PowerPoint Features and Functions

What is PowerPoint primarily used for?

• Creating spreadsheets

• Designing presentations

• Writing code

• Editing photos

When you first open PowerPoint, what screen are you likely to see?

• A blank presentation

• The start screen

• A template selection

• A tutorial

What is the ribbon?

• A tool specifically for adding images

• A collection of tools and features

• A type of presentation theme

• A guide for new users

What feature is found in the Font group on the ribbon?

• Text box options

• Slide transitions

• Slide templates

• Bold, italics, font color, and size

What does the arrow in the bottom right corner of some ribbon groups do?

• Closes PowerPoint

• Hides the group

• Shows additional options in that group

• Minimizes the ribbon

How can you minimize the ribbon if it's taking up too much space?

• Click the arrow in the upper-right corner

• Click 'Minimize' on the toolbar
• Use keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Z
• Close the presentation

What is the Tell me feature in PowerPoint?

• A tool for telling stories in presentations

• A feature that gives you presentation tips

• A place to review slides in a presentation

• A search bar to find commands or tools quickly

What is the Quick Access Toolbar used for?

• To preview slide transitions
• To adjust font sizes
• To access frequently used commands

• To change slide layouts

How can you add commands to the Quick Access Toolbar?

• Right-click the toolbar

• Click the tiny arrow next to the toolbar and choose the commands

• Drag and drop commands from the ribbon

The ​ (a)   ​tab reveals the ribbon that includes options to turn the rulers, gridlines, and guides on or off

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