About the course

The PowerPoint 2021 - Introduction and Basics course covers topics included in the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam. You will learn how to navigate presentations, use views and modify Options. You will also create slides, import text and Word outlines, and apply themes and templates.

Modules

There are 6 modules in this course

• Screen Components
• Presentation Views
• Navigating Presentations
• Creating Presentations
• Using Themes and Templates
• PowerPoint Options

Course features

• Simulation training replicates the software you are learning providing a realistic learning experience.
• Learn how to perform tasks at your own pace and interactively by following easy step-by-step actions.
• Reinforce your knowledge at the end of each lesson by completing interactive and multiple choice quiz questions.
• Assess your skills at any time by undertaking the Course Test.
• Lessons can be completed within 30 minutes so training can be undertaken in “bite” size pieces.
• Bookmarking allows you to learn in multiple training sessions.
• Course navigation features allow you to jump directly to specific topics of interest quickly and easily.
• Designed for people who require initial and refresher training activities.
• Available on-line 24 hours a day.
• Version for Mobile Devices.
• Review course content with eBooks

You'll learn how to:

Introducing PowerPoint 2021
Screen Components

• Identify Screen Components;
• Use Backstage View; 
• Use Ribbon Commands;
• Use Dialog Box Launchers;
• Use the Status Bar;
• Modify the Status Bar; 
• Change Zoom Magnification;
• Use Smart Tags.

Presentation Views

• Use Presentation Views; 
• Use Normal View;
• Use Outline View;
• Navigate Slides;
• Use Slide Sorter View;
• Run Slide Shows;
• Use Reading View;
• Use Notes Page View.

Navigating Presentations

• Use Scroll Bars;
• Navigate Normal View; 
• Use Slide Buttons; 
• Navigate using the Keyboard;
• Use the Navigation Pane;
• Navigate Outline View;
• Navigate Reading View;
• Change Zoom Magnification;
• Navigate Notes Page View.

Creating Presentations
Creating Presentations

• Create Blank Presentations;
• Choose Slide Layouts; 
• Use Placeholders; 
• Add New Slides;
• Modify Text Levels;
• Use the New Slide List;
• Insert On-line Pictures;
• Import Text Files;
• Import Word Outlines.

Using Themes and Templates

• Understand Themes;
• Preview Themes;
• Apply Themes; 
• Search for Templates; 
• Apply Filters;
• Remove Filters;
• Perform Custom Searches;
• Pin Templates to List;
• Apply Templates.

Modifying PowerPoint Options
PowerPoint Options

• Use General Options; 
• Set Proofing Options;
• Modify Save Options;
• Add Editing Languages;
• Use Advanced Options;
• Customise the Ribbon;
• Customise the QAT;
• Manage Add-ins;
• Use Trust Center Options.