Difference between revisions of "Inserting Text"
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Alternatively, when you first open a New Presentation, and when you insert a New Slide, you will typically have a '''Title Box''' and a '''Subtitle Box''' on your blank slide. ''' '''Simply click on either box and begin typing to add text. | Alternatively, when you first open a New Presentation, and when you insert a New Slide, you will typically have a '''Title Box''' and a '''Subtitle Box''' on your blank slide. ''' '''Simply click on either box and begin typing to add text. | ||
| − | Additionally, you can insert a new '''Text Box''' by choosing '''Insert > Text Box''' | + | Additionally, you can insert a new '''Text Box''' by choosing '''Insert > Text Box''' This is a good feature for adding a caption beneath a photo. |
| − | [[ | + | If you have a Word Document you can also convert your text from that document into a Powerpoint Outline! To do this, first make sure your document is saved as a .doc, .rtf, or .txt file. Then from the '''Home ''' tab go to the '''Slides''' group and select '''Insert Slides from Outline''' Locate your file and click '''Insert''' to add the text to your slide. Each paragraph of your document will be made into a separate slide. |
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| + | ==== When to Use This ==== | ||
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| + | *To add Titles to your presentation. | ||
| + | *To add Subtitles to your presentation. | ||
| + | *To add Text boxes to your presentation. | ||
| + | *To add captions to photos | ||
| + | *To turn content from a text document into a slide presentation | ||
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| + | ====Additional Help==== | ||
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| + | *[http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/powerpoint-help/add-text-to-a-slide-HA010338337.aspx Add Text to a Slide] | ||
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| + | *[http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/position-text-in-a-shape-or-text-box-in-powerpoint-2007-HA010132659.aspx Position Text in a Shape or Text Box] | ||
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| + | *[http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/create-and-print-a-presentation-in-outline-view-HA010031385.aspx Create and a Presentation in Outline View] | ||
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| + | *[http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/powerpoint-help/insert-outline-text-from-another-program-into-your-powerpoint-presentation-HA010199702.aspx Insert Outline Text from Another Program] | ||
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| + | *Contact [http://rails.evergreen.edu/contact/?site=ac-computing-help&recipient=acadcomphelp&tt=true&subject=Email%20from%20the%20Moodle%20Assignments%20Help%20Page Academic Computing] if you need additional help. | ||
| + | [[category:Powerpoint]] | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 19 October 2011
Perhaps the most efficient way to enter text into your presentation is through the Outline View. To switch to this view, select the Outline tab in the Slides/Outlines windowpane in the left of the Microsoft Powerpoint 2007 screen. From the Outline View simply start typing to add the primary Title text to each slide. Press Enter to start a new slide with Title text, or, if you want to add Subtitle text to your first slide, press Tab and continue typing. Each time you press Tab a new subsection will be added.
Alternatively, when you first open a New Presentation, and when you insert a New Slide, you will typically have a Title Box and a Subtitle Box on your blank slide. Simply click on either box and begin typing to add text.
Additionally, you can insert a new Text Box by choosing Insert > Text Box This is a good feature for adding a caption beneath a photo.
If you have a Word Document you can also convert your text from that document into a Powerpoint Outline! To do this, first make sure your document is saved as a .doc, .rtf, or .txt file. Then from the Home tab go to the Slides group and select Insert Slides from Outline Locate your file and click Insert to add the text to your slide. Each paragraph of your document will be made into a separate slide.
When to Use This
- To add Titles to your presentation.
- To add Subtitles to your presentation.
- To add Text boxes to your presentation.
- To add captions to photos
- To turn content from a text document into a slide presentation
Additional Help
- Contact Academic Computing if you need additional help.
