The color of the clickable links in our documents is not something that we often consider. In applications like Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel, these links mainly exist to highlight the link as a separate object. But Microsoft Powerpoint is a more visually-oriented application, so you may be more concerned about the color of hyperlinks … Read more
While it’s likely that you have used the spell check in Powerpoint to check spelling on your slides and in your text boxes, you may want to check for more than just spelling errors. Fortunately you can also check for grammar errors by enabling an option found on the Powerpoint Options window. Spell check is … Read more
Certain objects have a lot of utility in slideshow presentations, so you may find yourself using them on multiple occasions. But you may be wondering how to add a check mark in Powerpoint if it would be a beneficial symbol to include on one of your slides. A check mark can be a useful symbol … Read more
Reducing the file size in Powerpoint 2010 is important when you need to share your file through email, but it’s too large. Use these steps to compress audio and video in Powerpoint 2010 and reduce file size. Open the Powerpoint slideshow. Click File. Click Info. Select Compress Media. Choose the desired compression level. Our article … Read more
Every picture that you create or download from the Internet has its own orientation. Sometimes that orientation is different than your situation requires. Use these steps to flip a picture in Powerpoint 2010. Open your Powerpoint presentation. Choose the slide with the picture to flip. Right-click on the picture to open the shortcut menu. Click … Read more
Adding links to documents, such as in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Powerpoint, gives your readers the option to view additional information on the linked page. Use these steps to create a hyperlink in Powerpoint 2010. Open the presentation in Powerpoint. Select the slide where you want to put the link. Select the text … Read more
Powerpoint presentations can often be used for multiple purposes, and every slide in a presentation might not be suitable for each of those purposes. Use these steps to hide a slide in Powerpoint 2010. Open your presentation in Powerpoint. Select the slide that you want to hide. Click the Slide Show tab at the top … Read more
Microsoft Powerpoint provides a tool that lets you and others add comments to your slides, but they don’t print by default. Use these steps to print Powerpoint with comments. Open your presentation. Select the File tab at the top-left of the window. Choose the Print tab. Click the Full Page Slides button. Check the option … Read more
When you create a Powerpoint file you have the ability to add speaker notes to your slides. Use these steps to save Powerpoint as a PDF that includes the notes. Open your Powerpoint file. Select the File tab at the top-left. Choose the Save As option and select where to save the PDF. Give the … Read more
Powerpoint provides you with a variety of tools that allow you to customize your text. Use these steps to outline text in Powerpoint. Open your presentation in Powerpoint. Use your mouse to select the text you want to outline. Select the Shape Format tab at the top of the window. Click the Text Outline dropdown … Read more