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Resizing Shapes in PowerPoint 365 for Mac

You typically insert shapes on a slide, by clicking or click-dragging, but even then, you may realize that the shape you placed is not the perfect size. Do you want it larger, or a wee bit smaller? Either way, it’s easy to make the size change in a jiffy, right inside PowerPoint.

Learn how to resize shapes in PowerPoint 365 for Mac.

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Tagged as: Mac, Microsoft 365, Office 365, Office for Mac, PowerPoint 365, PowerPoint for Mac, Shapes, Tutorials

PowerPoint and Presenting News: December 13, 2022

We first feature a gaming template for PowerPoint, which is for a memory game from Kacharuk Marukpitak. Kacharuk talks about why he created this template and also why this is free. Diana Robertson of Toastmasters International shares four actionable ways to ramp up your confidence while Paul Carroll explains what to include within a great farewell speech.

We then bring you a tutorial on ways to insert shapes in PowerPoint 365 for Mac users. 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.

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Resizing Shapes in PowerPoint 365 for Windows

You typically insert shapes on a slide, by clicking or click-dragging, but even then, you may realize that the shape you placed is not the perfect size. Do you want it larger, or a wee bit smaller? Either way, it’s easy to make the size change in a jiffy, right inside PowerPoint.

Learn how to resize shapes in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.

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Tagged as: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Resize, Shapes, Tutorials

How to Make a Great Farewell Speech

By Paul Carroll, Toastmasters International

When your boss is moving on to a new organization or retiring, you may find that you are asked to give a speech at a leaving do. This is an opportunity to celebrate someone’s career and have a bit of fun at their expense. The challenge is getting the balance right, as well as overcoming any nerves you may feel as you prepare to speak in front of your colleagues.

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Tagged as: Guest Post, Paul Carroll, Public Speaking, Speaking, Toastmasters

Four Actionable Ways to Ramp up Your Confidence

By Diana Robertson, Toastmasters International

Have you ever found yourself thinking “I will be … when …”? Perhaps you caught yourself having this thought, “I will be confident in myself when I get the promotion I’ve been going for”, or “I will be confident in my abilities when I create something valuable”. The list goes on.

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Tagged as: Guest Post, Presentation Skills, Toastmasters