PowerPoint 97 For Windows For Dummies - Softcover

You're not getting the full benefit from all your hard work if your presentations are ineffective. Now, with the latest version of Microsoft's PowerPoint presentation software and practical, authoritative guidance from best-selling author Doug Lowe, you can generate impressive and effective slide shows, create overhead transparencies, and even computer-based presentations. Plus, with PowerPoint 97 For Windows For Dummies, you discover the secrets of generating complete programs for the World Wide Web that your audience -- whether they're colleagues, students, or members of the board of trustees -- won't forget.

Put your presentations on the Web - details inside

Perk up your presentations with sound, video, and animation effects

Create high-impact slide shows that grab their attention - and make you look good Got a big presentation coming up? Don't worry! From formatting text and working with masters to clip art, charts, animations, and other cool stuff, this friendly guide walks you through PowerPoint basics and beyond - and shows you step-by-step how to build a presentation that'll make your audience say "wow."

Discover how to: Grasp PowerPoint fundamentals Work with text, colors, and graphics Jazz things up with multimedia effects Go live using a computer, 35mm slides, or the Web Deal with goofs and glitches

The Dummies Way(TM) Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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