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ICT Class 9 - Ms Powerpoint Notes

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MS PowerPoint

Welcome to the chapter on MS PowerPoint for Class 9. In this chapter, you will learn about Microsoft PowerPoint, its features, how to create presentations, and tips for making your slides effective. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to create, edit, and present slideshows for school projects and more!

Introduction

MS PowerPoint is a popular software used to create presentations. Presentations are a collection of slides that can include text, images, charts, animations, and more. PowerPoint is widely used in schools, colleges, and offices to share information in a visual and engaging way.

Starting MS PowerPoint

  • Click on the PowerPoint icon on your computer or search for "PowerPoint" in the Start menu.
  • Choose "Blank Presentation" or select a template to start.

Parts of the PowerPoint Window

  • Title Bar: Shows the name of your presentation.
  • Ribbon: Contains tabs like Home, Insert, Design, etc., with different tools.
  • Slides Pane: Shows all the slides in your presentation.
  • Slide Area: The main area where you design your slide.
  • Notes Pane: Add notes for each slide.

Creating a Presentation

  • Click "New Slide" to add more slides.
  • Type your text in the placeholders.
  • Use "Insert" to add pictures, shapes, charts, or videos.
  • Choose a design or theme from the "Design" tab.

Working with Slides

  • Rearrange slides by dragging them in the Slides Pane.
  • Delete a slide by right-clicking and selecting "Delete Slide".
  • Duplicate a slide by right-clicking and selecting "Duplicate Slide".

Adding Animations and Transitions

  • Use the "Animations" tab to add effects to text and objects.
  • Use the "Transitions" tab to add effects between slides.

Presenting Your Slides

  • Click "Slide Show" to start your presentation from the beginning.
  • Use the arrow keys to move between slides.
  • Press "Esc" to exit the slideshow.

Tips for Effective Presentations

  • Keep slides simple and clear.
  • Use bullet points for important information.
  • Add images and charts to make slides interesting.
  • Do not use too many animations or colors.
  • Practice your presentation before showing it to others.

Practice Questions

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

Challenge Yourself

  • Create a 5-slide presentation about your favorite hobby. Add pictures and use at least one animation and one transition.
  • Try using a template and change the theme colors.

Did You Know?

  • PowerPoint presentations are called "slideshows".
  • You can save your presentation as a PDF or even print your slides.

Glossary

  • Slide: A single page in a presentation.
  • Transition: The effect when moving from one slide to another.
  • Animation: The effect applied to text or objects on a slide.
  • Template: A ready-made design for your presentation.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. To create and show presentations or slideshows.
  2. Pictures, charts, videos, shapes, etc. (any two).
  3. Click "New Slide" in the Home tab.
  4. Animation is for objects/text on a slide; transition is for moving between slides.
  5. Click "Slide Show" or press F5.

Practice making presentations to share your ideas in a creative way!

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