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Task Pane in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac

The Task Pane is a docked area within the PowerPoint 2016 for Mac interface that provides more options than dialog boxes. Also, unlike most dialog boxes which cover the Slide Area, you can view both the active slide(s) and the Task Pane at the same time. The Task Pane, therefore, provides a more streamlined experience. In fact, all the options within the Format dialog boxes from older versions of PowerPoint are now available within the new Format Task Panes in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac.

Learn about the Task Pane in PowerPoint 2016 for Mac.

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Tagged as: Mac, Office 2016, Office for Mac, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint for Mac, Task Pane, Tutorials

Task Pane in PowerPoint for the Web

The Task Pane option is not as widely available in PowerPoint for the Web as you can find within desktop versions, but some features do have Task Panes. Since PowerPoint for the Web is an evolving web application, you may possibly see more Task Panes in the future.

Learn about the Task Pane in PowerPoint for the Web.

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Tagged as: PowerPoint for the Web, Task Pane, Tutorials

PowerPoint and Presenting News: September 11, 2018

We first look at the topic of Corporate Branding and PowerPoint in an exclusive conversation with Frederik Dessau of SkabelonDesign. If someone wants a visual to express a bright idea, chances are they will use a picture of a light bulb! And probably there are thousands of people who decide to use that picture of a light bulb for the same reason – and that’s made it a visual cliché! We explore alternatives for visual clichés pertaining to the light bulb.

PowerPoint users of all versions can learn about Size Differences pertaining to Slide Dimensions in PowerPoint. PowerPoint 2016 for Windows will learn about Corrections and Color Options for Picture Backgrounds. PowerPoint Online users can find out about Inserting Pictures, Inserting Online Pictures, and Changing Pictures. 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.

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Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint

Resize, Rotate, and Flip Pictures in PowerPoint for the Web

Beyond picture enhancement options such as Picture Styles, there are some very significant yet basic picture editing options that you should consider. These include learning how you can Resize, Rotate, and Flip pictures. All of these options help you to enhance the look of your inserted pictures.

Learn how to resize, rotate, and flip pictures in PowerPoint for the Web.

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Tagged as: Flip, Pictures, PowerPoint for the Web, Resize, Rotate, Tutorials

How Will Argentine Tango Skills Make You a Better Presenter?

By Claudyne Wilder

In my Get to the Message Workshop, we experiment using Argentine Tango skills to become more connected and engaged with the audience.

Upright Posture Is Crucial to Look Confident

Just by a person’s stance, each audience member makes a decision on that presenter’s level of confidence. People are told to stand up straight all the time, but there are conflicting views on how to do it. Tango provides clear guidelines on how to stand up straight.

• Roll your shoulders back so your scapula drops.
• Bring your ribs together to protect your back.
• Stand on your big toe mounds and your heel. Why? Standing on your big toe mounds makes you use your inner muscles. Your heel makes you use your hamstrings.
• Project your sternum forward and upwards all the while keeping your ribs together. This makes you raise your head.

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Tagged as: Claudyne Wilder, Guest Post, Presentation Skills, Tango