Tips to Make Powerpoints Snazzier

Posted: April 21, 2015

[caption id="attachment_12276" align="alignright" width="395"] Image from pcworld.com[/caption] Nobody likes sitting through a boring Powerpoint presentation. When slides are uninteresting and plain looking, chances are people won't be looking at them for very long. By using the text effects that Powerpoint has to offer, you can jazz up any presentation easily. JD Sartain, writer for PC World, shares the seven Powerpoint text effects that can make any presentation snazzy.

7 PowerPoint Text Effects for Snazzier Slides

There’s no excuse for dull PowerPoint slideshows anymore—not with the wealth of text effects at your fingertips to help your content stand out. Even if you’re not ready for animations, we’ve already shown you text fills, shadows and effects. This follow-up covers Transitions, 3D Formats, and Rotation effects. Open a template or a blank presentation. If applicable, choose a background color, gradient, texture, or image. 1. Transform Enter two short lines of text on your slide. Right-click the top line, then click the Text Effects icon in the WordArt Styles group under the Drawing/Format tab. Select Transform from the drop menu, then choose one of the 40 Path or Warp presets from the list. Read the entire article 7 PowerPoint Text Effects for Snazzier Slides on PC World.