PowerPoint Interface Guide

PowerPoint is a program used to create slide presentations. You can add pictures, text, video, audio, and even animation.

Getting Started

The PowerPoint Interface

The main tools you’ll use are the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar, and Backstage View.

Interface
1. Quick Access Toolbar
The Quick Access Toolbar lets you access common commands no matter which tab is selected.
2. The Ribbon
The Ribbon contains all of the commands you will need to perform common tasks in PowerPoint.
3. Tell Me
The Tell me box works like a search bar to help you quickly find tools or commands.

4. Microsoft Account

From here, you can access your Microsoft account information, view your profile, and switch accounts.

5. Ruler

The Ruler is located at the top and to the left of your current slide. It makes it easy to align text and objects on your slide.

6. Slide Navigation Pane

The slide navigation pane allows you to view and organize the slides in your presentation.

7. Slide Pane

Here, you can view and edit the selected slide.

8. Slide Number Indicator

Here, you can quickly see the total number of slides in your presentation, as well as which slide you are viewing.

9. Notes

Click Notes to add notes to your current slide. Often called speaker notes, they can help you deliver or prepare for your presentation.

10. Comments

Reviewers can leave comments on any slide. Click Comments to view comments for the current slide.

11. Slide View Options

There are four ways to view a presentation. Simply click a command to select the desired view.

12. Zoom Control

Click and drag the slider to use the zoom control. The number to the right of the slider reflects the zoom percentage.

13. Vertical and Horizontal Scroll Bars

The scroll bars allow you to scroll up and down or side to side. To do this, click and drag the vertical or horizontal scroll bar.

Backstage View

Click the File tab to open Backstage View. Here you can manage your files and settings.

Backstage View
1. Info Pane
Contains information about the current presentation, like permissions and versions.
2. New & Open
Create a new blank presentation or open files from your OneDrive or computer.
3. Save and Save As
Use Save and Save As to keep your presentation stored on your device or the cloud.

4. Open

Access recent presentations or files saved to your OneDrive or computer.

5. Save and Save As

Keep your presentation stored on your computer or in the cloud.

6. Print

Change print settings, preview your slides, and print your work.

7. Share

Invite others to view and collaborate on your presentation or send it as an email attachment.

8. Export

Choose to export your presentation in other formats, such as PDF/XPS or video.

9. Close

Click here to close the current presentation.

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