PowerPoint and Presenting Stuff

PowerPoint Best Practices eBook from think-cell: Conversation with Akash Choudhary

        As a Product Marketing Manager at think-cell, Akash Choudhary brings a wealth of expertise in strategic product positioning and effective go-to-market strategies. With a passion for technology and a deep understanding of customer needs, he excels in translating complex technical features into compelling value propositions. His keen eye for market trends and a customer-centric approach helps Akash be dedicated to driving the success of think-cell’s innovative products.

In this conversation, Akash discusses think-cell’s new PowerPoint Best Practices eBook.

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Filed Under: Interviews
Tagged as: Add-in, Akash Choudhary, Books, Interviews, Think-cell

PowerPoint and Presenting News: June 20, 2023

We first explore why you should look at using nonbreaking spaces in PowerPoint, and how do you insert one. Next, we feature Jonathan Schwabish, who introduces us to his new book, Data Visualization in Excel. Yes, although the book title says ‘Excel,’ everything is applicable for charts in PowerPoint as well. Then, we bring you Rick Altman, host of the annual Presentation Summit conference, who talks about the next event happening this October in Monterey, California.

We also bring you quotes, press releases, and templates from the last few days.

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

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

Presentation Summit 2023: Conversation with Rick Altman

    Rick Altman has been hired by hundreds of companies, listened to by tens of thousands of professionals, and read by millions of people, all of whom seek better results with their presentation content and delivery. He covers the whole industry, from message crafting, through presentation design, slide creation, software technique, and delivery. He is the host of the Presentation Summit, now in its 21st season as the most prominent learning event for the presentation community.

In this conversation, he talks about the upcoming Presentation Summit being held later this year for in-person attendees from October 15 to 18 in Monterey Bay, CA, United States. A follow-up virtual event is lined up from November 5 to 8, 2023.

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Filed Under: Events
Tagged as: Events, Interviews, Presentation Summit, Rick Altman

Data Visualization in Excel: Conversation with Jonathan Schwabish

        Jonathan Schwabish is an economist at the Urban Institute where he researches programs that support low-income communities. In addition to that work, he is a writer, teacher, and a leading voice for clarity and accessibility in how researchers communicate their analyses. He helps nonprofits, research institutions, and governments at all levels improve how they communicate their work and findings to their partners, constituents, and citizens. You can find out more about Jon and his work on his site, PolicyViz, and sign up for his newsletter here.

In this conversation, he talks about his new book, Data Visualization in Excel.

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Filed Under: Interviews
Tagged as: Books, Data, Excel, Interviews, Jon Schwabish

Insert a Nonbreaking Space in PowerPoint for Windows

Typing a space seems simple enough – just press the spacebar on your keyboard. However, what many people don’t realize is that this action only adds a regular breaking space. Occasionally, you may require a specific type of spacing within a sentence. This could be to prevent words from being split across two separate lines. In such cases, it’s important to use appropriate spacing techniques that ensure the text stays legible and easy to understand. One effective way of achieving this is by using a nonbreaking space.

Learn how you can add non-breaking spaces in PowerPoint for Windows.

Filed Under: PowerPoint All Versions
Tagged as: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Symbol, Text, Tutorials