PowerPoint and Presenting News: September 23, 2025

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This issue focuses on presentation structure, visual storytelling, and slide clarity—offering helpful tutorials, templates, and thought leadership for PowerPoint users at every level.

1. PowerPoint Fluency

Highlights the importance of slide titles and well‑structured storytelling. Encourages the use of clear, guiding titles so audiences can follow the flow. Also mentions a survey by Nolan Haims about how bullet points are used (or overused) in presentations.

2. Hiding Slide Titles in PowerPoint

A guide explaining why you might want to hide slide titles (for aesthetic or design reasons) and several methods to do so without losing structure, navigation, or accessibility.

3. Jigsaw Shapes Kit

A downloadable resource: a kit of full‑slide jigsaw shapes in different styles (arrows, hearts, ovals, rounded squares) and sizes (small, medium, large), in both standard and widescreen formats. Good for creative layouts.

4. Conversation with Nolan Haims

Discussion around a survey exploring whether bullet points help or hinder presentations. Nolan Haims reflects on visual communication, audience attention, and best practices.

5. Presentation Summit 2025: Conversations with Speakers

Feature on upcoming sessions from Presentation Summit 2025 (Oct 19‑22, virtual). Includes interviews with speakers like Mike Parkinson, Bob van Duuren, discussing designing for attention and communication that goes beyond visuals.

Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.