This tutorial explains some of the basic features of Microsoft PowerPoint. Most of the screenshots were obtained from Microsoft 2000 for Windows, but will appear very similar in PowerPoint 97 for Windows and PowerPoint 98 for Macintosh, unless otherwise specified. Check with your instructor if you are not sure how to launch PowerPoint on the computer you are using. There are several ways to view your work in PowerPoint. To change the view use the View menu or the buttons in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Outline Provides a large text outline area.
Slide Shows a graphic view of the current slide. Page Provides a large area to view the speaker notes on a slide. In 2000, to get this view, click on the View menu, and select Notes Page . Press the Escape key if you wish to exit the Slide Show before it ends. The Zoom adjuster lets you alter how large your slides appear on the screen relative to full-screen presentation mode.