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From static to dynamic: How to bring movement into your presentation
From static to dynamic: How to bring movement into your presentation
Static slides no longer have to be the norm — PowerPoint animations give you precise control over how and when text and images appear on screen.
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Clever: How to reuse documents without accidentally overwriting them
Clever: How to reuse documents without accidentally overwriting them
Duplicating Word documents doesn't have to mean copying files manually or risking the original. Windows Explorer offers a little-known command that creates a clean, independent copy of any existing document...
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Spice up your letters with these customized graphic templates
Spice up your letters with these customized graphic templates
PowerPoint's built-in illustration library is far more flexible than most users realise — and recolouring shapes takes just a few clicks. By right-clicking any illustration and selecting Convert to Shape,...
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Whether as a notepad or with a hand-scrawled frame: So your core message is immediately clear
Whether as a notepad or with a hand-scrawled frame: So your core message is immediately clear
Dull, factual slides don't have to be the norm — PowerPoint's sketched frame feature transforms ordinary text boxes into hand-drawn visual accents in just a few clicks. By applying a...
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Just like a professional: design a professional flyer for your service
Just like a professional: design a professional flyer for your service
Designing a professional Word flyer doesn't require a custom template — PowerPoint's built-in graphics library bridges the gap beautifully. By searching for themed templates such as "pet" in PowerPoint, you...
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Make it clear at a glance: This is how many active members there are per sport
Make it clear at a glance: This is how many active members there are per sport
A PowerPoint pie chart transforms dry membership figures into a visual message your audience understands at a glance.
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How to swap rows and columns in an Excel spreadsheet in no time at all
How to swap rows and columns in an Excel spreadsheet in no time at all
If your Excel table has addresses running across rows instead of down columns, the Excel Transpose command is the fix you need — no re-entering data required. In just a...
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Add handwritten elements to your documents and set creative accents
Add handwritten elements to your documents and set creative accents
The Excel Draw tab unlocks a surprisingly versatile set of creative tools that go far beyond basic spreadsheets. Using the built-in Highlighter, you can highlight cells in your chosen colour...
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Simply faster: How keyboard shortcuts make your daily work in Microsoft Office easier
Simply faster: How keyboard shortcuts make your daily work in Microsoft Office easier
Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Office save time, protect your wrist, and keep your focus on the work — without constantly reaching for the mouse. Simply press the Alt key to...
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Bright white tires the eyes: how to create pleasant backgrounds in your presentations
Bright white tires the eyes: how to create pleasant backgrounds in your presentations
A white slide background can strain the eyes during presentations. Use PowerPoint's "Format Background" feature to apply a softer colour, like pastel shades or light grey, to all slides. This...
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Goodbye cloud: How to save Word & Co. locally right away
Goodbye cloud: How to save Word & Co. locally right away
Microsoft prefers to store files on the Internet. This costs time and nerves. We'll show you the hidden setting. This will immediately return documents to your hard disk.
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Lots of slides and no overview? How to summarize several slides by topic
Lots of slides and no overview? How to summarize several slides by topic
PowerPoint's "Sections" feature helps organise large presentations. Group slides by topic using Start > Section > Add Section, name each section, and manage them easily. Collapse or expand sections to...
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Find out how to find hidden arrows, rectangles etc. on your slide
Find out how to find hidden arrows, rectangles etc. on your slide
PowerPoint's Selection Pane makes editing overlapping shapes effortless. Access it via Home > Select > Selection Range to see every element on your slide. Hide objects with a click to...
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Better safe than sorry: Duplicate your presentation before editing
Better safe than sorry: Duplicate your presentation before editing
Before editing a finished PowerPoint slide, always duplicate it first. Right-click the slide, select "Duplicate Slide," then make your changes on the copy. If you're happy with the result, delete...
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Fill letters with your favorite photo in just two steps
Fill letters with your favorite photo in just two steps
Add a photo as your PowerPoint slide background, then insert a large, bold text box over it. Draw a rectangle covering the entire slide, select both the rectangle and text...
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