This document provides tips for creating effective PowerPoint presentations. It recommends that bullets be aligned on the left for readability. Background elements should not distract from the text. Simple, consistent fonts work best without all caps or gimmicky styles. Color should be used sparingly and only to emphasize key points, not decorate slides or distinguish every bullet point. Presenters should check for spelling, grammar, and repetitive wording errors. The closing slide is important and audiences appreciate a thank you. Effective PowerPoint avoids distracting elements and focuses on clearly communicating the intended message through simple, consistent design choices.
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2. Bullets should be on the left side of the
screen, not the right.
It is harder to read when they are lined up on
the right.
3. Bullets should line up on the left.
It is easier for the eye to follow from left to
right.
4. BACKGROUND should never over power the
words or information you are trying to
display.
5. When you are trying to portray a message
when using clip art or images, always make
sure they do not distract from the
information.
7. Use visually distracting fonts
Stay away from gimmicky fonts
Keep type size consistent
DON’T USE ALL CAPS
8. Vary fonts for emphasize or group words
together.
Use visually simple fonts. For a visually
stimulating appearance.
10. Using different colors on every slide
Colors match the background
Using a font color that does not contrast with
the background color is hard to read
Using color for decoration is distracting and
annoying
Using a different color for each point is
unnecessary
Using a different color for secondary points is
also unnecessary
Trying to be creative can also be bad!
15. CHECK FOR THE FOLLOWING
spelling mistakes
the use of of repeated words
grammatical errors.
16. Use an effective and strong closing
Your audience is likely to remember your last
words
Thank you audience!
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