Course outline for
Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 - Intermediate

Section 1: Advanced File Tasks

Lesson 1.1: Using My Computer within PowerPoint

Navigating With My Computer

Performing Basic Tasks with My Computer

Changing Views with My Computer

Using the My Computer Toolbar

Using the My Places Toolbar

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.2: Saving Your Files

Using File Formats

Exporting a File to PDF

Using File Properties

Using Auto Recover

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.3: Using Templates

Opening a Template

Using a Template

Downloading Templates

Creating a Template

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 1.4: Navigating the Slide Show.

Navigating the Slide Show

Using the Navigation Buttons

Using the Pointer Button

Step-By-Step

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Section 1: Case Study

Section 1: Review Questions

Section 2: Adding Tables and Charts

Lesson 2.1: Creating and Working with Tables

Inserting a Table

Drawing a Table

Using the Table Tools Tab

Working with Cells

Inserting an Excel Table

The Insert Excel Table Tabs

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.2: Formatting a Table

Setting Style Options

Setting Table Styles

Changing the Shade of a Fill

Applying Borders

Adding Effects

Drawing Borders

Adding and Formatting WordArt

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.3: Working with Charts and Graphs

Creating and Linking Worksheet Charts and Graphs

Chart Tools Tab

Incorporating Titles and Data

Legends and Labels

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 2.4: Working with SmartArt

Creating SmartArt

SmartArt Tools

Resizing Diagrams

Inserting a SmartArt Graphic from a Slide

Step-By-Step

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Section 2: Case Study

Section 2: Review Questions

Section 3: Adding Graphics

Lesson 3.1: Customizing Your Diagrams

Inserting a Symbol or Special Character

Adding and Editing Shapes

Changing Diagram Types and Design Schemes

Incorporating Text

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.2: Working with Text Boxes

Adding a Text Box

Selecting Text Boxes

Deleting a Text Box

Moving a Text Box

Resizing a Text Box

Rotating a Text Box

Formatting a Text Box

The Drawing Tools Tab

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.3: ClipArt

Searching for ClipArt

Inserting ClipArt

Formatting ClipArt

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 3.4: Other Illustrations

Inserting a Photo from a File

Inserting a Photo Album

Updating a Photo Album

Step-By-Step

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Section 3: Case Study

Section 3: Review Questions

Section 4: Adding Audio/Visual Effects

Lesson 4.1: Adding a Movie

Insert Movie from the Clip Organizer or File

Movie Tools

Deleting a Movie

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.2: Adding a Sound Clip

Insert Sound Clip from Clip Organizer or File

Sound Tools

Recording a Sound

Playing a CD

Deleting a Sound

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.3: Using Animation

Entrance, Emphasis and Exit Effects

Add and Draw Motion Paths

Step-By-Step

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Lesson 4.4: Advanced Animation Options

Speeds and Timing Options

Using Slide Transitions

Creating a Custom Animation

Step-By-Step

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Section 4: Case Study

Section 4: Review Questions

Index