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ICT Class 7 - Ms Powerpoint Notes

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MS PowerPoint

Welcome to the chapter on MS PowerPoint for Class 7. In this chapter, you will learn how to create presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to make slides, add text and images, use animations, and present your ideas clearly!

Introduction

MS PowerPoint is a software used to create presentations. Presentations are a series of slides that help you share information with others in a visual way.

Starting MS PowerPoint

  • Click on the PowerPoint icon to open the program.
  • Choose Blank Presentation or select a template.

Parts of PowerPoint Window

  • Title Bar: Shows the name of your presentation.
  • Ribbon: Contains tabs like Home, Insert, Design, etc.
  • Slide Pane: Shows the current slide you are working on.
  • Slides Tab: Shows thumbnails of all slides.
  • Notes Pane: Add notes for each slide.

Creating Slides

  • Click New Slide to add a slide.
  • Choose a layout (Title Slide, Content Slide, etc.).
  • Type your text in the placeholders.

Adding Text, Images, and Shapes

  • Use the Insert tab to add pictures, shapes, charts, and more.
  • Resize and move objects as needed.

Using Animations and Transitions

  • Animations make text and images move on a slide.
  • Transitions add effects when moving from one slide to another.
  • Find these options in the Animations and Transitions tabs.

Saving and Presenting

  • Click File > Save to save your work.
  • Use Slide Show tab to present your slides.
  • Press F5 to start the presentation from the beginning.

Fun Activity: Make Your Own Presentation!

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

Summary

  • MS PowerPoint helps you create and show presentations.
  • You can add slides, text, images, shapes, animations, and transitions.
  • Presentations make sharing information easy and fun.

Practice Questions

  1. What is MS PowerPoint used for?
  2. How do you add a new slide?
  3. Name two things you can insert into a slide.
  4. What is the difference between animation and transition?
  5. How do you start a slide show?

Challenge Yourself

  • Make a three-slide presentation about your favorite animal.
  • Try using at least two different transitions and two animations.

Did You Know?

  • PowerPoint was first released in 1987!
  • You can print your slides as handouts for your audience.

Glossary

  • Presentation: A set of slides to share information.
  • Slide: One page in a presentation.
  • Animation: Movement of objects on a slide.
  • Transition: Effect when moving from one slide to another.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. To create and show presentations.
  2. Click "New Slide" in the Home tab.
  3. Images, shapes, charts, text boxes, etc.
  4. Animation is for objects on a slide; transition is for moving between slides.
  5. Press F5 or use the Slide Show tab.

Use MS PowerPoint to make your ideas come alive with slides!

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