be kept simple.

• Transitions should not be overpower the presentation.

Creating the Perfect PowerPoint

Michelle ValdezLibrary Media Specialist