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6. Ditch Bullet Points with SmartArt Bullet points can be boring. SmartArt turns them into visually appealing graphics. x How to Use: Select your text, go to the Home tab, and click Convert to SmartArt. x Pro Tip: Customize colors and styles to match your brand theme. Example: Transform a basic list of ideas into a sleek, multi-layered diagram. 7. Compress Images Without Losing Quality Large image files can make your PowerPoint sluggish. Compress them to keep things smooth. x How to Compress: Select an image, go to the Picture Format tab, and click Compress Pictures. x Pro Tip: Choose “Email (96 ppi)” for sharing or “Print (220 ppi)” for high -quality output. 8. Use Keyboard Shortcuts for Speed PowerPoint shortcuts are game-changers. Here are a few must-knows: x Ctrl + D: Duplicate selected objects or slides. x Ctrl + Shift + G: Ungroup objects. x Alt + Shift + Drag: Nudge objects precisely. x Ctrl + Z: Undo your last move (your safety net). Pro Tip: Practice these shortcuts to shave precious minutes off your workflow. 9. Embed Fonts to Avoid Disaster Ever opened your presentation on another computer and found your fonts replaced by something hideous? Avoid this nightmare by embedding fonts. x How to Embed: Go to File > Options > Save, check Embed fonts in the file, and select Embed all characters. x Pro Tip: Stick to widely available fonts like Calibri or Arial if embedding isn’t an option. 10. Turn Your Deck into a Video Need to share your presentation asynchronously? Turn it into a video. x How to Export: Go to File > Export > Create a Video. Choose your resolution and timing, and let PowerPoint do the rest. x Why It’s Cool: Great for creating video tutorials or sharing on platforms like YouTube. Bonus: Use Add-Ins for Extra Power PowerPoint’s Add -In store is a treasure trove of tools to supercharge your slides. x Recommended Add-Ins: Icons by Noun Project: Access millions of high-quality icons directly in PowerPoint. Pickit Free Images: Free stock photos without leaving the app. Final Thoughts PowerPoint is more than a presentation tool —it’s a creativity powerhouse. With these hacks, you’ll not only save time but also impress your audience with polished, professional slides.
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