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The PowerPoint Workspace

Powerpoint Workspace

Application Menus

These menus cover from the very basic to the most advanced features in Powerpoint. This area can be customized with over 10 different tool sets that you can add or subtract depending on their use.

Slides Tab

Allows you to view the next few slides in your presentation. You can jump from slide to slide or view the slides in outline view.

Slide Pane

The "Canvas". Where you add text, images, audio, and video

Presentation Options Pane

Home to multiple tool panels such as:

  • Layout
  • Design
  • Color Scheme
  • Animation Schemes
  • Custom Animation
  • Slide Transitions

Tool Panels can be accessed via the drop down at the top of the pane.

Notes Pane

This pane allows you to keep presentation notes for each slide. Can be Printed on a Notes Handout.

Toggle View

These buttons allow you to toggle between three different views.

  • Normal
  • Slide Sorter
  • Slide Show