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Unit 2: Application Software — MS-PowerPoint

Lesson 17 of 34 in the free Fundamentals of IT & Computers notes on Siksha Sarovar, written by Rohit Jangra.

Unit II — Application Software: MS-PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software used to create visual slideshows. It is widely used in classrooms, business meetings, conferences, and training sessions to communicate ideas effectively.

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Key Concepts

TermDescription
PresentationA collection of slides (.pptx file)
SlideA single page in the presentation
Slide LayoutPre-arranged placeholders for title, content, images
ThemeA set of colours, fonts, and effects applied to all slides
TransitionAnimation between slides
AnimationMovement effect on individual objects within a slide
Slide ShowFull-screen playback of the presentation

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Creating a Presentation

Basic Steps:

  1. Open PowerPoint → Choose a theme or blank presentation.
  2. Select a slide layout (Title Slide, Title & Content, Two Content, etc.).
  3. Click placeholders to add text, images, charts, or tables.
  4. Add more slides using the Outline/Slides panel.
  5. Apply transitions between slides.
  6. Add animations to individual elements.
  7. Run Slide Show (F5) to present.

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Views in PowerPoint

ViewPurpose
Normal ViewDefault editing view; shows slide, notes, and slide panel
Slide SorterShows all slides as thumbnails; reorder easily
Notes PageDisplays slide with speaker notes below
Reading ViewPresents slides in a window (not full-screen)
Slide ShowFull-screen presentation mode

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Transitions vs Animations

FeatureTransitionsAnimations
Applied toEntire slideIndividual objects (text, image)
EffectHow one slide moves to the nextHow an element appears/disappears
ExampleFade, Wipe, PushFly In, Bounce, Spin

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Slide Master

  • Slide Master is a special template slide that controls the appearance of all slides.
  • Changes to the Slide Master (fonts, colours, backgrounds, logos) are applied to every slide.
  • Saves time when creating consistent presentations.

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Useful Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
F5Start Slide Show from beginning
Shift + F5Start from current slide
Ctrl + MInsert new slide
Ctrl + DDuplicate slide
EscEnd Slide Show
B / WBlack / White screen during presentation

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Saving Formats

FormatExtensionDescription
PowerPoint.pptxDefault editable format
PDF.pdfNon-editable; for sharing
PowerPoint Show.ppsxOpens directly in slide show mode
Image.png/.jpgExport individual slides
Key Takeaway: PowerPoint is a visual communication tool built around slides, layouts, themes, transitions, and animations. The Slide Master provides global design control. Key exam points: difference between transitions and animations, PowerPoint views, and file formats.