- Understand the basic functions of slide deck applications
Presentation Slides
A slide is a single page or screen used to present information visually during presentations. A slide deck consists of a series of slides used together. Each slide within the deck can contain text, images, charts, and other multimedia elements to help convey complex ideas in an accessible and engaging way. By organizing information into distinct slides, presenters can effectively guide their audience through topics, making the content more understandable and memorable. Slide decks are especially useful for highlighting key points, illustrating data trends, and supporting a speaker’s verbal communication with visual aids.
Slide Deck Tools
Slide deck applications, such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Apple Keynote, are powerful tools used to create presentations. The primary function of these applications is to help you organize and present information visually, making it easier for your audience to understand and remember your message.
Why Use Slide Deck Applications?
- Visual Impact: Slide decks allow you to use images, charts, and videos to make your presentation more engaging and memorable.
- Organization: They help you structure your information logically, leading your audience through your presentation smoothly.
- Collaboration: Many slide deck applications enable multiple users to work on the same presentation simultaneously, which is excellent for teamwork.
- Accessibility: Presentations can be shared and viewed from different devices and locations, making it easy to reach a broader audience.
Basic Uses of Slide Deck Applications
- Creating Slides: Learn how to create a new slide, choose a layout, and understand the purpose of different layouts.
- Adding Content: Explore how to add and format text, insert images, and include other media types to make your slides informative and appealing.
- Designing Slides: Get to know the basic principles of slide design, such as how to use color, fonts, and spacing effectively.
- Presenting: Discover how to start a slideshow, use presenter view, and navigate between slides during a presentation.
- Sharing and Collaborating: Find out how to share your presentations with others and collaborate in real-time or asynchronously.
Getting Started with Slides
You can view the transcript for “How to Use PowerPoint (Basics)” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “How To Use Google Slides” here (opens in new window).
You can view the transcript for “6. How to Layout a Presentation in Canva | Skills” here (opens in new window).