Task cards

    Each card teaches one skill. Follow the steps in PowerPoint, then use Check yourself to make sure it worked. 0 of 5 task cards done.

    Pictures and graphics0 of 2

    Insert a SmartArt graphic

    MOS exam skill · MOS objective 4.3.1

    Goal

    Turn a plain list into a diagram that shows how ideas connect.

    The steps are different in PowerPoint for the web.

    Where to click

    InsertIllustrationsSmartArt

    Steps

    Check off each step when you finish it in PowerPoint.

    Check yourself

    Click the diagram once. Two new tabs, SmartArt Design and Format, should appear at the top.

    Watch out

    Typing all the text into one shape instead of one idea per shape. Use the text pane (the small arrow on the left edge of the diagram) to add lines.

    Add alt text to a picture

    MOS exam skill · MOS objective 3.2.4

    Goal

    Describe a picture in words so people using a screen reader understand your slide.

    Where to click

    Picture FormatAccessibilityAlt Text

    Steps

    Check off each step when you finish it in PowerPoint.

    Check yourself

    Right-click the picture and choose View Alt Text. Your description should be in the box.

    Watch out

    Writing just "picture" or "image". Describe what is in the picture, for example: "Three students working together at a laptop."

    Transitions and animations0 of 1

    Apply a transition to every slide

    MOS exam skill · MOS objective 5.1.1

    Goal

    Make every slide use the same transition when you present.

    Where to click

    TransitionsTransition to This SlideApply To All

    Steps

    Check off each step when you finish it in PowerPoint.

    Check yourself

    Look at the slide panel on the left. Every slide should show a small star symbol next to its number.

    Watch out

    Picking a transition but not clicking Apply To All. Then only one slide has the transition. The checker and the exam look at every slide.

    Printing and presenting0 of 2

    Print handouts for your audience

    Class skill (not on the MOS exam)

    Goal

    Print several slides on one page so your audience can take notes.

    The steps are different in PowerPoint for the web.

    Where to click

    FilePrintFull Page SlidesHandouts

    Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+P

    Steps

    Check off each step when you finish it in PowerPoint.

    Check yourself

    The preview shows three small slides down the left side of the page with writing lines next to each one.

    Watch out

    Printing full-page slides by accident and using a whole sheet of paper for every slide. Always check the preview before you click Print.

    Package your presentation for another computer

    Class skill (not on the MOS exam)

    Goal

    Save your presentation with its fonts, videos, and linked files so it works on any computer.

    This works on Windows only.

    Where to click

    FileExportPackage Presentation for CD

    Steps

    Check off each step when you finish it in PowerPoint.

    Check yourself

    Open the folder you created. It should have your presentation and some extra files and folders. Those are the fonts and media that go with it.

    Watch out

    Emailing only the .pptx file. If the other computer is missing your fonts or the video file, the presentation will not work right. The package folder has everything.

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