Theodor Richardson - Microsoft PowerPoint 2013/365: Pocket Primer

Microsoft

PowerPoint 2013
Pocket Primer

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Microsoft

PowerPoint 2013
Pocket Primer

Theodor Richardson

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To my mother, Deborah Richardson; she is my calm
voice of reason and one of the strongest people I
have ever known. I am blessed to have you as my
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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

I f you have ever wanted to learn about using Microsoft PowerPoint, along with productivity tools necessary for the modern business world, then this book is for you. You might be a new student who has little to no experience with this application or maybe you are a novice computer user wanting to learn to use presentation software; in either case, you should find this book to be a helpful and constructive companion on your journey.

This book covers the use of Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 for both Windows and Mac in a hands-on, project driven way that emphasizes both understanding and ability. You will practice using the software as you explore the different options it provides in a path of increasing complexity that, when mastered, will allow you to use this software day to day with confidence.

CHAPTER STRUCTURE

Each chapter is structured to provide an overview of the key concepts in order for you to demonstrate mastery at the completion of the chapter project. The sections on productivity software include a project for each chapter with detailed descriptions of how to use the various tools, functions, and commands in the respective software packages. In addition, we include the theory and history of how these applications have evolved and information on how these applications can be used to accomplish multiple tasks. Finally, Knowledge Checks are provided to test your comprehension of the chapters. Answers to these questions are provided at the back of the book.

Each chapter contains activities that give you hands-on practice as you move through the chapter. You will also be given practice exercises for basic comprehension and some challenge exercises to move you toward a higher level of mastery for the concepts presented in the chapter.

RESOURCE DVD

The textbook provides a DVD inside the back cover that includes resources for readers. This DVD includes 1) all of the files needed to complete the chapter exercises and activities within the text and 2) selected tutorial videos. You will also find a repository of high-resolution color images from the chapters and samples of completed projects for comparison.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I am so pleased to have been involved with this book, and I want to thank David Pallai for taking the chance on publishing a book like this; his experience and guidance have shaped this into the book you hold in your hands. I also want to thank Katie Kennedy for her support, patience, and valuable assistance. I also want to thank my grandparents, Leonard and Sylvia Ullom, and my parents, Dan and Deborah Richardson, for giving me such a wonderful upbringing and helping me to capitalize on the opportunities that have led to my lifelong dream of seeing a book of my own creation in print. Thank you to everyone who worked on this project to meet the tight deadlines, and thank you to the readers who chose this book over others.

Theodor Richardson

CHAPTER

REVIEW OF BASIC COMPUTING

In This Chapter

T his chapter is a review of foundational computer concepts. If you have experience with basic computing and you would like to just learn the Office software, feel free to jump ahead to the next chapter. Otherwise, you will learn how to perform basic tasks on a computer in this chapter, including how to locate files and applications.