PowerPoint 2003 Basic, 2nd Edition + CertBlaster Study Guide

1-4188-8946-6 © 2006 Publish date: October 31, 2005 236 pages

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Course ID: powerpoint-2003-basic-2nd-sg

Microsoft PowerPoint is an application that lets you create stunning graphic presentations. If you want to learn how to begin using this program to create your own presentations, choose the PowerPoint 2003 Basic study guide from our selection of highly-rated computer training books. This course has achieved a 4.9/5.0 rating for overall quality from ProCert Labs.

The PowerPoint 2003 Basic courseware will teach you how to begin using the basic functions and features of MS PowerPoint 2003. You will learn the basics of creating PowerPoint presentations, rearranging and deleting slides, using the formatting toolbar, aligning text, setting tabs, and using objects, fill colors, AutoShapes, text boxes, WordArt, and other kinds of graphics and images.

You will also learn about creating tables, applying design templates, using slide masters, adding headers and footers, and working with the built-in proofing tools. The Microsoft PowerPoint training courseware also shows you how to link presentations and save your PowerPoint presentation for Internet delivery.

In addition to teaching general Microsoft Office users how to use the basics of this program, this course is approved courseware for the Microsoft Office Specialist certification. Whether you want to learn how to create presentations with PowerPoint or you want to prepare for certification, this study guide is a valuable tool to help you reach your goals.

Course Objectives

By following this courseware, you will become comfortable with the PowerPoint environment, know how to use the Help options, create new presentations, work with slides, use the Outline tab, use the formatting toolbar, work with various commands such as Find, Replace, Cut, and Paste,use the ruler, set tabs, and align your text.

In addition, you will work with the Drawing toolbar, use AutoShapes, create text boxes, work with WordArt, add images, and adjust color, brightness, and contrast in your pictures.

Course Contents

Unit 1 introduces PowerPoint

• Exploring PowerPoint's environment
• Getting help with PowerPoint
• Closing your presentations and closing PowerPoint

Unit 2 discusses creating new presentations

• Creating new presentations
• Saving your presentations
• Working in the Outline tab
• How to rearrange and delete slides
• Using slides from other presentations

Unit 3 covers formatting your slides

• Text formatting
• Using text
• Setting tabs and alignment

Unit 4 discusses PowerPoint's drawing tools

• Drawing objects
• AutoShapes
• Using text in objects
• Modifying objects

Unit 5 covers incorporating graphics

• Using WordArt
• Adding clip art
• Working with images

Unit 6 discusses working with tables and charts

• Working with tables
• How to create and modify charts
• Creating organization charts

Unit 7 covers modifying your presentations

• Working with templates
• Using the slide master
• How to add transitions and timings
• How to add speaker notes and footers
• Setting up slide shows

Unit 8 discusses proofing and delivering presentations

• Proofing your presentations
• Running your presentations
• Printing your presentations
• Saving your presentations for Internet delivery

Appendix A covers the Microsoft Office Specialist exam objectives map