ICT Class 6 - Ms Powerpoint Notes

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MS PowerPoint

Welcome to the chapter on MS PowerPoint for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn what MS PowerPoint is, how to create presentations, add slides, insert pictures and text, and use animations. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to make your own presentations and show them to others!

Introduction

MS PowerPoint is a computer program used to make presentations. Presentations are a way to show information using slides. Slides can have text, pictures, charts, and more.

Starting MS PowerPoint

  • Click on the MS PowerPoint icon to open the program.
  • You will see a blank presentation with one slide.

Creating Slides

  • Each page in PowerPoint is called a slide.
  • To add a new slide, click "New Slide" on the toolbar.
  • You can choose different layouts for your slides.

Adding Text and Pictures

  • Click on the text box to type your information.
  • To add a picture, click "Insert" > "Picture" and choose an image from your computer.
  • You can move and resize text and pictures on your slide.

Using Animations and Transitions

  • Animations make text and pictures move or appear in a special way.
  • Transitions are effects that happen when you move from one slide to another.
  • Find these options in the "Animations" and "Transitions" tabs.

Saving and Showing Your Presentation

  • Click "File" > "Save" to save your work.
  • To show your presentation, click "Slide Show" and then "From Beginning".

Fun Activity: Make a Presentation!

Create a presentation about your favorite animal or hobby. Add pictures, text, and use animations to make it interesting!

Summary

  • MS PowerPoint is used to make presentations with slides.
  • You can add text, pictures, animations, and transitions.
  • Presentations help you share information in a fun way.

Practice Questions

  1. What is a slide in MS PowerPoint?
  2. How do you add a new slide?
  3. Name two things you can insert into a slide.
  4. What is an animation?
  5. How do you start a slide show?

Challenge Yourself

  • Make a three-slide presentation about your school.
  • Use at least one animation and one transition in your presentation.

Did You Know?

  • MS PowerPoint is used by students, teachers, and professionals all over the world!
  • You can print your slides or share them online.

Glossary

  • Slide: A single page in a presentation.
  • Animation: A special effect for text or pictures.
  • Transition: An effect when moving from one slide to another.
  • Presentation: A group of slides shown to others.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. A single page in a presentation.
  2. Click "New Slide" on the toolbar.
  3. Text and pictures (also charts, shapes, etc.).
  4. A special effect that makes text or pictures move or appear.
  5. Click "Slide Show" and then "From Beginning".

Use MS PowerPoint to make creative presentations and share your ideas!