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Thoughts and impressions of happenings in the world of PowerPoint and presentations, continuously updated since 2003.
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Mike Power started Neuxpower 29 years ago, which means a big anniversary is coming up next year! Neuxpower is the company behind the popular file compressor, NXPowerLite, the cool PowerPoint add-in, Slidewise, and the soon-to-arrive Word add-in, Wordwise. Mike loves designing useful software, and right now he’s focused on making Slidewise even more powerful and easy to use.
In this conversation, Mike talks about the new NXPowerLite 11.
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Interviews
Tagged as: Interviews, Mike Power, Neuxpower, NXPowerlite
In this issue, we explore how what you show, and what you choose not to show—shapes every presentation. From the practical skill of hiding and unhiding slides, we learn how to keep content focused while still keeping valuable backup material within reach. Hidden slides act as a “backstage area,” letting presenters stay flexible without overwhelming their audience. Alongside this, we draw inspiration from Isabel Allende’s thoughts on creativity, reminding us that expression thrives on both discipline and imagination. Finally, we revisit the importance of visual awareness through color perception, showing that even small design choices influence how messages are received. Together, these ideas highlight the balance between control, creativity, and clarity.
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
Ever created a slide that you just couldn’t delete? It’s like a “just-in-case” drawer in your presentation. You may not use it often, but you know it could come in handy. Now imagine you’re presenting and moving through your slides, and suddenly that drawer opens in front of everyone. Notes, extra data, maybe even unfinished thoughts show up on the screen. Not a great moment. So, in this tutorial, we will explore the entire gamut of hiding and unhiding slides, learn about pro tips, and look at some caveats.
Learn how to hide and unhide slides in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.
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PowerPoint 365
Tagged as: Hide, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Tutorials, Unhide
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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Guest Posts
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
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