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Isabel Allende, the famous Chilean author whose more than 20 books have sold more than 67 million copies in 35 languages, is an excellent role model for the creative process. I had the rare opportunity to meet and chat with Allende at a book-signing event for her latest novel, Violeta. In an effort to learn from a master writer, I asked her whether she followed Stephen Covey’s advice about beginning with the end in mind. Does she know how her novels will end when she begins to write? Her answer was an emphatic “No! Never! I just start writing; the end comes to me as the process unfolds.”
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Tagged as: Creativity, Guest Post, Jerry Weissman
In this issue, we explore how efficiency, automation, and visual consistency come together to elevate everyday presentation workflows. We begin with simple yet powerful techniques like duplicating slides—small actions that can significantly speed up creation and experimentation within your deck. From there, we look at innovations such as ToolsToo 12.1, where automation reduces repetitive tasks and allows you to focus on thinking rather than clicking. Finally, we turn to creating color-coordinated, branded slides using PresenterMedia, ensuring that every presentation not only works efficiently but also looks cohesive and professional. Together, these ideas show that great presentations emerge when smart processes meet consistent design.
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
Duplicating slides in PowerPoint 365 for Windows is a simple yet powerful technique that can dramatically speed up your workflow. Whether you’re building a presentation from a consistent template, reusing layouts, or experimenting with variations of a design, duplication helps you work smarter with minimal effort. This guide walks you through the different ways to duplicate slides: using right click menus, keyboard shortcuts, and the Ribbon, so you can choose the method that fits your style. Mastering this small skill can make a big difference in how efficiently you create, refine, and deliver your presentations.
Learn quick methods to duplicate slides in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.
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PowerPoint 365
Tagged as: Duplicate, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Tutorials
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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Interviews
Tagged as: Add-in, Gil Segal, Interviews, ToolsToo
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.
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Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint
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