PowerPoint as a Word Processor

Sixth graders used PowerPoint to organize and work on a lengthy country report over a period of time rather than using Microsoft Word.  

A Few Tips:

• Before preparing any slides, change the Page Setup (from File) to Custom, and change the dimensions to 8.5" and 11" rather than the Custom default settings.  This will permit the objects placed on the slides to print to the correct size rather than everything being reduced to fit within the default margins.  This is preferred so students still have to consider "white space", layout, balance, etc. as they work on the report.
  
• Be sure to use an auto-layout so the title text will be visible in the outline.  It makes it easier to work throughout the presentation.
  
• If you wish to use WordArt for the slide title, change the original text box title text's color to white.  The "old" text will not show on the slide but will appear in the outline.  The WordArt will appear how you created it.

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Last updated June 23, 2011 ~ Mrs. K. Bradley
kbradley@otsegoknights.org