Presentations: Using Editing, Formatting and Reviewing Features and Functions

Presentations: Using Editing, Formatting and Reviewing Features and Functions

Editing Features and Functions in Presentations

  • Understand how to select text: Click once to place a cursor or drag the mouse across text to select a section.
  • Know how to cut, copy and paste text: Cut or copy text to move it to a different position or slide. Use paste to insert the copied or cut text.
  • Learn how to use undo and redo options: Revert a change or reapply it using these functions.
  • Familiarise with find and replace tool: Search the presentation for specific text and replace it.

Formatting Features and Functions in Presentations

  • Be able to change text attributes: Alter the font, size, colour, and style of text for emphasis or aesthetic purposes.
  • Recognise how to align and justify text: Adjust the positioning of text on a slide.
  • Learn how to use bullet points and numbering: Create ordered or unordered lists in a presentation.
  • Understand how to insert images or clip art: Inserting graphical images can help tell a story or illustrate a point.
  • Know how to apply and modify slide layouts: Changing the layout of a slide can alter how the information is displayed.
  • Familiarise with using transitions and animations: These can add visual interest and guide the flow of the presentation.

Reviewing Features and Functions in Presentations

  • Learn how to use spell check and grammar check: Automated tools ensure accurate spelling and grammar.
  • Understand how to add and manage comments: Leave notes or feedback directly on the presentation slides.
  • Be able to utilise review and tracking changes: Allows for collaborative editing and helps you keep track of proposed changes.
  • Know how to print slides, notes or handouts: Different print options are useful for review or for audience handouts.