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Create and present your first Mentimeter presentation

Follow these steps to create and present your debut Mentimeter presentation and learn how to engage your audience.

Creating the presentation

Log into Mentimeter . On your Home screen, click on ‘+ New Menti’ to make a new presentation or ‘+ New survey’ for an asynchronous activity. Mentimeter will directly bring you to the editing screen for your slide deck. You can enter a title for your presentation in the upper left corner.

You can also create a new folder by clicking on ‘+New folder’ and organize your presentations by folders.

To notify your audience about Mentimeter privacy notice and terms of use you can copy ‘UTS User Documents’ template from the ‘Shared templates’ folder in your Mentimeter dashboard and make it available to your audience at the beginning of your presentation. When you click ‘Add to my presentation’ the shared ‘UTS User Documents’ will be copied into your ‘My presentations’ folder; then you can open it and copy to any of your presentations. Open your presentation to check if ‘UTS User Documents’ has been successfully copied. 

Before adding more contents, change the theme of your presentation from the ‘Theme’ menu by selecting ‘UTS Branding’ theme. 

Now you are ready to add content or questions on your presentation slides. To add any question, first select the question type from ‘Popular question types’ or ‘Advanced question’ menu under the ‘Type’ tab. After you select the question type you will be prompted to enter the content for the question under the ‘Content’ tab.  Depending on your selected question type several result display settings can be adjusted. Finally, you can adjust the behaviour for each slide in the ‘Customisation’ tab. 

You can use a combination of text, image or mathematical expressions for the question content.

There is no Undo or Save button – your presentation is automatically saved. 

To add another slide simply click on ‘+Add slide’ and you can add as many slides as you wish in your presentation. You can click and drag the slides to change the order of slides on the slide overview pane. 

Quiz Competition 

If you want to create a quiz competition, then choose between the ‘Select Answer’ or ‘Type Answer’ question types under the ‘Quiz Competition’ menu. The ‘Select Answer’ can be configured as multiple choice or multiple answer question by selecting how many answers are correct. The ‘Type Answer’ is essentially a fill-in-the-blank question type where you can set multiple correct answers.

Additionally, you will need to individually specify for each slide how much time is allowed to answer a question and whether correct answers that were given faster will be rewarded with more points. If accuracy is important over speed, then do not use this option as it creates a time pressure on students. 

You also have the option to add a ‘leaderboard’ after a quiz question so participants can see the highest scores of the quiz and there will be a sense of competition and fun. Mentimeter quiz can be used as a formative quiz as summative assessment tasks cannot be graded using Mentimeter.

Content slides

Mentimeter allows you to create content slides without any interactive elements which can be useful when you need to provide the context before asking questions. This way you will not need to leave your Mentimeter presentation to switch to another presentation platform.  

It is always important to familiarise yourself with the settings and content of your presentation before you present to avoid any surprising presentation behaviour during a live presentation. 

Make sure to review and adjust the presentation settings before you present. You can access the presentation settings by clicking on the ‘Settings’ button on the top right-hand corner. Here you can adjust settings for navigation, interaction, moderation and comments from audience for your presentation.

If you want to engage in discussion with your audience on each question,  use Presenter pace.  If you want to discuss at the end of a set of questions.  use Audience pace. Quiz is always presented in Presenter pace.

Share voting link and instructions 

Before you present, you will need to share the presentation with your audience to allow them to participate and interact with your presentation. To do this, click on Share and select the Participation tab to share a Mentimeter code, web link or QR code with your audience. 

When you present

• When you are ready to present, simply click on the “Present” button and your audience will be able to engage with your presentation/question/quiz by using one of the methods e.g. voting code, voting link or QR code. 
• Make sure to provide clear instructions and enough context before audience respond to your question or poll. You should allow sufficient time as everyone may not be able to complete the task at the same speed. 

Watch the full process for creating and presenting in this instructional video (3:22 mins)

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I am frequently asked “how did you do that?” when I am facilitating a meeting and people see something new or a bit more tech-savvy than usual. Today I thought I would share how I embed a word cloud into a PPT slide using Menti.com so it magically appears.

First, log in to Mentimeter.com

Mentimeter.com offers a free account that you can use. Start by clicking on New Presentation, give it a name and then click on Create Presentation.

Slide type options

There are several options here but for this demonstration, I am choosing Word Cloud. I encourage you to play around with the rest of the options. You’ll find some great ways to ask questions and create polls here.

Ask your Menti question

Here is where you will create the question that will populate your word cloud. You can give your audience members the opportunity to submit more than one word per person or allow each person to answer multiple times.

Side note: When you present your slide, you will notice a web address at the top to menti.com and a code, this will appear on your slide (and is an option in customizing).

Turn your audience into participants…

Next click on Share at the top right side of the screen and decide how you want to get this link to your participants. You will see that you can either share this with a link or you can create and download a QR code that your participants can use their phones to get to your question. I like to add the QR code to the slide just before I share the link in the following slide. In order to get the link to insert into your slide, you will click on Presentation Sharing and then Copy Link.

You can try it out with our LIVE word cloud:

OR: https://www.menti.com/9js5bh92r2

Pro Tip: When I have things I don’t do very often, I find it helpful to put a quick instructional note into Trello that I can refer back to, and it saves a great deal of time.

Adding the link to your PPT slide

In order to get the link into your slide, you will click on Insert at the top and then we need to get the Add-Ins, right under the Record button. Then you will start to type in Menti and it will pop up and allow you to add it into your slide. Then click ADD. (And then Continue) Sometimes you will have to login to your Menti account, but since I am already there, it populated on its own. You will see Mentimeter pop into your slice and this is where you will add the Presentation Sharing link that you copied from Mentimeter. The slide will change and you will now see the question and link (as previously mentioned).

Variety of connection options

I like to give people different ways they can participate. They can either use the link I drop into chat, during a workshop, or the QR code, or typing in menti.com and the code presented on the live slide. People love to see the words move as new answers are added. Using a second device, such as your participant’s using their phones, means they can add their word, and then watch the word cloud move around on the slide on the computer. Just ask them to point their camera at the QR code (or use their QR code scanner app) and the phone will ask if you want to go to that web address, then you can just click the button to Open in Browser to take you there.

You will see your question and when you (or those in your meeting) type in a response, the answers will all populate into your slide in a really fun and visually interesting way!

Now you can download and share the word cloud

I always receive great responses with the word cloud and love to share them after the online event. You can add to your follow up with your participants with resources that you want to share or an evaluation that you would like them to fill out.

Go back into your Menti account and under My Presentations, you will see a list of what you have done.

When you’re in the right presentation, click on Download Results (you will have to have an upgraded account to download to an excel file), but you can download the slide in the free account. You will have the option to download in regular or high resolution. Then you will click on print and you can save it as a PDF on your computer to share far and wide!

Pro Tip: If possible, ask someone to record the portion of your presentation where the word cloud is populating. It’s fun and interesting and you can share it with your participants or on social media even after your meeting is over.

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Mentimeter – An Easy Way to Create Interactive Polls and Presentations

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Last Update: February 17, 2024

Mentimeter is a polling tool that allows you to create interactive presentations and quizzes with real-time voting. The way it works is simple:  use Mentimeter’s online editor to create interactive slides that embed different question types including Multiple Choice, Word Cloud, Open ended, Scales, Ranking, and Q&A.

When your quiz (Mentimeter calls it presentation) is ready,  share generated the code with your participants who can join using any mobile device with Internet connection. Participants can answer questions and view their results in real time. Final results can be downloaded and exported  for later analysis.

The purpose of this post is to introduce you to Mentimeter and walk you through some of the features it provides.

How to Use Mentimeter in Your Teaching?

Leveraging Mentimeter in your teaching opens a dynamic avenue for interactive learning and student engagement. Like other survey and polling tools I’ve explored, Mentimeter offers a rich suite of functionalities tailored for the educational setting. Here’s how you can integrate this versatile tool into your classroom activities:

• Formative Assessments Made Easy: Quickly gauge your students’ comprehension and pinpoint learning challenges with Mentimeter’s array of pre-designed formative assessment templates. It’s an efficient way to ensure your teaching strategies are hitting the mark.
• Boost Engagement with Interactive Presentations: Incorporate comprehension check questions directly after key slides to maintain student interest and confirm understanding as you go.
• Polling for Insightful Classroom Dynamics: Engage students in their learning journey by polling them on topics directly tied to their coursework. These polls can serve as powerful discussion triggers, encouraging lively classroom debates.
• Brainstorming Sessions Come to Life: Utilize the Word Cloud feature to visually highlight the most mentioned ideas during brainstorming sessions, bringing a new level of excitement to generating and discussing new concepts.
• Empowering Student Voices: Mentimeter encourages all students to participate in class decisions, giving them a platform to express their opinions and preferences in a democratic manner.
• Encourage Participation from Every Corner: With Mentimeter’s anonymous response option, even the most reserved students find a comfortable space to contribute their thoughts and feedback without the fear of being spotlighted.
• Icebreakers That Actually Break the Ice: Kick off your sessions with Mentimeter’s engaging icebreakers. Choose from a variety of pre-made templates that are sure to get students warmed up and ready for the lesson ahead.
• Exit Tickets Reimagined: Wrap up your classes with creative exit tickets that not only assess what students have learned but also end the session on a high note.

How to Create a Poll Using Mentimeter?

Creating a poll with Mentimeter is a streamlined process designed for ease and efficiency, allowing you to engage your audience in real-time. Here’s how to seamlessly set up your poll:

• Starting Your Poll: First, sign into your Mentimeter account. Navigate to your dashboard and select ‘New Presentation’. This is your first step towards creating an interactive session. Give your presentation a meaningful name that reflects its purpose or content.
• Choosing Your Slide Type: Once your presentation is named, it’s time to decide on the structure of your poll. Look to the right-hand panel of your screen; here, you’ll find three crucial tabs: Type, Content, and Customize. Begin with the ‘Type’ tab to explore the variety of slides you can include. Each slide type is designed for different interaction styles – from multiple choice to open-ended questions, ensuring you have the flexibility to tailor your poll according to your needs.
• Crafting Your Questions: After selecting your slide type, move to the ‘Content’ tab. This is where the core of your poll takes shape. Enter your questions here. The platform is intuitive, offering different customization options based on the question format you choose. Whether it’s a multiple-choice query requiring various responses or an open-ended question for more nuanced answers, Mentimeter allows you to fine-tune each detail. Enhance your questions with visual aids – images and GIFs can be uploaded directly or chosen from integrated libraries like Unsplash and Giphy, adding a dynamic element to your poll.
• Personalizing Your Presentation: The final step in the creation process is personalization. Switch to the ‘Customize’ tab to access a suite of settings for your slides. Here, you have the autonomy to manage how your poll is presented and interacted with by your audience. Adjust settings such as image display, voting options, visibility of instructions or results, and more, to fit the context and tone of your session. Further customize by selecting your preferred layout, text colors, and background hues to make your presentation visually appealing and aligned with your branding or thematic needs.

How to Create Quizzes in Mentimeter?

Crafting engaging quizzes in Mentimeter is a straightforward process that can significantly enhance the interactivity of your presentations. Mentimeter offers two primary quiz formats that cater to different engagement styles: the Select Answer Quiz, akin to a multiple-choice format where participants choose from provided options, and the Type Answer Quiz, which allows for open-ended responses where participants input their answers directly.

Here’s a streamlined guide to creating your interactive quiz with Mentimeter:

• Start by Logging In: Access your Mentimeter account to begin the quiz creation process.
• Initiate a New Presentation: Select ‘Create new presentation’ to embark on crafting your quiz.
• Navigate to the Content Tab: Here, you’ll find the option for ‘Quiz Competition’. Scrolling down to this section lets you dive into the quiz creation module.
• Select Your Question Type: Decide whether you’re going for a Select Answer or Type Answer quiz. This choice determines the nature of participant interaction—whether they’ll be selecting from given options or typing in their answers.
• Define the Correct Answer: For accuracy and scoring purposes, pinpoint the correct answer(s) for your questions.
• Customize Scoring Settings: Mentimeter allows you to tailor the scoring system. You can opt for ‘Faster answers to get more points’ to add a time-sensitive competitive edge, or ‘All correct answers get 1000 points’ for a more uniform scoring approach.
• Set the Timer: Decide on the duration participants have to respond. You can choose between automatic countdown initiation for a faster pace or manual control for more flexibility.
• Enhance Engagement with Music: Adding background music can elevate the quiz atmosphere, making it more lively and engaging.
• Incorporate a Leaderboard: To foster a competitive spirit, include a leaderboard within your quiz. You can position it at strategic points to showcase ongoing participant rankings.

By following these steps, you can create a Mentimeter quiz that’s not only interactive but also tailored to your presentation’s needs, making learning and engagement a more enjoyable experience for your audience.

How to Play Mentimeter Quiz?

Now that your quiz is created you can start presenting it in real time to up to 2000 players. Simply click on Present and you will be taken to the Initial Lobby that players join using their own avatars and nicknames. To start the quiz, you need at least one player to be present. Click on Enter on your keyboard or tap ‘Start countdown’ button.

Players are required to answer quiz questions as quickly as possible before the countdown ends. Results are displayed in real time. Mentimeter offers various pre-made quiz templates that you can use to create your own quizzes. 

How to Create a Word Cloud in Mentimeter?

Word clouds or wordle are visual representations of words. In a word cloud, prominence is accorded to words that appear more frequently in a piece of text, in this case, in your participants answers. 

Visualizing answers in word clouds will help you , the presenter, “to quickly collect data from [your] audience, highlight the most common answers and present the data in a way that everyone can understand.”. Mentimeter also provides a set of ready-made word cloud templates that you can use in your presentations.

Here is how to enable Word Cloud feature:

• Log in to your Mentimeter account
• Click on Create new presentation
• Under Type choose Word Cloud
• Type in your question
• Select the number of entries participants can provide 
• You can also choose whether you want to allow voters to vote more than once
• Click present

As participants start submitting their replies,  repeated words in their answers will show up larger in the the world cloud that is displayed on the screen. Watch this video to learn more about how to use Word Cloud feature in Mentimeter.

How to create Interactive Surveys in Mentimeter?

Surveys are especially useful for gathering feedback from participants.You can easily create and share surveys using  Mentimeter’s Survey Maker. You can embed various question types in your survey. Using their mobile devices, participants can take the survey at their time and you get to view their results in real time. You can download submissions and export findings for later analysis. 

Here is how to create an interactive survey in Mentimeter:

• Click create presentation
• Add the question types you want
• Go to Settings and click on Audience Pace
• Share the generated link or code that participants can use to access and respond to your survey.

What is Q&A in Mentimeter?

Q&A is a feature that allows presenters to hold live interactive question-and-answer sessions with their audience. Q&A enables your participants to ask you direct questions. As the presenter, you get to control on which slides you want your participants to ask you questions. 

You can also choose whether or not your participants can see each other’s questions. Premium users have access to the Moderation feature which enables presenters to approve or dismiss participants’ questions before they appear on the screen. 

Here is how to include Q&A in your presentation:

• Under Type choose Q&A 
• Type in your question and adjust the settings to your preference
• Share your presentation with participants

Watch this video to learn more about how to use Q&A 

How to Control your Presentation from Your Smartphone?

Mentimer  has this interesting feature called Mentimote that allows you, the presenter, to easily access and control your presentations right from your mobile device. You can walk around the room while presenting your slides and engaging with your participants. 

Mentimote allows you to remotely navigate between slides, view your presenter notes, open and close audience voting, moderate Q&A sessions, and more. Here is how Mentimote works:

• Log in to your Mentimeter account on your mobile device
• Open Mentimote on the presentation you want to deliver
• Start presenting

Watch  this video tutorial  to learn more about Mentimote

Ready-made Templates for Teachers

Mentimeter’s templates gallery includes tons of practical presentation and quiz templates to use in your own teaching. Simply browse through the selection, pick the template you are interested in, add it to your Mentimeter account and start using it the way you want. 

Premium users have the ability to edit slides. Some of the templates featured in the library include: science quiz, manage students’ expectations, weekly student reflection, formative assessment for physics, biology quiz, find the country, study methods, and many more.

Mentimeter App for Zoom

Mentimeter app allows you to deliver interactive presentations and quizzes directly in your Zoom meetings. You can insert live polls, word clouds, ranking, Q&A, and more. Participants can answer your quizzes and interact with your presentations without leaving Zoom meeting.

Watch this video to learn more about how to use Mentimeter app with zoom.

Mentimeter apps

Mentimeter is available as an app for Android , iOS , Zoom , and Microsoft .

How Much Does Mentimeter cost?

Mentimeter offers two plans: free and premium. The free plan is very limited in terms of features it provides. (e.g., supports only up to 2 question slides and 5 quiz slides). Premium plan offers three premium subscriptions with discounts for teachers and students. Basic costs $9.99/month ($6.99/month for teachers and students), Pro costs 24.99 ($14.99/month for teachers and students), Campus or Enterprise (ask for a quote)

More sources:

• Mentimeter polling (guides and tips by FET’s Innovation Unit)
• 70 Fun icebreaker questions for any occasion (Mentimeter blog)
• Mentimeter video tutorials (Mentimeter YouTube channel)
• 5 Awesome tips for presenting with Mentimeter for the first time (Mentimeter blog)
• How mentimeter fosters creativity (Mentimeter blog)
• Tips and tricks for teaching with Mentimeter (Mentimeter blog)
• How to use Mentimeter with PowerPoint (Video tutorial by Mentimeter)

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• Pictures: Pictures can communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably but choosing the right images is key. Images or pictures should be big (perhaps 20-25% of the page), bold, and have a clear purpose that complements the slide’s text.
• Layout: Don’t overcrowd your slides with too much information. When in doubt, adhere to the principle of simplicity, and aim for a clean and uncluttered layout with plenty of white space around text and images. Think phrases and bullets, not sentences.

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others.

• Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist at Canva and was the former chief evangelist at Apple. Guy is the author of 16 books including Think Remarkable : 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference.

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How to create with AI on your Copilot+ PC

In the dynamic realm of technology, the fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) with cutting-edge hardware like Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition and Surface Laptop 7ᵗʰ Edition has opened new frontiers for creative minds. If you're an artist, designer, or anyone looking to harness the power of AI for creativity, you're in the right place. Learn about the creative capabilities of AI available on your Copilot+ PC Surface and expand your digital artistry.

What visuals can AI help create on Copilot+ PCs?

Get the most out of your day with accelerated performance that unlocks a new AI era. Copilot experiences and battery life keep you going all day long when you use Copilot+ PCs Surface Pro or Surface Laptop. Their high-resolution screens, fast processors, and sensitive touch interfaces make them ideal for AI-powered applications that create visuals. Here are just a few ways you can use Copilot+ PCs to create with AI.

Create images with AI on Surface

Everyone has an imagination and an ability to be an artist, and there are so many ways to create images with AI. With AI-powered Cocreator, describe or draw your vision and watch Cocreator generate an interpretation of it, ¹ or take advantage of Copilot’s image generation AI. If you’re using Surface Pro 11ᵗʰ Edition, select the Copilot key on the Surface Pro Keyboard (sold separately) ² or directly in your taskbar, and get help turning your ideas into reality. On Surface Laptop 7ᵗʰ Edition, navigate to the built-in Copilot key on your keyboard and describe what you would like to create. ³

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Creating a presentation with AI on your Surface can change the way you communicate ideas. Use Microsoft PowerPoint ⁴ on your Copilot+ PC to translate wordy slides into visual content, suggest layout ideas, design elements, and even help refine your speaking skills by providing real-time feedback as you rehearse your presentation.

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60 Effective PowerPoint Presentation Tips & Tricks (Giant List)

Here's a PowerPoint presentation tips and tricks guide that takes you through how to make a good PowerPoint presentation.

The best PowerPoint presentations shouldn’t be remembered. Instead, they should fall into the background to support you and the message you’re trying to get across.

Unlike good PowerPoint presentations , bad PowerPoint presentations are a distraction. You may remember them, but not in a good way.

You’ve seen them before. They might have millions of lines of text. Or a disjointed flow to the slides. Even worse, some slides feature ugly photos and poor design that detract from the message you’re trying to get across. That can even hurt your credibility as a professional or speaker.

This article will take you from finding your initial topic to learning how to make a great PowerPoint presentation. Our guide covers everything in between so that you learn how to present a PowerPoint like a pro.

These Microsoft PowerPoint presentation tips and guidelines are organized into sections. So cut straight to the advice you need and come back when you’re ready for the next steps.

Guide to Making Great Presentations (Free eBook Download)

Also, download our Free eBook: The Complete Guide to Making Great Presentations . It’s the deepest resource for learning effective presentation skills for a PPT.

This eBook covers the complete presentation process. It takes the PowerPoint tips and tricks you learn in this article further. Learn how to write your presentation, design it like a pro, and prepare it to present powerfully. It’s another great source for presentation design tips.

Master PowerPoint (Free Course): 15 Essential Tips

This article is full of helpful tips so you can build a powerful presentation. You can also find more PowerPoint tips in this video lesson:

To learn even more about how to make a PowerPoint look good, review the huge list of tips below.

What Makes a PowerPoint Presentation Effective?

Knowing how to use PowerPoint and work within it quickly is helpful. But more important is making a good presentation that hits all your goals. A great PowerPoint presentation is:

• Prepared to Win . Research, plan, and prepare your presentation professionally. It helps you deliver an effective message to your target audience.
• Designed Correctly . Your visual points should stand out without overwhelming your audience. A good PowerPoint visual shouldn’t complicate your message.
• Practiced to Perfection . Rehearse your timing and delivery so that your points land as practiced with a live audience.
• Delivered With Poise . Present with a relaxed inner calm and confident outward projection. Give your audience warmth, excitement, and energy.
• Free From Mistakes . Avoid typos, cheesy clip art, and mistakes like reading directly from your slides.

Consider this your all-inclusive guide to how to make a good presentation. We’ll look at preparing your presentation and explore how to design it in PowerPoint. Plus, we’ll cover how to practice and nail your delivery successfully come presentation time.

We’ll also address what not to do in these tips for PowerPoint presentations—so you can sidestep any big mistakes. Now let’s dig into these tips for effective PowerPoint presentations.

Killer Presentation Preparation Tips to Get Started Right

Before even opening PowerPoint, start by addressing these things. These Microsoft PowerPoint tips and tricks will ensure that you’re prepared for your presentation:

1. Know Your Stuff

Your presentation isn’t about your slides alone. It’s about the message you want to get across. Before filling in stats, facts and figures, think about the narrative that’ll be discussed, why, and in what order.

2. Write It Out

Start in a Word or Google doc, and storyboard or script the entire presentation. This will give you an idea of how the information presented will flow and how viewers will see it in sequence. Learn the complete writing process .

3. Highlight What’s Most Important

A presentation covers the most crucial pieces only. Whatever you’ve been working on that led to this—a paper, a work project, a new product design—doesn’t need to be shared in its entirety. Pick key points and put the rest in an “Appendix” to refer to during the Q&A session at the end.

4. Know Your Audience

How you talk to a room full of medical professionals should be different from the way you address a room full of young entrepreneurs. Everything, in fact, is different: your topic selection, the language you use, the examples you give to illustrate points. The little bits of humor you include should be tailored specifically with your target audience in mind.

Understand your audience’s needs to create a successful PowerPoint presentation. Customize your content to meet their specific requirements.

5. Rehearse! (Yes, Already)

It’s never too early to get used to the rhythm of your presentation and take note of points you want to emphasize. While saying it out loud, you’ll start to develop a “feel” for the material. You’ll notice that some things work well, while others don’t and might need to be worked around.

6. Rewrite After You Rehearse

As you’re rehearsing your presentation, you’re bound to stumble over sections that don’t quite flow naturally. Instead of reworking your delivery, it might be time to consider the content and rewrite the areas that served as stumbling blocks.

“Editing is hard. ‘It’s good enough,’ is a phrase wannabes use. Leaders take editing seriously.” – Anthony Trendl

The most important part of creating a great presentation is the writing stage. The second most important stage is rewriting.

7. Share With a Friend

If the stakes are high for your presentation, it’s never too early to get feedback from those that you trust. Here’s an article that helps you collaborate as a team on a PowerPoint presentation. Get PowerPoint design tips from those that you trust when you collaborate.

Simple Tips to Design Your PowerPoint Presentation Better

Second only to you (the information you bring and how you present it) is your PowerPoint slides. If not designed well, a PowerPoint can be disengaging or distracting (regardless of the content quality). Here are some presentation design tips to make sure this doesn’t happen to you:

8. Keep Your Slides Simple

This is one of the most important PowerPoint presentation tips to follow when designing your slides. Keep in mind that less is more (effective.) A cluttered slide is distracting. It causes confusion for an audience: Which part of the slide should I focus on? Should I read the slide or pay attention to the presenter?

A simple, visually appealing slide will engage your audience, keeping them on track with your main points. Here’s an example of a simple slide that serves its purpose perfectly:

Minimalist slide templates like Nook can help you resist the urge to clutter your slides.

9. Limit Words on Your Slides

Piggybacking on the last point, less is more effective. If possible, avoid bullets altogether. Otherwise cut them to just a few simple words. The audience should be listening, not reading.

10. Use High-Quality Photos and Graphics

One of the most important tips for quality PowerPoint presentations is to use high-quality photos and graphics.

Earlier in this tutorial, you saw Envato Elements, an all-you-can-download service with PPT tips inside of templates. Those pre-built designs are a beginner’s best friend. They’re even better when paired with Elements’ unlimited library of stock photos .

People are more likely to take you seriously if your presentation is visually appealing. Users view attractive design as more usable. Similarly, they’ll view a more attractive PowerPoint as more effective.

11. Use Accurate and Relevant Charts and Graphs

Charts and graphs can also be distracting if they’re not used right. Make sure your information design is simple and clean so that the audience doesn’t spend the entire time trying to decipher what your X axis says. Learn more about PPT data presentation .

12. Use High-Quality, Fresh Templates

Have you seen the old PowerPoint template that looks like worn paper and uses ink splashes? Yeah, so has your audience. Templates can be distracting if they’re too basic or if the design feels dated. You need one with great design options.

Costs are always a concern. But when you use Envato Elements, you’ve got everything you need to create a great PowerPoint presentation . That’s thanks to the incredible all-you-can-download subscription package.

The best PowerPoint tips and tricks can hardly compare to the value of using a template while building your presentation.

On Envato Elements, there are thousands of PowerPoint design templates that are ready to use. Instead of designing a presentation from scratch, start with a template! Just add your specifics to the placeholders.

Templates like Galaxi are impressively designed and waiting for your slide specifics.

The best PowerPoint design tips save you time. And there’s no tip more powerful than this one: use a pre-built template . It helps you master how to present a PowerPoint without spending all your time in the app.

13. Choose Appropriate Fonts

Fonts are an important part of engaging your audience. Fonts and typography choices have a subconscious effect on viewers. They can characterize your company’s presentation and brand either positively or negatively. Make sure that you’re choosing fonts that are professional and modern.

14. Choose Color Well

Like font choice, colors cause specific subconscious reactions from viewers. Choosing an outdated color combination for your presentation will render it ineffective.

Below is an example of the Popsicle PowerPoint template , which has a modern presentation color choice:

The Popsicle PowerPoint template highlights how harmonized color palettes can create beautiful slides.

15. Clean + Simple Formatting Makes All the Difference!

We’ve got a full tutorial on how to make a good presentation slide . Give it a read through and review the accompanying video. Just remember, less is more. The focus is you and your message , not your slides.

16. Make Sure All Objects Are Aligned

A simple way to create a well-designed presentation is to make sure all items on a slide are intentionally aligned. To do this, hold down Shift and select all the objects you want to include. Then choose Arrange in the options bar and apply Alignment Type .

17. Limit Punctuation

This isn’t the place for exclamation points. Emphasize your points (while speaking). Don’t enlist punctuation to do this for you. (Leave these at home!!!)

18. Avoid Over-Formatting Your Points

This PowerPoint presentation tip is simple. There’s no need to have every word of every bullet point capitalized, or to have all your bullet points in title case. If possible, drop bullets altogether. Again, the simpler, the better!

Limit your text formatting, including reducing the use of bullets, underline, and other effects. Compare the before example on the left to the revised version on the right.

19. Combine Information With Graphics in PowerPoint

One of the most powerful presentation skills for PPT is using infographics. With the right type of visuals, slides come to life and reduce the text in favor of graphics.

Infographics help combine information with graphics. It’s easier to explain complex ideas when you use visual formats that are intuitive.

Practice Presentation Tips: Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse!

Delivery is probably more important than the actual content. Here’s how to become more aware of your own unique ticks, and how to present like a polished pro:

20. I’ll Say It Again, Rehearse!

Just do it. Again and again. Experiment with pauses, gestures, and body language. Practice around one hour for every minute of your speech.

21. Practice With a Timer

Consistency is key to an effective PowerPoint presentation. The timing should be similar (ideally the same) each time you rehearse. This one will especially pay off when it’s time to present in front of your audience.

22. Slow It Down

Many of the best speakers today intentionally speak slowly. You’ll have the chance to emphasize, appear more thoughtful, and make your information easier to digest.

23. Pause More Often

Like the prior tip, pausing more often allows your main points to be emphasized and gives time for information to sink in. You need to let key points breathe a little before rushing into the next section.

24. Record Yourself

Use your phone’s voice recorder. Assess and critique yourself. Consider:

• Are your pauses too short or too long?
• Are you speaking slowly enough? Too slow?
• When you’re nervous, does your voice get high like the mice in Cinderella?

It’s always weird to hear your own voice recorded; don’t stress it. Use this as a time to adjust.

25. Choose Three Focal Points in the Room

If you stare at the same spot (or even creepier, the same person) the entire time, your presentation will be ineffective (and awkward.) People will be distracted by you, wondering what you’re staring at.

Try this: pick three points in the room (typically: left, center, right). Take time to direct your delivery toward each physical focal point in the room. Also, focus on the center when making your primary points.

26. Vary Your Sentence Length

This makes you sound more interesting, and it’s easier for your audience to follow. Think short and punchy. Or go long and complex for dramatic effect.

27. Modulate!

Don’t speak in monotone for your whole presentation. Be conscious of raising and lowering your voice tone. Otherwise, people will tune you out, and you’ll come across like the teacher in Charlie Brown.

28. Practice in Front of a Mirror

What you look like is as important as how you sound. Pretend you’re having a normal conversation, and allow your hands to move with your speech to emphasize your points. Just don’t get carried away! (I’m thinking Brene Brown or President Obama , not your Aunt Jamie after a few gin and tonics.)

29. Use “Present Mode” When Rehearsing

When you finally are ready to hit the Present button in PowerPoint, make sure you use the Present Mode option. This allows you (and only you) to view extra notes about each slide—just in case you forget something!

30. Practice With New Audiences

If possible, try doing a few real live test runs as a webinar or even at a local Toastmasters organization to get some feedback from a live audience.

31. Engage the Audience by Asking Questions

There’s no reason that a presentation should be one-sided. Why not invert the format and ask your audience a question?

To learn how to create a slide that kicks off a Q&A, use this article . These PowerPoint design tips help you create an engaging and exciting discussion.

Helpful Tips to Step Up and Deliver Come Presentation Time

When the actual day arrives, there are only a few last PowerPoint presentation tips and guidelines to keep in mind:

32. Take a Deep Breath

Deep breathing is proven to relieve stress. It’s simple, and it’ll help you remain calm and in the moment, even up to the last minute before starting.

33. Lighten Up Your Mood

Tell yourself a joke or watch a funny video clip. Do this before the presentation, of course. Research concludes that happy people are more productive. More productive is more focused and able to perform better.

34. Remind Yourself to Take It Slow

When we’re stressed or nervous (or both), we tend to speak faster. Consciously, take yet another deep breath and remind yourself to take it slow!

35. Read the Room

Every presentation room has a temperature. It’s your job as a speaker to gauge it and tailor your presentation to it.

Here’s a great example. Layoffs are coming at a company, and you’re asked to speak to an audience. Even if the audience isn’t personally affected by the actions, you’ve got to consider the morale of the workforce.

Skilled speakers have a knack for reading the energy of the room and adjusting their presentation on the fly.

The last thing that group will want to hear is how strong the economy is and why the company is the best place to work. That doesn’t mean that you’ve got to align to their uncertainty, but don’t go too far against the grain while presenting.

Robert Kennedy III is a master of bringing energy and aligning a speech to the audience. Here’s his advice for adjusting:

“It can be hard to wake up a “dead” crowd but go for it. Most of all, don’t take their energy personally. Focus on serving them with every bit of your fiber then leave empty.”

36. Fake It ‘Til You Make It!

Go forward with confidence. If you act confident, you’ll start to feel more confident. Move slowly with grace, speak clearly, smile, wear something nice. You’ll appear confident to all attendees (no matter how you feel internally).

PowerPoint Presentation Tips and Tricks to Help Avoid Mistakes (What Not to Do)

Most importantly, focus on what you can do to make your presentation better. There are a few important things not to do that we’ve got to address. Here are a handful of PowerPoint presentation tips and tricks to help you avoid missteps.

37. Stop With the Sound Effects

Sound effects are distracting and outdated. In most cases, avoid them. Add audio or music to your presentation to inject interest or highlight an important point, but it’s something to take extra care with. If you insert audio, then make sure your use really connects with your audience and has a fresh approach. Otherwise, it’s best to leave it out.

38. Don’t Use Flashy Slide Transitions

Again, this is distracting and outdated. Use transitions and subtle animations in your PowerPoint presentation. But you need to take care and do it right .

39. Beware of Clip Art

This PowerPoint presentation tip shouldn’t even have to be said. But please, please don’t use clip art. Use professional graphics instead.

40. Don’t Be Afraid to Be Afraid

The fear of public speaking is a real one. Many beginners think that if they’re feeling nervous that a presentation won’t go well or succeed. That might lead them to cancel the presentation.

Here’s a tip from expert Sandra Zimmer, who leads The Self-Expression Center on conquering your fears before you take the stage:

“Get out of your head and into your body. I do this through a grounding exercise that really works to calm nerves and bring you present in the moment.”

If you think that public speaking fears aren’t normal, you might never give your award-winning presentation. So don’t be afraid to be afraid, and acknowledge it’s part of the process!

41. Don’t Read Directly During Your PowerPoint Presentation

If you spend your entire presentation looking at the screen or your note cards, you’re sure to lose your audience’s attention. They’ll disengage from what you’re saying, and your presentation will fall flat.

Reading from your paper or screen also makes it look like you’re not prepared. Many people do it, but no one should. As a general rule, only present something you know well and have, at least mostly, memorized the main points of.

42. Don’t Miss Out on PowerPoint Customizations

Many new PowerPoint users often make significant mistakes when using Envato Elements designs.

The best way to see how to make a good presentation PPT is to start with designs from others. That means using a template, but that doesn’t mean you can’t customize them!

Don’t forget that PowerPoint templates are infinitely customizable. Think of them as guides with built-in presentation design tips.

To see more presentation tips that show you what not to do, make sure to check out our guide .

Work in PowerPoint More Effectively (Tips & Tricks to Level Up Your PPT Skills)

These PowerPoint tips will help you get the most out of the application to level up your next presentation. Let’s dive in.

43. Use the Visual Guides

When you’re designing your next PowerPoint presentation, it helps to create a sense of visual rhythm. Slides that have objects aligned and centered are more likely to resonate with an audience.

44. Use a Few Animations (Tastefully)

Animations in effective PowerPoint presentations are a slippery slope. We’ve all sat through presentations where there were so many objects in motion that it was easy to lose focus on the key ideas in the presentation.

But that’s why animations get an unfairly bad reputation. Use animations to create motion and hold an audience’s attention. Use them sparingly and on key elements on your slide, and you’ll capture that attention properly.

45. Stage Key Content With Animations

You just learned that animations should avoid being distracting. But there’s an important principle to using animations properly. It’s called staging content.

Staging content means that the content appears step by step. There’s nothing worse than overwhelming an audience with all your content at once. But when you stage content, bring it on step by step.

Take it from presentation pro Suzannah Baum :

“If you’re sharing a slide with lots of different points on it, using the animation to reveal those points one at a time is a way to keep the presenter’s content flowing smoothly.”

For more animation presentation tips and tricks, follow our guide .

46. Add a Video to Your PowerPoint

When you’re sharing a big idea in your presentation, it helps to share your perspective from a few different angles. Adding a video to supplement your content can do just that. Luckily, it’s easy to add and embed a YouTube video in your next PowerPoint presentation.

47. Add Charts & Graphs

Charts and graphs can help you tell stories with data. It’s easy for an audience to zone out when you throw a big data table or set of statistics at them.

instead, convert those to charts and graphs. Try out our tutorial to learn how to edit those graphs.

48. Build Your Own Infographics With SmartArt

Earlier in this tutorial, we gave you one of my favorite PowerPoint design tips: use infographic templates.

Here’s another. One of my favorite PowerPoint features is SmartArt, which allows you to build infographics right inside the app.

You don’t have to use another graphic design app like Photoshop or Illustrator to add visuals. Instead, try out SmartArt to help you build graphics that are easy to update.

49. Use Presenter View

Remember that when you use the PowerPoint, you’ re the presentation. The slides are just there to reinforce what you’ve got to say and support your speaking points.

That’s why I always recommend using Presenter view. More often than not, you’re going to have several displays. Presenter view shows your content on your screen, while your presentation is displayed on another screen.

50. Track Your PowerPoint Changes

One of my favorite PowerPoint design tips is to collaborate. Those who know you best will suggest compelling changes that are sure to help you succeed.

As you start collaborating on your presentation, it helps to keep track of proposed and included PowerPoint changes. Use this article to track changes made by others.

10 More Advanced PowerPoint Tips & Tricks

Really need to wow an audience with a good PowerPoint presentation? Give these tips a try to make an unforgettable impression:

51. Engage With an Interactive Quiz

A good PowerPoint presentation gets your audience involved. One of the best PowerPoint tricks is to do that with a quiz. By engaging audiences, a quiz makes your slides memorable.

By adding trivia, you’ll see how to present a PowerPoint in a way that people will love. Channel your inner game-show host today. MIDTEST is a  good PowerPoint presentation  with quiz slides.

52. Illustrate With Custom Image Masks

One of the top PowerPoint tips is to illustrate your slides. But you can go beyond simple, rectangular images on each slide.

The Burte template is full of  PowerPoint tricks , including custom image masks. Image masks shape photos into unique works of art. And thanks to premium templates, you can style photos just like this. Masks overlay your photos onto geometric shapes, instantly elevating your style.

53. Print Handouts With Extra Notes

Wonder how to give a good presentation PPT that audiences will remember? Give them a piece of it to take home.

PowerPoint makes it easy to print handouts with room for notes on the page. This way, audiences can keep copies of your slides, along with their own notes. This is the perfect way to ensure everyone engages with and retains your content.

54. Make Bulk Edits With Master Slides

When you think about how to present a PowerPoint, consider your branding. That means keeping your logo front and center in the eyes of an audience. But if you’re working with a lengthy slide deck, this could seem daunting.

That’s where master slides come in. They’re common in premium layouts, and they’re a leading example of presentation skills for PPT. Master slides let you make bulk edits fast.

55. Shrink File Sizes for Sharing

Many of the top presentation tips involve making your slides more accessible. Often, that involves sharing them with audiences online.

You’ll often find that email clients and cloud services limit the size of files that you share. This can be a problem with large PPT slide decks. But there are a few quick steps you can take to reduce PPT file size. Cut graphics, scale down photos, and more.

56. Map Processes With Flowcharts

As you consider how to do a good PowerPoint presentation, think of ease of understanding. After all, you’re trying to explain something to your audience.

The  Flowcharts in Infographics  template seamlessly illustrates ideas and processes. A flowchart maps out a process in a visual way. Instead of resorting to endless narration, try a quick illustration like this. It saves you time and effort, and your audience is sure to thank you.

57. Use Brand-Specific Colors

Using presentation skills for PPT helps form an association between your message and branding. There’s no better way to do that than with your brand colors.

PowerPoint makes it easy to change color themes, adding your brand colors and logo to each slide. This is one of the top PowerPoint tricks for marketing presentations.

58. Build Social Media Posts in PPT

A good PowerPoint presentation doesn’t have to be shared through a projector. Use the app and templates to build amazing illustrations to use anywhere.

A template like Soffee helps you learn how to present a PowerPoint easily with a pre-built design.

Try using PowerPoint to create social media posts. It helps you engage with your audience, with no need to design custom layouts from scratch.

59. Be Industry-Specific

One of the top presentation tips in 2024 is to be industry-specific. That means avoiding generic layouts and choosing something more customized.

This offers two key advantages. First, you save time by having layouts built for you. Second, you gain design inspiration for your specific topic. Themed templates are truly the best of both worlds.

The Medical and Health template is a good PowerPoint presentation with a set theme.

60. Design for Online (Virtual) Sharing

Last but not least in our list of PowerPoint tips comes virtual presenting. More and more often, slides will be shared with online audiences around the globe.

Why not design your slides for that very purpose? And then learn how to share flawlessly with a global team? It’s one of the top presentation tips for 2024. Embrace it today.

More Great PowerPoint Tutorial Resources

We’ve built a resource for Microsoft PowerPoint that you’re sure to want to try. It includes countless PowerPoint tips and tricks. It’s called How to Use PowerPoint (Ultimate Tutorial Guide) and has all the PowerPoint design tips you need.

Discover More Top PowerPoint Template Designs From Envato Elements for 2024

You’ve just seen our favorite powerful PowerPoint presentation tips and guidelines to help you improve your speaking. We’ve also mentioned Envato Elements, an incredible all-you-can-download source for top PowerPoint designs .

Here are five of the best PowerPoint templates that you can use to create your best presentation yet:

1. Galaxi PowerPoint Template

Blast off to success with the help of this PowerPoint template! Think of the pre-built slide designs as pro PowerPoint design tips. They’re built by professional graphic designers. All the popular and modern slide styles that are perfect for your next presentation. Use Galaxi’s five styles and 30 designs to create a great presentation.

2. Masmax PowerPoint Template

We selected templates for this article that match the PowerPoint tips and tricks provided. Masmax fits the bill perfectly across its 234 unique slide designs. These slide designs are sure to align with the latest in design expectations.

3. STYLE Multipurpose PowerPoint Template V50

Style is subjective, but we can all agree that this template is stunning! The light and airy slide designs are built with fashion-focused designs in mind. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not perfect for most presentations. When learning to present a PowerPoint, remember that templates can be customized to suit your purpose.

4. Peachme Creative PowerPoint Template

Peachme has image-focused slides with splashy designs. The slides are colorful and perfect for a modern presentation. Don’t worry about remembering all the PowerPoint design tips because they’re included in the pre-built slides. Use Peachme’s designs for your presentation today.

5. Buizi Office Building Rent PowerPoint Template

Buizi markets itself as a real estate focused template. It’s ideal for that purpose because of the minimal, image-focused slide designs. But that also makes it a perfect choice for presentations in many fields.

We’ve just scratched the surface of PowerPoint design tips with these five options. Here are many more, bundled inside of the best roundups on Envato Tuts+:

How to Build a Good PowerPoint Presentation Quickly (In 2024)

You’ve already seen effective presentation skills PPT techniques. But you may be wondering exactly how to do a good PowerPoint presentation. It only takes a few clicks. Let’s learn how in just five steps.

For this mini-tutorial, we’ll use the Enjoy PowerPoint Template from Envato Elements. You’ll see that it’s a beautiful template that helps you learn how to present a PowerPoint by giving you every object and layout you need.

Let’s get started:

1. Choose Your Slides

As you can see, a template like Enjoy has dozens of unique slides inside. The key to how to give a good presentation PPT is to choose only the slides that you need.

One of the best PowerPoint tricks is to start by selecting slides you wish to use from your template.

In PowerPoint, scroll through the sidebar on the left to view different slide layouts. Right-click and choose Delete to remove unwanted designs. Plus, you can click and drag slide thumbnails to reorder them in the deck.

2. Add Text

Consider how to do a good PowerPoint presentation without investing a ton of time. That’s where premium templates come in.

One of our top presentation tips when working with a PPT is to lean on the pre-built text boxes for your content.

To add custom text, simply click and select the contents of any text box on your slide. Then, type in your own words. Repeat as needed throughout your slide deck.

3. Customize Fonts

With text selected, it’s easy to customize fonts on each slide. Find the Font section on PowerPoint’s Home tab. From there, you’ve got a variety of dropdown options.

Another of our top tips for presentation tricks is to use a custom font setting in your template.

Click to change the font, font size, and more. You can also use the buttons on the left to add bolds, italics, and more.

Need more custom font styles? As an Envato Elements subscriber, you’ve got instant access to thousands of custom fonts . Use them in your presentation with ease.

4. Insert Images

Slides like this one contain an image placeholder. That’s another advantage found only with premium templates. These make adding images a breeze.

Add images to your PPTX template for more visually interesting slides.

To get started, find an image file stored on your computer. Then, drag and drop it over the placeholder. PowerPoint will import it, sized and scaled for a perfect fit.

5. Change Colors

One of the top effective presentation skills is changing shape colors. This helps you control the look and feel of each slide.

With a shape selected, find the Shape Format tab on PowerPoint’s ribbon. Then, click on the Shape Fill dropdown. You’ll see a color chooser menu appear. Click on any thumbnail to apply it to the shape or browse through the Gradient and Texture options.

Start Putting These PowerPoint Presentation Tips & Tricks Into Use Today!

Learning to write, design, and present a PowerPoint presentation is an invaluable skill, no matter where you use it. If you’re a good communicator of important messages, you’ll never go hungry.

Luckily, improving PowerPoint presentations isn’t as hard as it seems. Follow these tips for PowerPoint presentations to design and deliver with greater confidence.

Remember: Less is more (effective) . Use PowerPoint presentation templates for better design and more effective visual impact. And you can customize a PPT template quickly , with the right workflow.

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