<h2>MS POWER POINT : ICREATING AND OPENING PRESENTATION</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;" tabindex="0" aria-label="Lesson Divider Lesson 3: Creating and Opening Presentations"><strong>Lesson 2: Creating and Opening Presentations</strong></h3> </p><h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Introduction</strong></h3><p>PowerPoint files are called <strong>presentations</strong>. Whenever you start a new project in PowerPoint, you'll need to <strong>create a new presentation</strong>, which can either be <strong>blank</strong> or from a <strong>template</strong>. You'll also need to know how to <strong>open an existing presentation</strong>.
Watch the video below to learn more about creating and opening presentations in PowerPoint.
To create a new presentation:
When beginning a new project in PowerPoint, you’ll often want to start with a new blank presentation.
Select the File tab to go to Backstage view.
Select New on the left side of the window, then click Blank Presentation.
A new presentation will appear.
To create a new presentation from a template:
A template is a predesigned presentation you can use to create a new slide show quickly. Templates often include custom formatting and designs, so they can save you a lot of time and effort when starting a new project.
Click the File tab to access Backstage view, then select New.
You can click a suggested search to find templates or use the searchbar to find something more specific. In our example, we’ll search for the keyword chalkboard.
Select a template to review it.
A preview of the template will appear, along with additional information on how the template can be used.
Click Create to use the selected template.
A new presentation will appear with the selected template.
It’s important to note that not all templates are created by Microsoft. Many are created by third-party providers and even individual users, so some templates may work better than others.
To open an existing presentation:
In addition to creating new presentations, you’ll often need to open a presentation that was previously saved. To learn more about saving presentations, review our lesson on Saving Presentations.
Select the File tab to go to Backstage view, then click Open.
Click Browse. You can also choose OneDrive to open files stored on your OneDrive.
The Open dialog box will appear. Locate and select your presentation, then click Open.
Most features in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, are geared toward saving and sharing documents online. This is done with OneDrive, which is an online storage space for your documents and files. If you want to use OneDrive, make sure you’re signed in to PowerPoint with your Microsoft account. Review our lesson on Understanding OneDrive to learn more.
To pin a presentation:
If you frequently work with the same presentation, you can pin it to Backstage view for easy access.
Select the File tab to go to Backstage view, then click Open. Your Recent Presentations will appear.
Hover the mouse over the presentation you want to pin, then click the pushpin icon.
The presentation will stay in the Recent presentations list until it is unpinned. To unpin a presentation, click the pushpin icon again.
Compatibility Mode
Sometimes you may need to work with presentations that were created in earlier versions of PowerPoint, like PowerPoint 2003 or PowerPoint 2000. When you open these types of presentations, they will appear in Compatibility Mode.
Compatibility Mode disables certain features, so you’ll only be able to access commands found in the program that was used to create the presentation. For example, if you open a presentation created in PowerPoint 2003, you can only use tabs and commands found in PowerPoint 2003.
In the image below, you can see at the top of the window that the presentation is in Compatibility Mode. This will disable some current PowerPoint features, including newer types of slide transitions.
To exit Compatibility Mode, you’ll need to convert the presentation to the current version type. However, if you’re collaborating with others who only have access to an earlier version of PowerPoint, it’s best to leave the presentation in Compatibility Mode so the format will not change.
You can review this support page from Microsoft to learn more about which features are disabled in Compatibility Mode.
To convert a presentation:
If you want access to the newer features, you can convert the presentation to the current file format.
Note that converting a file may cause some changes to the original layout of the presentation.
Click the File tab to access Backstage view.
Locate and select the Convert command.
The Save As dialog box will appear. Select the location where you want to save the presentation, enter a file name, and click Save.
The presentation will be converted to the newest file type.
Notice that the presentation opens in Compatibility Mode. Convert it to the current file format. If a dialog box appears asking if you would like to close and reopen the file in order to see the new features, choose Yes.
<h2>MS POWER POINT : INTRODUCATION </h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Introduction</strong></h2>PowerPoint is a <strong>presentation program </strong>that allows you to create dynamic slide presentations. These presentations can include animation, narration, images, videos, and much more. In this lesson, you'll learn your way around the PowerPoint environment, including the <strong>Ribbon</strong>, <strong>Quick Access Toolbar</strong>, and <strong>Backstage view</strong>.
Watch the video below to learn more about getting started with PowerPoint.
About this tutorial
The procedures in this tutorial will work for all recent versions of Microsoft PowerPoint, including PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint2016, and Office 365. There may be some slight differences, but for the most part these versions are similar. However, if you’re using an earlier version, you may want to refer to one of our other PowerPoint tutorials instead.
♦ The PowerPoint interface
When you open PowerPoint for the first time, the Start Screen will appear. From here, you’ll be able to create a new presentation, choose a template, and access your recently edited presentations. From the Start Screen, locate and select Blank Presentation to access the PowerPoint interface.
Click the buttons in the interactive below to become familiar with the PowerPoint interface.
Working with the PowerPoint environment
The Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar are where you will find the commands to perform common tasks in PowerPoint. Backstage view gives you various options for saving, opening a file, printing, and sharing your document.
The Ribbon
PowerPoint uses a tabbed Ribbon system instead of traditional menus. The Ribbon contains multiple tabs, each with several groupsof commands. For example, the Font group on the Home tab contains commands for formatting text in your document.
Some groups also have a small arrow in the bottom-right corner that you can click for even more options.
Showing and hiding the Ribbon
The Ribbon is designed to respond to your current task, but you can choose to minimize it if you find that it takes up too much screen space. Click the Ribbon Display Options arrow in the upper-right corner of the Ribbon to display the drop-down menu.
Auto-hide Ribbon: Auto-hide displays your workbook in full-screen mode and completely hides the Ribbon. To show the Ribbon, click the Expand Ribbon command at the top of screen.
Show Tabs: This option hides all command groups when they’re not in use, but tabs will remain visible. To show the Ribbon, simply click a tab.
Show Tabs and Commands: This option maximizes the Ribbon. All of the tabs and commands will be visible. This option is selected by default when you open PowerPoint for the first time.
Using the Tell me feature
If you’re having trouble finding a command you want, the Tell Me feature can help. It works just like a regular search bar: Type what you’re looking for, and a list of options will appear. You can then use the command directly from the menu without having to find it on the Ribbon.
The Quick Access Toolbar
Located just above the Ribbon, the Quick Access Toolbar lets you access common commands no matter which tab is selected. By default, it includes the Save, Undo, Redo, and Start From Beginning commands. You can add other commands depending on your preference.
To add commands to the Quick Access Toolbar:
Click the drop-down arrow to the right of the Quick Access Toolbar.
Select the command you want to add from the drop-down menu. To choose from more commands, select More Commands.
The command will be added to the Quick Access Toolbar.
The Ruler, guides, and gridlines
PowerPoint includes several tools to help organize and arrange content on your slides, including the Ruler, guides, and gridlines. These tools make it easier to align objects on your slides. Simply click the checkboxes in the Show group on the View tab to show and hide these tools.
Zoom and other view options
PowerPoint has a variety of viewing options that change how your presentation is displayed. You can choose to view your presentation in Normal view, Slide Sorter view, Reading view, or Slide Show view. You can also zoom in and out to make your presentation easier to read.
Switching slide views
Switching between slide views is easy. Just locate and select the desired slide view command in the bottom-right corner of the PowerPoint window.
To learn more about slide views, review our lesson on Managing Slides.
Zooming in and out
To zoom in or out, click and drag the zoom control slider in the bottom-right corner of the PowerPoint window. You can also select the + or –commands to zoom in or out by smaller increments. The number next to the slider displays the current zoom percentage, also called the zoom level.
Backstage view
Backstage view gives you various options for saving, opening, printing, and sharing your presentations. To access Backstage view, click the File tab on the Ribbon.
Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about using Backstage view.
You can review our lesson on Understanding OneDrive to learn more about using OneDrive.
Challenge!
Open PowerPoint and create a blank presentation.
Change the Ribbon Display Options to Show Tabs.
Click the drop-down arrow next to the Quick Access Toolbar and add New, Quick Print, and Spelling.
In the Tell me bar, type Shape and press Enter.
Choose a shape from the menu, then double-click somewhere on your slide.
Show the Ruler if it is not already visible.
Zoom the presentation to 120%.
When you’re finished, your presentation should look something like this:
Change the Ribbon Display Options back to Show Tabs and Commands.
Arvind Sen|May 27, 2021Sometimes you want to channel Scorsese, and other times you just need to edit a quick birthday video. Finding the best video editing software takes examining your budget, skill level, and the time you are willing to invest to become adept using it.
For some projects, you’ll want the best free video editing software, while others demand Blender, Adobe, or video tools geared specifically for YouTube or Facebook. Whatever your skill set is behind the camera, use our guide to find the top video editing software on the web.
Best video editing software for beginners
Do you just need to snap together something fast, with music and a few fades or cuts? You don’t need a huge time investment or to spend a lot doing video on your phone or for bits on Facebook and Twitter. You’ll cut, paste, and slo-mo to your heart’s content with these best low-cost and free video editing software options. Many of these programs start out with budget-boosting beginner versions, then let you grow into them as your skills improve.
1. HitFilm Express – best free video editing software
For the best of both worlds, HitFilm Express offers a mind-blowingly robust beginner platform for free, then lets you scale up to a full-featured paid version as needed. This is an all-around solid choice if you “just need to slap something together,” but you don’t want to be hamstrung later if your skills go Kubrick-level. This forever-free video editing software gets sky-high reviews from hundreds of professional reviewers and users alike. It’s stable, professional-grade, and offers 410+ effects, unlimited tracks and transitions, a built-in voice recorder, and full 2D and 3D compositing. Additional features:
Training mode for beginners
Personalizable interface
Threaded rendering for fast work
Masking and matting
Professional video formats
Animation tools
2. Adobe Premiere Elements – best paid video editing software for Windows beginners
Adobe Premiere has been the gold standard for video editors for decades. The Adobe Premiere Elements version is its light offering for beginners. It’s easy to learn, simple to use, and manages to pack in most of the special effects and tricks of the full-featured version.
You’ll pay less than $100 for this powerful piece of video editing software for Windows and Mac, but it’s a one-time buyout payment and not a subscription. Its new AI capability with Adobe Sensei technology learns your workflows to zap repetition, and lets you apply effects to selected portions of your videos, see them work in real-time, and clean up graininess or other issues with your masterpieces.
Additional features:
Motion titles
Automatically remix music to perfectly match movie length
Automatic editing that you can adjust to fit your tastes
Quick-edit mode for super-fast edits
Extract great photos easily
Learning mode
Dozens of fun, high-tech features
3. CyberLink PowerDirector 365 – best YouTube video editing software
If you want great video editing software with a low-cost subscription that updates to get better as you learn, check out CyberLink PowerDirector 365. Why pay a subscription when you could buy other options outright? Because the development team behind PowerDirector is always working on new, fun, and useful features. It’s easy to use, gets stratospheric review scores, and comes packed with tools like dynamic keyframes, easy animation, motion tracking, and Hollywood-style green screen editing. Additional features:
Easy to use
Image correction
4K preview
Instant color matching
Customizable motion graphic titles
4. Corel VideoStudio Pro – good video editing software for beginners
If you don’t like the free, beginner, and Adobe video editing software options above, Corel VideoStudio Pro is a strong runner-up. Its ratings from users and professional reviewers aren’t quite as high as our other picks, but it’s loaded with features, including 4K and 360-degree video editing, custom split screens, and image stabilization. It costs about the same as Adobe Premiere Elements and has a quick and easy learning curve. Its one drawback is a sometimes-buggy interface. Additional features:
Fast rendering
Multicam editing
Easy stop-motion animation tool
Instant video and color corrections
Included sound effects and royalty-free music
Easy audio and voiceover editing
5. Filmora9 – top video editing software for amateurs
If you’re a beginner and you plan to stay that way, but you still want great, full-featured video editing software you can use today, look no further than Wondershare Filmora9. This is built for the first-time video editor who wants an easy, out-of-the-box solution that compares to professional tools.
Filmora9 sells at the same price point as the other beginner tools on our list. And even though it’s not as comprehensive as our other picks, it has plenty of power for your needs if you don’t plan to go pro. It also comes with motion tracking, automation to cut out repetition, color-match, green screen, and tons of other goodies. Additional features:
Split screen
Creative transitions and motion elements
Color grading
Social media import/export
Image stabilization
Screen recording
Best video editing software for professionals
Already know your way around a keyframe? Want to unleash your inner Alfonso Cuarón? You need robust, full-featured video editing software on the order of Adobe Premiere Pro. Serious filmmakers require a comprehensive platform that can handle 8K video, integrate with other tools, and update frequently as media formats and techniques change and grow. Check out the best video editing software below for serious pros or those who will be soon.
1. Adobe Premiere Pro – best pro video editing software
Serious professionals have trusted Adobe Premiere Pro for over 20 years. This software takes the guesswork out of making great video content. It lets beginners make simple videos fast, and it gives pros an ever-evolving playground of new tools to discover. It’s got a clear, flexible, and fast interface with unlimited multicam angles and support for 360 VR content. You can pick it up for around $20 per month, or get it bundled with Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and the 20+ apps of the powerful Adobe Creative Cloud for around $50 per month. Additional features:
Motion graphics templates
VR editing
Work on multiple projects at once
Easy collaboration
Simple workflow automation
Hardware-accelerated encoding
Automatically reformat videos for different screens
2. HitFilm Pro – top video editing software for serious creators
Both users and professional reviewers find a lot to geek out about in HitFilm Pro and give this powerful video editing software tool an aggregated 92% rating. It’s not quite as comprehensive as Adobe Premiere Pro, but it offers a shocking amount of functionality for a single (low) buyout price. Its free version is feature-rich and fun to learn on, too, so if you’re a one-day pro who wants to get in hassle-free, this is your huckleberry. Additional features:
Combined timelines for easy workflow
8K support
Real-time preview
Personalizable editing
Fast visual effects and features search
Speedy, threaded rendering
3. Corel VideoStudio Ultimate – top video editing software for professionals
There’s not much of a reason to look beyond Adobe Premiere and HitFilm Pro when it comes to powering your next video project. However, Corel VideoStudio Ultimate takes the already-sound tools of the company’s “Pro” version and doubles-down with powerful features, premium video effects packs, and other add-ons. You’ll get up to 2,000 pro-level filters and effects, plus a multicam editing module that lets you work with 6 clips at a time vs the 4 video files in the Pro version. Additional features:
Video mask creator
Full-color grading
3D titling editor
Advanced image stabilization
4. KineMaster – best mobile video editor for pros
If you’re a pro on the go, you’ll love KineMaster mobile video editing software. When you can’t lug your Premiere workstation with you, KineMaster’s iPhone, Android, and Chromebook versions will stun you with their powerful features, 4K support, layers, blending, and chroma key tools. This is a fantastic editor for all stripes of mobile platforms. Additional features:
8 blending modes for artistic effects
Reverse tool for easy in-camera transitions
Simple compositing
Up to 60 fps
Easy social media sharing interface
5. VSDC – pro video editing software for presentations
Sometimes you just need a good, simple video for presentations, and that’s where VSDC shines. To be fair, this is an excellent piece of software for any video editor, but if you’re a pro, you’re better off choosing the aforementioned Adobe Premiere or HitFilm Pro. Where VSDC wins is in its low price point and streamlined workflow. This tool makes it super-simple to add charts and annotations to your video clips, so conferences and collaboration are clear and visual. Additional features:
Free updates add features regularly
Image stabilization
Masking and blending
Suite of video and audio effects
6. DaVinci Resolve 17 – best free video editor for pros
For free, stunningly feature-rich video editing for professional filmmakers, DaVinci Resolve 17 can’t be beat. Even the pro version is a buyout $299, making it the least expensive pro-level tool on our list. A favorite of Hollywood pros, this Emmy-winning tool cuts, edits, color-corrects, and adds effects on par with the best software on the market. Additional features:
Pro-grade audio editor
Wide-format support
GPU/CPU accelerated effects
AI-powered face recognition, object detection, and smart reframing
Note: This guide ranks the top video editing software for Windows. Mac and Linux users will benefit from more research. If you’re an Apple devotee, your best options are iMovie for the casual user and Final Cut Pro for the more serious pro, though many Apple fans spring for Adobe Premiere.
Summary
The best video editing software for you depends on your workflow. HitFilm Express is an excellent free-forever video editor, while Adobe Premiere Pro is the tool of choice for those who make their living from the silver screen. The other options on our list above cover free, amateur, and presentation video editing tools for home and business use. About the author : Arvind Sen is a contributing writer for SHALA SUGAM. Arvind is an student and a regular contributor to Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines. His work is featured in Arvind Acadamey, FastCompany, and many more.
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