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PowerPoint 2013

In this free PowerPoint 2013 tutorial, learn how to use themes and background styles, add pictures and clip art, modify charts and lists, and do more to create standout presentations.

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• 1 Buying Office 2013 arrow_forward_ios ✓ If you're thinking about buying Office 2013, there are a few things you should consider before your purchase.
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PowerPoint Basics

• 4 Getting to Know PowerPoint arrow_forward_ios ✓ Get to know the PowerPoint 2013 interface.
• 5 Creating and Opening Presentations arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to create and open presentations.
• 6 Saving and Sharing arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to save and share presentations.
• 7 Slide Basics arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn the basics of working with slides and slide layouts.
• 8 Text Basics arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to cut, copy, paste, format, and find and replace text.
• 9 Applying Themes arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to apply a theme to your slides.
• 10 Applying Transitions arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to apply transitions throughout your presentation.
• 11 Managing Slides arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn the tools available to organize and prepare your slide show.
• 12 Printing arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to print your slides.
• 13 Presenting Your Slide Show arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to present your slide show.

Text & Objects

• 14 Lists arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to create and modify lists.
• 15 Indents and Line Spacing arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use indents and line spacing.
• 16 Inserting Pictures arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to insert images into your slides.
• 17 Formatting Pictures arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to format the pictures you add to your slides.
• 18 Shapes and WordArt arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add shapes and WordArt to your slides.
• 19 Arranging Objects arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to arrange objects within your slides.
• 20 Animating Text and Objects arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to animate text and objects.

More Objects

• 21 Inserting Videos arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to insert and edit videos within your presentation.
• 22 Inserting Audio arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to insert and edit audio within your presentation.
• 23 Tables arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn all about working with tables.
• 24 Charts arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to insert and modify charts.
• 25 SmartArt Graphics arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and modify SmartArt graphics.

Reviewing Presentations and Collaboration

• 26 Checking Spelling and Grammar arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use the spell and grammar check features.
• 27 Reviewing Presentations arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn all about reviewing presentations.
• 28 Finalizing and Protecting Presentations arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to finalize and protect your presentation.

Customizing Your Presentation

• 29 Modifying Themes arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to modify theme elements to mix and match colors and fonts.
• 30 Slide Master View arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to use the Slide Master feature to ensure a consistent look.
• 31 Hyperlinks and Action Buttons arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to add and modify hyperlinks and action buttons.
• 32 Advanced Presentation Options arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn how to rehearse and record slide shows in advance, record a video of your presentation, and present your slide show online.
• 33 Embedding an Excel Chart arrow_forward_ios ✓ Here's how to embed an Excel chart into your presentation.
• 34 4 Free Alternatives to Microsoft Office arrow_forward_ios ✓ Learn more about free alternatives to using Microsoft Office, including Google Docs, Office Online, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice.
• 35 PowerPoint Quiz arrow_forward_ios ✓ Test your knowledge of PowerPoint by taking our quiz.

• Start using PowerPoint Video
• Save a PowerPoint presentation Video
• Insert items Video
• Finalize and review Video
• Prepare and run Video

Start using PowerPoint

The best way to learn about PowerPoint 2013 is to start using it. Create a blank presentation and learn the basics of how to work with it.

Basic tasks for creating a PowerPoint 2013 presentation

What's new in PowerPoint 2013

Let's create a PowerPoint presentation.

This is what you see when you first open PowerPoint 2013.

You can open an existing presentation over here, or create a new one from a template.

Since this is our first time, let's start with a Blank Presentation .

This area over here is the slide pane, where you choose the slide you want to work on.

And this is where you work on it.

By default, PowerPoint adds a blank title slide when you first start.

This area, up here, is called the ribbon, which contains the tools for creating your slides and slide show.

Where do we start? Well, how about here, where it says, "Click to add title" .

PowerPoint uses placeholders like this to suggest what to do.

That is it. The first slide is finished.

Now to add the next slide, we'll come up here to the ribbon.

These buttons at the top are called tabs.

When you click a tab, you see the commands and options that are associated with that tab.

And on the HOME tab, there's a group of commands related to slides, including New Slide .

This time, PowerPoint adds a slide with a different layout of placeholders.

Type your slide title at the top. Then, type a list of the things you want to talk about.

PowerPoint automatically formats the text as bullets.

Before we add more slides, let's move down to the status bar, and click this button to open the NOTES pane.

Here you can add notes to use during your presentation.

If you need more room, hold the mouse over the border, until you see a double-headed arrow. Then, drag the border up.

It's usually considered a best practice to keep the amount of text on your slide to a minimum, and fill in all the details with your talk.

Don't worry. The audience can't see the notes. These are just for your reference.

We'll get into the ways to use PowerPoint during your presentation later.

Up next, let's save the presentation file and move on.

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From smart graphics and colorful layouts to animation and publication, you’ll master PowerPoint 2013 with this 9-hour video training course:

In this course, you will learn:

• Learn how to design your own background or use a template.
• See what’s new with the Ribbon interface and how to work with touch devices.
• Discover ways to shift shapes, text boxes, and images with the align guides feature.
• Inspect transitions, timings, and other slideshow elements.
• Find out the secret to perfect images and custom icons by learning to merge graphics.
• Import audio and video.
• Learn to connect to the cloud, save your work on SkyDrive, and send it in an email link.
• Practice with bonus PowerPoint 2013 exercises.

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• Six Ways To Insert A PDF Into PowerPoint

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced PowerPoint user, this guide will help you effectively incorporate PDFs into your presentations.

PowerPoint presentations are a popular way to share information and ideas , whether it's for a business meeting, a classroom presentation, or a personal project.

Include a PDF file within your PowerPoint presentation to provide additional information or graphics.

Fortunately, we have six easy ways below to insert a PDF into PowerPoint, and it can all be done in just a few simple steps. So no matter which PowerPoint version you’re working from, we’ve got you covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Six Ways To Insert A PDF Into PowerPoint 📄

There are multiple ways to insert a PDF file into your PowerPoint presentation, including:

• Inserting It As A Picture
• Embedding It As An Object
• Add A Link To The File
• Use The Snipping Tool
• Convert The PDF File Online
• Via Mouse Click

1. Inserting It As A Picture

• Open the PDF file that you want to insert. Go to the slide in your PowerPoint presentation where you want to insert the PDF content.

2. Click on the "Insert" tab on the PowerPoint ribbon and select "Screenshot" in the "Images" group.

3. In the "Available Windows" gallery, you will see the PDF file as the first thumbnail.

4. Choose "Screen Clipping" to capture the selected part of your PDF file.

5. The screen will turn white, and a cross pointer will appear. Press and hold down the left mouse button , then drag the cursor to select the portion of the screen you want to capture. Once you release the mouse button, the selected area will automatically appear as an image on your PowerPoint slide.

6. Use the tools available in the "Picture Format" tab to edit the newly captured screenshot as required.

2. Embedding It As An Object

• Choose the slide in your PowerPoint presentation where you want to insert the PDF content.
• Ensure that the PDF file is the active window and not minimized.
• Click on the "Insert" tab on the PowerPoint ribbon, and then select "Object" in the "Text" group.
• In the "Insert Object" dialog box that appears, select "Create from File" and click "Browse" to search for the PDF file on your computer.
• Once you have located the PDF file, click "OK" to confirm your selection and embed the file as an object in your PowerPoint slide.

3. Add A Link To The File

• Type in the text that will serve as your file title link.
• Go to Insert > Link > Insert Link.
• Enter the file address or search for your file in the File Folder icon. Hit Ctrl + Click on the highlighted text to open your document in a PDF reader.

4. Use The Snipping Tool

• Open the PDF file that you want to capture and the Snipping Tool or Snip & Sketch on your computer. Once the program has opened, select "New" in the upper left corner.
• Your screen will now appear white, allowing you to use your mouse to drag and select the specific area of the PDF file that you want to capture.
• Once you've selected the desired area, click on the "Save" icon in the upper-right corner of the Snipping Tool. Save the file as a PNG image in a place where you can easily find it.
• Finally, navigate to the "Insert" tab on the PowerPoint ribbon and select "Pictures" . Choose the PNG file that you just saved to add it to your PowerPoint presentation.

5. Convert The PDF File Online

We have already comprehensively covered this step in a separate post, so you can easily learn how to convert a PDF to PowerPoint.

6. Via Mouse Click

• Insert your file as an object, as outlined in step 2 above . Go to Insert > Action in the Links group.
• A pop-up "Action Settings" box will appear. In the Mouse Click tab, enable the option to open your file via the mouse link.

As you can see in the video above we converted a PDF file to a PPT (PowerPoint) file almost instantly , saving us the time from jumping between different apps that either take long to download or mess up the conversation format!

At MarketSplash we used PDF Reader Pro for all our PDF viewing, editing, annotation, conversion to various formats, form filling, signing, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), and secure encryption.

Can I edit the PDF after inserting it into PowerPoint? No, you cannot directly edit the PDF within PowerPoint. However, you can double-click on the PDF object to open it in Adobe Acrobat and make edits there. Once you save the changes, they will be reflected in the PowerPoint presentation.

Can I insert multiple pages from a PDF into PowerPoint? Yes, you can insert multiple pages from a PDF into PowerPoint by following the same steps as above. When you select the PDF in the "Object" dialog box, you will be given the option to choose how many page(s) to insert.

Can I insert a PDF as a hyperlink in PowerPoint? Yes, highlight the text or object you want to use as the link by right-clicking and selecting "Hyperlink". In the "Insert Hyperlink" dialog box, select "Existing File or Web Page" and browse for the PDF file on your computer. Click "OK" to insert the hyperlink.

Why does my PDF look blurry or pixelated in PowerPoint? Try increasing the zoom level of the PDF before inserting it. Also, make sure that the PDF is high-quality and not too compressed. Finally, check that the display resolution of your computer and monitor is set appropriately for the best display of graphics.

Can I insert a password-protected PDF into PowerPoint? Yes, you can, but you will need to enter the password to open the PDF each time you open the PowerPoint presentation.

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