Lecture Notes: Class 4
Inserting and Formatting
Images in PowerPoint
Objective:
To understand how to insert, resize, and format images in PowerPoint
slides for creating visually appealing presentations.
Topics Covered:
1. Inserting
images from files and online sources.
2. Resizing,
cropping, and rotating images.
3. Applying
picture effects (shadows, borders, etc.).
1. Inserting Images from Files and Online Sources
Images enhance the quality of presentations, making them more engaging
and easier to understand. PowerPoint allows you to insert images from two
primary sources:
a. Inserting Images from a File
- Step 1: Go to
the Insert tab on the Ribbon.
- Step 2: Click
on Pictures and choose This Device to insert an image from
your computer.
- Step 3: Browse
for the image file, select it, and click Insert.
b. Inserting Online Pictures
- Step 1: Go to
the Insert tab and click on Pictures.
- Step 2: Choose
Online Pictures from the dropdown menu.
- Step 3: Use
Bing search to find an image, select the desired image, and click Insert.
Tip: Ensure that online images are
properly credited or licensed for use.
2. Resizing, Cropping, and Rotating Images
a. Resizing Images
- After
inserting an image, you can resize it by selecting the image and dragging
one of the corner handles while holding the Shift key (to
maintain aspect ratio).
- You can
also adjust the size using the Height and Width fields in
the Format tab under Picture Tools.
b. Cropping Images
- Cropping
helps to remove unwanted parts of an image or focus on a specific section.
- Step 1: Select
the image and go to the Format tab.
- Step 2: Click Crop
in the Size group.
- Step 3: Use
the black cropping handles to cut the edges of the image.
- Step 4: Press Enter
or click outside the image to finalize the crop.
c. Rotating Images
- To
rotate an image, select it and use the Rotation Handle (a circular
arrow at the top of the image).
- You can
also rotate by specific degrees by selecting the image, going to the Format
tab, and using the Rotate options.
3. Applying Picture Effects (Shadows, Borders, etc.)
PowerPoint offers a variety of effects to enhance images, such as
shadows, borders, reflections, and more.
a. Adding Picture Borders
- Step 1: Select
the image, and in the Format tab under Picture Tools, click Picture
Border.
- Step 2: Choose
the color and weight (thickness) for the border.
b. Applying Shadows
- Step 1: Go to
the Format tab and click Picture Effects.
- Step 2: Hover
over Shadow, and you’ll see various shadow options (outer, inner,
perspective).
- Step 3: Click
on the shadow effect you want to apply.
c. Using Picture Styles
- In the Format
tab under Picture Styles, PowerPoint provides pre-designed styles
that combine borders, shadows, reflections, and more.
- Hover
over different Picture Styles to preview them and click to apply
your desired style.
Lab Task: Create a Presentation about a Famous
Monument or Place
Task:
- Create a
5-slide presentation about a famous monument or place.
- Insert
relevant images and format them by resizing, cropping, rotating, and
applying picture effects.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Slide 1: Title
Slide
o
Title: The Eiffel Tower
o
Insert an image of the Eiffel Tower using Insert
> Pictures > This Device/Online.
o
Resize the image to fit within the slide’s content
area.
2. Slide 2: Historical
Background
o
Insert an image showing the Eiffel Tower in an early
historical period.
o
Crop the image to focus on the tower.
o
Add a Picture Border (choose a simple color
like black) and apply a Shadow.
3. Slide 3: Architectural
Design
o
Insert an image that highlights the architecture of
the tower.
o
Rotate the image slightly (use the Rotate
option in the Format tab).
o
Apply a Reflection Effect from the Picture
Effects menu.
4. Slide 4: Famous
Tourist Destination
o
Insert an image showing tourists visiting the Eiffel
Tower.
o
Resize the image to make it smaller and fit other
content.
o
Apply a Preset Picture Style that includes a
frame and a shadow.
5. Slide 5: Fun
Facts
o
Insert an image of the Eiffel Tower lit up at night.
o
Crop it to highlight the lighting and resize it to fit
next to the text.
o
Apply a Glow Effect from the Picture Effects
menu to make the image stand out.
Conclusion
By mastering image insertion and formatting in PowerPoint, you can
create visually attractive presentations that effectively communicate your
message.
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