Lecture Notes On Class 13
Customizing Slide Shows
Objective
To explore advanced
options for customizing slide shows, enabling students to enhance their
presentation skills by tailoring slide shows to specific audiences and
contexts.
Topics
1. Setting Up
Custom Slide Shows
- Definition: A custom slide show allows you to select
specific slides from a full presentation to create a tailored viewing
experience for different audiences.
- How to Create a Custom Slide Show:
- Open your PowerPoint presentation.
- Go to the Slide Show tab.
- Click on Custom Slide Show in the
Set Up group.
- Select Custom Shows, then click New.
- Choose the slides you want to include and
click Add.
- Name your custom show and click OK.
- You can access the custom slide show from
the Slide Show tab.
2. Using Presenter
View
- Definition: Presenter View is a feature that allows
the presenter to see notes and upcoming slides while the audience sees
only the current slide.
- How to Use Presenter View:
- Connect your computer to a projector or
external display.
- Start the slide show by clicking on From
Beginning or From Current Slide.
- If your setup supports Presenter View,
PowerPoint will automatically switch to it.
- Presenter View displays:
- Current slide
- Next slide
- Speaker notes
- Timer
- Slide navigation
- Benefits:
- Helps in maintaining eye contact with the
audience.
- Allows presenters to stay organized and
prepared.
3. Creating
Self-Running Presentations
- Definition: A self-running presentation plays
automatically, making it ideal for kiosks, exhibitions, or unattended
displays.
- How to Create a Self-Running Presentation:
- Go to the Slide Show tab.
- Click on Set Up Slide Show.
- Under Show Options, select Browsed
at a kiosk (full screen).
- Set timings for each slide (via the Transitions
tab) if you want them to advance automatically.
- Ensure that your presentation ends with a
looping slide or concludes appropriately.
- Uses:
- Informational displays at trade shows.
- Museum exhibits.
- Automated tutorials.
Lab Task
Create a
Self-Running Presentation with Custom Timings and Loop Settings
Task Instructions:
- Select a Topic: Choose a topic relevant to your course
(e.g., Business Strategy, Marketing Trends).
- Create Slides: Develop a presentation with at least 8
slides covering key points on your chosen topic.
- Set Custom Timings:
- Go to the Transitions tab.
- Set the desired time for each slide to
display before advancing to the next slide.
- Set Up for Self-Running:
- Go to the Slide Show tab, click on
Set Up Slide Show.
- Select Browsed at a kiosk (full
screen) to ensure it loops continuously.
- Test Your Presentation:
- Run the presentation to ensure all slides
display correctly and timings are as intended.
- Submit: Save your presentation file and be prepared to present it to the
class.
Conclusion
By customizing slide
shows, students can deliver presentations that are more engaging and tailored
to their audience's needs. Mastering these techniques will enhance their
overall presentation skills and effectiveness in professional settings.
Questions and
Discussion
- What are some scenarios where a custom
slide show would be beneficial?
- How can Presenter View improve the
effectiveness of a presentation?
- What challenges might arise when creating
a self-running presentation, and how can they be addressed?
