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A few of these tutorial movie clips are still saved as EXE files and require an older operating system to operate. They may cause current security-conscious users concern over the execution of an .EXE file. The choice of saving the movie came down to an AVI file (huge) or an EXE file (smaller) so we picked EXE. Many of the features have not changed from the earlier versions of PowerPoint used her to the more current versions of today.
NEW: We are in the process of converting some of these movies to a wmv file (lighter and plays on newer operating systems). If you prefer the wmv files, return to this site periodically to see what new movies we have added!
For those with a more recent PowerPoint training experience, the review exercises are suggested. For those with a faint memory of what a PowerPoint might do, the movie clips are suggested as an alternative to re-taking a full class on PowerPoint. This collection of movie 'snippets' was created with the idea that each might help you review some of the PowerPoint features you may have experienced in an earlier PowerPoint class. If a picture is worth a 1000 words, then a short movie clip may be worth millions!
The left column describes an action which needs reviewing. If you click on the file in the middle column, you will begin loading the movie to your computer to be launched for viewing. The right column gives you an idea of the size of the movie clip. Obviously, the larger files will take longer to load.
The movie clips are categorized to help you find the movie type you are seeking. It will be important for you to set your monitor resolution for viewing. The minimum screen resolution is 800 x 600. If you appear to get some of the movie cut off the bottom, your display is set to 640 x 480. You may change your monitor's resolution by:
- Open the Control Panels (Open My Computer on the Desktop) Open the Display control panel Click on the settings tab Adjust the screen resolution to 800 x 600.
- Select OK
Note that when you link to a movie, your operating system may give you several opportunities to NOT open the movie. These are standard security measures when attempting to load a file that is an .EXE type.
Should you find you have launched a movie by mistake, you may stop the viewing by pressing the escape key (ESC) on your keyboard.
Your version of Internet Explorer may allow you to either view OR save each picture. Netscape versions usually let you save the program for offline viewing. Sometimes users still experience difficulties. A 'work-around' solution may be to right-click on the link. Then save the movie to your computer. If you double-click on a saved movie, this should launch it for your viewing pleasure.
To See How To: Select the File: Getting Started Launch Powerpoint launch Select a background design template Select the layout for the presentation auto layout Text Add bullets to a list adding bullets Align text in a cell using the toolbar alignment Change 'everything' about your text change text Change the size of your letters increase/decrease Change the color of your letters font color Promote and demote items in a list promote/demote Change fonts from the toolbar change fonts Change the look of bulleted items bullets Images Add clipart to your slides add clipart Add clipart from the toolbar add clipart-toolbar Add picture from a file insert picture Add a graph to your slideshow chart 1 then view
chart 2Change the style of a graph chart style Change the colors in clipart edit colors Crop an image crop Animation Create slide transitions transitions Introduce motion to bulleted items motion Introduce motion to an image moving image Change the order of animated objects order Drawing Create 3-dimentional shapes draw 3D Change the styles of arrows arrows Create many frequently used shapes basic shapes Create block arrows block arrow Create callouts in your presentation callout Create connectors between objects connectors Color in a drawn object fill command Change the background color background Group and ungroup objects group/ungroup Change the colors of lines line color Change the style of lines line style Change the stacking order of objects stack order Rotate objects on your slide rotate Add a shadow to drawn objects shadow Add color to a text box text box Sound Insert sound not in PowerPoint sound files Use clips that come with PowerPoint sound clips General Insert new slide from menu new slide-menu Insert new slide from toolbar new slide-toolbar Select different toolbars toolbars Sort the order of slides sorting Get different views from the menu menu views Get different views from the toolbar toolbar views Write on a slide during presentation pen Change color of pen for writing pen color Create a non-linear presentation hyperlinks Create links to other documents external links Create buttons for linking buttons