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Whenever you want to add a dash, you choose from one of the dashes available to type in your keyboard. However, these are normal breaking dashes. Let us imagine that you want to type a date in a format such as 10-10-2023. However, if this date happens to be near the edge of the slide or a text box, part of the date may show up in the next line. The solution is to type in a non-breaking dash that will ensure that the date we explored above stays in the same line without breaking up between two lines.
Learn how you can add non-breaking dashes in PowerPoint for Windows.
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PowerPoint 365
Tagged as: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Symbol, Text, Tutorials
Do you need to draw two lines so that they are angled out at a certain value from each other? Do you need to do so accurately so that these drawings can be used in reports, research findings, education and elsewhere? There is no automated option within PowerPoint to do so, but you can still attain some amazing results if you know where and how to get started. To achieve these results, we will use a combination of drawing, rotating, and grouping techniques.
Learn how you can draw a shape at an angle to another shape.
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PowerPoint All Versions
Tagged as: Drawing, Graphics, Mac OS, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, PowerPoint 365, Shapes, Tutorials
Harvey Balls are a visual tool that can be used to depict five different levels or stages of a concept, idea, or project. These round ideograms consist of a circle with quarters added or subtracted to represent different degrees of completion or progress. They offer an excellent way for teams and individuals to visually communicate status updates, goals achieved, and work remaining in an easy-to-understand format. These five states span between start and completion.
Learn how you can quickly create Harvey Balls in PowerPoint for Mac.
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PowerPoint 365
Tagged as: Charting, Diagrams, Mac OS, Microsoft 365, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Tutorials
Have you heard the term, executive presence? You may have noticed some people can take command of a room just by walking in. We bring you an exclusive post on this topic. We then bring you useful keyboard shortcuts that work within Excel 365 for Windows. We next look at a post by AlexAnndra Ontra, who talks about improving your presentation before you open PowerPoint.
We explore three ways to bring in Harvey balls in PowerPoint for Windows. We then look at using Arc and Pie shapes in PowerPoint. We also bring you quotes, press releases, and templates from the last few days.
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Ezine
Tagged as: Ezine, Indezine, News, PowerPoint
Making professional graphics in PowerPoint isn’t easy because it isn’t about designing cool slides. You want to design interesting visuals that communicate your message succinctly to your audience.
When I begin a design project in PowerPoint, I first review the content, find the best way to visualize the information, and then render the infographic. It takes time and skill to design professional graphics, no matter the software. Unfortunately, I don’t always have the time to process the details and then conceptualize a graphic for that content. Sometimes I’m stuck on what graphic type would best visualize the information or how to create it within my client’s short turnaround time.
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Guest Posts
Tagged as: Build-a-Graphic, Clip Media, Guest Post, Mike Parkinson
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