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Differences between PowerPoint and Microsoft Sway

If the question is about differences between PowerPoint and Sway, then there are certainly more differences than similarities. Both are different products, intended for different audiences, and even the way in which you create and save files is not so similar for both programs. Yes, there are similarities—and that may be because both create presentations, and can include text, pictures, multimedia, and more.

Explore the differences between PowerPoint and Microsoft Sway.

Filed Under: Sway
Tagged as: Online Presentations, PowerPoint, Sway, Tutorials

PowerPoint and Presenting News: February 12, 2019

We first look at getting started with Microsoft Sway and creating online presentations. We then feature Claudyne Wilder who provides tips so that you are better prepared for your next presentation. We also bring back an older feature in which Hermann Narez explains how you can choose pictures effectively for slides.

PowerPoint users of all versions will learn about creating outlines in Excel. PowerPoint 2016 for Windows users can explore how to Import Outlines. PowerPoint 2016 for Mac will learn about Gradient Stops for gradient fills, and how to Add Texture Fills to Shapes. And if that wasn’t enough for this week, make sure you do not miss the quotes, press releases, and templates released in the last week.

Stay informed about updated tutorials and happenings related to PowerPoint and presenting.

Filed Under: Ezine
Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint

Tiling Options in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac

Tiling options are available when you add texture fills to shapes or even use a picture as a fill for a shape. Tiling can really make a difference to your shape fill. Just play around with the tiling options in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac, explained in this tutorial.

Explore tiling options for textures in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac.

Filed Under: PowerPoint 2016
Tagged as: Mac, Office 2016, Office for Mac, Picture Fills, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint for Mac, Shapes, Texture Fills, Tiling Options, Tutorials

Add Texture Fills to Shapes in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac

PowerPoint’s fill options for shapes are extensive. The texture fills incidentally are not too different from picture fills, other than the fact that they can be tiled. PowerPoint includes a built-in library of textures, and you can also import any picture, to be used as a texture.

Add texture fills to shapes in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac.

Filed Under: PowerPoint 2016
Tagged as: Mac, Office 2016, Office for Mac, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint for Mac, Shapes, Texture Fills, Textures, Tutorials

PowerPoint and Presenting News: February 5, 2019

We first bring you a post by Kurt Dupont who wonders, “But, when you put your images into PowerPoint, do your images remain high resolution? Or does PowerPoint compress images?” We also feature Jeremey Donovan who speaks about his book, Speaker, Leader, Champion. We then look at a callout example that will help you be inspired for design ideas in your next PowerPoint slide. We then look at how you can change the unit of measurement in Windows 10.

PowerPoint 2016 for Windows users can learn about the Tell Me feature, and explore Outline Pane Options. PowerPoint 2016 for Mac can explore tutorials on Adding Gradient Fills to Shapes and More Gradients. And if that wasn’t enough for this week, make sure you do not miss the quotes, press releases, and templates released in the last week.

Stay informed about updated tutorials and happenings related to PowerPoint and presenting.

Filed Under: Ezine
Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint