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Gil Segal is the creator of ToolsToo Pro for PowerPoint and an expert technologist with a deep understanding of a wide range of architectures, tools, and technologies and their impact. Gil is always on the lookout for ways to automate manual tasks in any software he uses and has been a PowerPoint power-user since the mid 90’s.
In this conversation, Gil discusses the new version 12.1 of ToolsToo Pro for PowerPoint.
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In this issue, we explore how timeless principles meet modern presentation practice. Drawing inspiration from lessons as far back as 1832, we see that clarity of thought and purpose has always been at the heart of effective communication. That same discipline applies today when you reset slides to restore structure and consistency, ensuring your content aligns with the intended design. We also look at applying theme colors and fonts—small choices that create a cohesive visual identity across every slide. Together, these ideas remind us that while tools evolve, great presentations still rely on clear structure, thoughtful design, and enduring principles of communication.
Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.
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Ezine
Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint
Applying Theme Colors and Theme Fonts in PowerPoint gives you a quick, precise way to refresh your presentation’s look without committing to a full theme or template overhaul. Whether you want a subtle visual update or need to match brand guidelines, PowerPoint lets you mix and match coordinated color palettes and font pairs with ease. This tutorial walks you through where to find these options, how to preview them, and the best ways to apply them across your slides. With a few thoughtful choices, you can elevate clarity, consistency, and visual impact in minutes.
Learn how to apply Theme Colors and Theme Fonts in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.
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PowerPoint 365
Tagged as: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Templates, Theme Colors, Theme Fonts, Themes, Tutorials
In this issue, we explore how presentations evolve when ideas, tools, and inspiration come together. We begin with practical skills such as selecting slides in PowerPoint—small techniques that dramatically improve how you organize and manage large decks. We then look at innovation in presentation workflows through conversations with creators like Andreja Zujkovic of DeckFinder and Kartik Sundar of TeamSlide, whose tools help teams find, reuse, and even generate slides faster. These advances reflect a broader shift toward smarter presentation ecosystems where content is searchable, reusable, and increasingly AI-assisted. Finally, we turn to storytelling and influence, drawing inspiration from the Cyrano parable and Rodney Saulsberry’s exploration of the mogul mindset of Michael Jackson—reminding us that great presentations blend technology with timeless narrative power.
Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.
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Ezine
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Occasionally, you may encounter slides that are difficult to view comfortably. When slide elements don’t seem to have any visual cohesion, audiences shift their focus from the speaker to the screen, trying to interpret what they see. When that happens, the message itself becomes secondary. At this stage, the goal is to remove unnecessary formatting and restore a simpler structure to the slide. You may also need to adjust the position, size, and text layout of the placeholders to re-establish order and clarity. Fortunately, PowerPoint offers a straightforward, one-click way to address this: the Reset option.
Learn how to reset your slide formatting with one click in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.
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PowerPoint 365
Tagged as: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Reset, Tutorials
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