What is Powerpoint?
PowerPoint is Microsoft© Office's presentation program. Most commonly the program is used to create slides for an on-screen computer-based presentation. You can also print handouts of the presentation, print an outline, notes, or the entire presentation.
Reminder: PowerPoint 2003 is also available on eGCC computers. Look for it in the Programs menu.
Faculty frequently use PowerPoint to deliver course materials to students via the web. The following brief tutorial demonstrates how to open, download, save, and print these materials:
Accessing PowerPoint Course Materials -- although this tutorial was recorded using PowerPoint 2003 the basics techniques also work for PowerPoint 2007.
Printer-Friendly Guide: PowerPoint 2007 Basics Quick Guide
2003 to 2007 Guide: With this interactive resource you can select a menu option in 2003 and see where it's location is in 2007. (Click run twice to launch the program.)
Excel Reference Guide: Each sheet contains a menu item. The left side contains the Office 2003 item and the right side contains the Office 2007 equivalent. (Open to view contents.)
Tutorial Menu
The self-running tutorials below demonstrate the basic skills needed to create a Powerpoint presentation.
- Overview -- New PowerPoint Features for 2007
- Basic Skills
- Home Tab
- Home Tab
- Design Tab
- Slide Show Tab
- Review Tab
