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Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

1 st gen-1940-56

2 nd gen 1956-63

3 rd -64-71

4 th —72-89

5 th -mordern day

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SOFTWARE

  • A computer is a machine that takes instructions and performs computations based on those instructions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTERS

GENERATION OF COMPUTERS

The word generation means the state of improvement in the product development process. Similarly, computer generation refers to the different advancements of new computer technology.

First Generation (1940-1956) Vacuum Tubes

The first generation computers used very large number of vacuum tubes for circuitry and magnetic drums for memory.

UNIVAC and ENIAC computers are prime examples of first-generation computing devices.

Advantages: Fastest calculating device of their time

Disadvantages:

1. Dissipate a lot of heat

2. Consume a lot of electricity

3. Very bulky in size

4. These computers were frequently down due to hardware failures.

5. These computers needed constant maintenance because of low mean time between failures

6. Limited commercial use because these computers were difficult to program

7. Very expensive

Second Generation (1956-1963) Transistors

  • The second generation computers were manufactured using transistors.
  • While first generation computers were programmed using machine language, second generation computers moved towards symbolic, or assembly languages, which allowed programmers to specify instructions in words.
  • At this time, high-level programming languages like COBOL, FORTRAN, ALGOL and SNOBOL were also being developed.
  • Second generation computers were first to store instructions in memory, which moved from a magnetic drum to magnetic core technology.
  • Second generation computers were first developed for the atomic energy industry.

Advantages:

1. Consumed less electricity and thus dissipated less heat as compared to first generation computers

2. Faster, cheaper smaller and more reliable than first generation computers

3. Could be programmed using assembly language and high level languages

4. These computers had faster primary memory and a larger secondary memory

1. Second generation computers were manufactured using transistors that had to be assembled manually. This made commercial production of computers difficult and expensive.

Third Generation (1964-1971) Integrated Circuits

  • The development of the integrated circuit was the hallmark of the third generation of computers.
  • These computers had few megabytes of main memory and magnetic disks which could store few tens of megabytes of data per disk drive.
  • High level programming languages like COBOL and FORTRAN were standardized by ANSI
  • Some more high level programming languages like PL/I PASCAL and BASIC were introduced at this time.
  • Third generation computers were the first to implement time sharing operating systems.
  • Input to these computers could now be provided using keyboards and mouse.
  • Faster than second generation computers and could perform 1 million transactions per second.

2. Smaller, cheaper and more reliable than their predecessors

3. These computers had faster and larger primary memory and secondary storage

4. They were widely used for scientific as well as business applications

5. During this generation of computers, standardization of existing high level languages and invention of new high level languages was done

6. These computers had time sharing operating system which allowed interactive use of computer by one or more users simultaneously thereby improving the productivity of the users.

Fourth Generation (1971-1989) Microprocessors

  • The microprocessor started the fourth generation of computers with thousands of integrated circuits built onto a single silicon chip.
  • Semi-conductor memories were used which were very fast, even the hard disks became cheaper, smaller in size and larger in capacity.
  • For input, floppy disks (in addition to magnetic tapes) were used to port data and programs from one computer to another.
  • During this period many new operating systems were developed like MS-DOS MS-Windows UNIX and Apple’s proprietary operating system.
  • Development of GUIs, the mouse and handheld devices.
  • In this period, several word processing packages, spreadsheet packages and graphics packages were introduced.

1. Smaller, cheaper, faster and more reliable

2. Consumed less electricity and therefore dissipated less heat

3. They had faster and larger primary memory and secondary storage

4. They could be used as general purpose computers.

5. GUIs enabled people to learn to work with computers very easily. So the use of computers in both office and home became widespread.

6. Networks allowed sharing of resources thereby efficient utilization of computer hardware and software

Fifth Generation (Present and Beyond) Artificial Intelligence

  • The fifth generation computers are completely based on a new concept of artificial intelligence.
  • Although such computers are still in development, there are certain applications like voice recognition which is widely being used today.
  • In the fifth generation of computers the aim is to develop devices that respond to natural language input and are capable of learning and self-organization.
  • The two most common are LISP and Prolog.

CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTERS

Computers can be broadly classified into four categories based on their speed, amount of data that they can hold and price.

Computers can be broadly classified into four categories based on their speed, amount of data that they can hold, and price .

Classification of Computers

Super Computer

Mini Computers

Mainframe Computers

Micro Computers

Intelligent Terminal

Dumb Terminal

Workstation

Cellular Telephones

H/PC Pro Devices

APPLICATIONS OF COMPUTERS

  • Word Processing
  • Digital Audio or Video Composition
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Traffic Control
  • Legal System
  • Retail Business
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Business and Industry
  • Weather Forecasting
  • Online Banking
  • Industry and Engineering
  • Decision Support Systems
  • Expert Systems

BASIC ORGANIZATION OF A COMPUTER

A computer is an electronic device which basically performs five major operations which includes:

1) accepts data or instructions (input)

2) stores data

3) process data

4) displays results (output) and

5) controls and co-ordinates all operations inside a computer

CONTROL UNIT

ARITHMETIC LOGIC UNIT

Data and instructions

Flow of data and instructions

Control exercised by control unit

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PowerPoint 101: Everything You Need to Make a Basic Presentation

Sarah Joy

If you're new to PowerPoint, it can seem overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to start. Once you understand the basics of PowerPoint, then using the software is much easier. 

Once you learn how to use PowerPoint you'll realize how helpful the software is.

PowerPoint is the original presentations app for the Mac and PC, but it's a complex app with a lot of features. Making a simple presentation can be confusing.

Are you making your first PowerPoint? Do you find it a bit confusing? Here's the guide you need to make a perfect PowerPoint presentation.

In this tutorial, we’ll look into what you should and shouldn’t do when creating a PowerPoint presentation. I’ll also show you how to customize your PowerPoint template. But most of all, we'll go over the PowerPoint basic knowledge you need to know.

Some Dos and Don’ts of Writing a PowerPoint Presentation

If you want to impress people then you should know what to do and what not to do when creating your presentation.

Before creating a PowerPoint presentation , you should know some basic things about making a great presentation. Here are some dos and don’t basics of PowerPoint :

Here's a list of guidelines for creating your PowerPoint Presentation:

  • Use one theme for the entire background.
  • Use simple easy to read fonts.
  • Use bullet points.
  • Only include key information on each slide.
  • Be direct and use concise wording.
  • Have minimal text on a slide.
  • Provide definitions when necessary.
  • Use white space to make visual elements stand out more.
  • Use high contrasting text color and background color.

These are things you want to avoid doing when creating your PowerPoint presentation :

  • Using too many graphics on one slide.
  • Adding unimportant information on a slide
  • Writing your script on your slide.
  • Using distracting images or backgrounds.
  • Using hard to read color combinations.

For even more design guidelines and other PowerPoint tips, review this tutorial:

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What Is Microsoft PowerPoint?

Microsoft PowerPoint is presentation software. In PowerPoint, you can use templates or create presentations from scratch. In this software, you can use text, images, videos, and more to explain a topic. Besides, PowerPoint has some main features such as animations and adding images and videos.

Learn more about PowerPoint in these tutorials:

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How to Customize a PowerPoint template

If you’re going to create a PowerPoint presentation, you need to have some basic PowerPoint skills .

Here are some skills you can apply to your presentation:

1. Decide on Your Topic

It's PowerPoint basic knowledge that you should decide on your topic before you start making your PowerPoint presentation . Once you've picked a topic, here are some steps to take:

  • Start by creating an outline on what you want to talk about.
  • Decide what important information you want to put on your slides. You don’t want a lot of text on your slides, so only include the most important information.
  • Complete any research and put together any information you want in your presentation. Have this all planned out before starting your presentation because it makes the process easier.

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2. Choose a Template

After choosing your topic choose the next step is to decide which PowerPoint presentation template you want to use. A topic-related template may help streamline your PowerPoint creation.

There are many topics related to premium PowerPoint presentation templates. But if you can’t find a topic-related template, then you can use a simple template that doesn’t have a theme.

Choose a premium template for your PowerPoint presentation.

Just because you’re using a premium template doesn’t mean that you’ll give up customization options. You can easily customize premium templates as much as you need to. Plus, you save time with a premium template because you don’t need to start from scratch. All you need to do is add in images and information.

In this tutorial, we'll be using the Be. PowerPoint Presentation Template . 

2. Add Text

More PowerPoint 101 common knowledge is that text is essential to a PowerPoint presentation. The text allows you to back up your main points. It also keeps readers' minds on the key terms and concepts.

But never have your text appear in large blocks on the slides. Large blocks of text can be overwhelming to the audience.

Instead, your text should appear lists of single words or short, easy-to-understand statements. Limit the text on your slide to:

  • definitions
  • essential facts

Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to add text to a PowerPoint template:

To add new text to your PowerPoint presentation slide you'll need to create a text box.

On slide two of the Be. PowerPoint, there's room to add a text box.

  • To add a textbox, click on the Insert tab.
  • In the toolbar, click on the Text Box button. Your cursor turns into a drawing tool.
  • Draw a diagonal line where you want the text box to be.
  • Click inside the text box until you see a blinking cursor.
  • Now you can start typing.

3. Add Pictures

Another element of a PowerPoint presentation, according to PowerPoint 101, is images. Images can be used to evoke emotion in the audience. You can also use images to show what you’re talking about.

If needed, you can have a slide with only a single image and caption to make a strong point.

Picture placeholders make adding images to your PowerPoint presentation easy.

Images can add an extra visual element to your slides. Here are some steps for adding images to a template:

  • Double-click on the Insert Picture from File button in the middle of the picture placeholder on slide two to add an image.
  • Your file finder appears. Locate your image file.
  • Once you find your image file, double click on it. This adds the image to the placeholder.

4. Have a Consistent Color Palette

PowerPoint basic knowledge is to have a consistent color palette in your presentation. If you use a premium template, you don’t need to worry about this unless you change the theme colors.

When choosing a color theme, remember to use contrasting colors for the text and slide background. For example, if you've got a navy-blue background, white text will make the text easy to read and stand out.

One of the basics of PowerPoint presentations is to have a consistent color palette throughout.

With these PowerPoint basics covered, let’s change the slide background color on slide two.

  • To start, click on the slide background.
  • Next, click on the Design tab.
  • In the toolbar, click on the Format Background button. A side panel appears on the right of your screen.
  • In the panel, you’ll see a color field. Click on the Fill Color button.
  • A color palette drops down. Choose a color you want.

5. Allow White Space

One of the basics of PowerPoint presentations is to have white space on your slides.

White space is the unused space between elements (shapes, text, boxes, pictures, etc.) on a slide. When you allow white space on your slide, your slide looks clean, professional, and elegant.

So, when making the slides for your PowerPoint presentation remember that less is more.

6. Use Icons and Infographics

Many premium PowerPoint presentation templates come with icons and infographics.

Icons and Infographics are a basic PowerPoint skill that will make your data visually interesting.

Here are some steps for adding icons and infographics to your slides:

  • Slide 105 of the Be. PowerPoint template has an infographic chart. To change the data in the chart, start by clicking on one of the bars in the chart.
  • Click on the Chart Design tab.
  • Click on the Edit Data in Excel button. A window appears so you can add your data. Type your data.
  • To change the chart's colors, click on the Change Colors button under the Chart Design tab. A color menu drops down. Choose the colors that you want.

7. Format Text and Adjust Pictures

A basic PowerPoint skill is to format your text and adjust your images. If there was no picture placeholder when you added an image, you’ll need to adjust that image.

Formatting text is also essential. You can change the font, font size, and font color.

When putting your PowerPoint presentation together, keep in mind the need to have your font size, color, and type consistent throughout your presentation. For example, if you've blue title text in size 30, every slide should use a blue title text in size 30. Consistent text throughout your presentation looks more professional.

A basic PowerPoint skill is to be able to format text and adjust images.

You can easily adjust text boxes and images by clicking on them. Use the handles on the selected item to adjust the size.

  • To change the font of the text, start by highlighting the text.
  • Next, click on the Home tab.
  • In the toolbar, you’ll see a Font Menu . Click on the arrow next to the current font.
  • When you click on the arrow, a font menu drop down. Choose the font you want to sue for your text.

8. Use Speaker Notes

Another essential PowerPoint basics skill that you should know about is Speaker Notes . You shouldn’t put everything you’re going to say on the slides. That much text  can be overwhelming for the audience.

Speaker Notes are a PowerPoint feature that lets you add references and notes. These are only visible to the speaker.

Another basic PowerPoint skill is knowing how to use speaker notes.

Here's how to use Speaker Notes :

  • At the bottom (under your slide) you’ll see a Speaker Notes section. Type your notes in there.
  • Then, to present your presentation so that the audience can’t see your speaker notes, click on the Slide Show tab.
  • Next, in the toolbar, click on the Presenter View button.

5 Top PowerPoint Tips

You've just learned the basics of PowerPoint. These will get you started as you create your PowerPoint presentation.

But there's some much more you can do. Here are some PowerPoint tips to help you make your presentation even better. Here are some top tips:

1. Use Animations

Animations can make your PowerPoint presentations more exciting to the audience. Use animation to draw attention to a specific point or image on your slide.

Be careful not to use too much animation. If you use too much animation, it can overwhelm the audience. And too much animation can look amateur.

This tutorial includes even more details about how to use animation in PowerPoint:

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2. Use Charts and Graphs to Present Data

When you've got data, it's best to present it using charts and graphs. Charts and graphs add a visual element to your that can make it easy to see comparisons or trends. Also, It can be hard to see data in an excel spreadsheet if you're seated in the audience.

For a detailed tutorial on charts and graphs, study:

3. Make Your Presentation Interesting for the Audience

Besides charts and graphs, there's another way you can make your audience want to pay attention. An interactive quiz can make your audience pay attention.

Let your audience know ahead of time that there'll be an interactive quiz with a prize at the end. This will make the audience want to pay attention and cause them to learn about the topic of your presentation.

Use this guide to add an interactive quiz to your PowerPoint:

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4. Add Images to Your Presentation

Images add not only a visual element, but also an emotional element. They can also be used to keep the audience interested in your presentation. You can use images to simplify and reinforce the goal or the message of your presentation.

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5. Use an Outline

When preparing your presentation, it’s best to start with an outline. Outlines help you make sure that you talk about everything you need to. A good premium template will come with labeled slides that can be used as an outline. Learn more about how to create an outline from PowerPoint here:

Learn More about  Microsoft PowerPoint 

You've already learned a lot of basic PowerPoint skills and know how to use PowerPoint. But, as we mentioned earlier, PowerPoint is a complex app with lots of features.

When you're ready, we've got you covered with even more helpful PowerPoint tutorials. Read these tutorials to learn more about PowerPoint:

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The Best Source for Premium PowerPoint Templates (With Unlimited Use)

Premium PowerPoint templates are designed to look professional and take advantage of the latest design styles. Just add your own text and images. 

Envato Elements Subscription

To find a premium template go to Envato Elements and sign up for the subscription to get unlimited access to design assets including:

  • PowerPoint presentation templates

If you want to use a premium template but aren’t sure about a subscription, then GraphicRiver is a great option. GraphicRiver is a pay-per-download source for digital elements.

Apply These PowerPoint Basics Now

You now know the basic steps of creating and running a basic PowerPoint presentation. Even long, complex and fancy presentations start the same way.

And if you prefer, you can create the content first. Then apply the formatting later. PowerPoint themes make it easy to tweak the design of your entire presentation without changing your content.

You can also take a look at the premium  PowerPoint presentation design templates  on Envato Elements or Envato Market to discover top PPT designs .

Editorial Note: This article was originally written in 2014 by Bob Flisser . It's been comprehensively revised to include the latest PowerPoint information by Sarah Joy .

Sarah Joy

PowerPoint 101: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

Vania Escobar

Are you struggling with PowerPoint? You need a quick design in PowerPoint but don't know where to start? Don't worry, you have nothing to be ashamed of.

In this article, we're going to refresh the most important PowerPoint basics so you can take advantage of this Microsoft software and create high-impact presentations at any time!

Millions of users worldwide use Microsoft 365 services , making PowerPoint the presentation design software with the highest market share. And with good reason! PowerPoint's features stand out for its usability and originality . We can tell you that PowerPoint is pretty intuitive software, and it's a great option to choose when working with presentations on a daily basis. So, are you ready for a quick PowerPoint 101 class?

Let ' s see what you ' re going to learn today with this PowerPoint Guide :

What is PowerPoint?

What are the best uses of powerpoint, powerpoint basics: what are the components of powerpoint workspace, mastering powerpoint: what are the main features of powerpoint, what are powerpoint templates and where to find them, time to practice how to make a presentation in powerpoint.

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Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation design software that is part of Microsoft 365 . This software allows you to design presentations by combining text, images, graphics, video, and animation on slides in a simple and intuitive way.

Over time, PowerPoint has evolved and improved its accessibility to users. For this reason, it has been adapted to the main operating systems and modalities:

  • PowerPoint Online

Additionally, you can use Word and Excel in this online version. That way, you'll be able to make real-time changes in the cloud without fearing losing your files. Sounds great, right?

PowerPoint has a versatile range of uses. Here's a list of the different tasks you can complete with this presentation design software:

  • Business presentations or Pitch decks.
  • Marketing, Sales and HR plans.
  • Project briefs and timelines.
  • Inductions to new employees.
  • Seminars and educational classes.
  • Professional portfolio of photos or designs.
  • Presentations of a research summary.
  • Presentations for special occasions.

These are just a few examples of the multiple possibilities this Microsoft software offers. Your imagination is the only limit!

Stay tuned as we continue with this PowerPoint 101 Guide...

PowerPoint 101: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

In order to deeply understand this presentation design software, you need to recognize its main components. Now it's time to learn about the PowerPoint basics!

A quick note before going any further: when opening PowerPoint, some of the commands in the ribbons will look grayish and won't be highlighted when you hover the mouse over them.

This happens since some commands need to be selected in order to function. For example, if you want to change the color of a text, you first need to select it.

That being said, let's start with this Guide for PowerPoint beginners:

PowerPoint Main Window

The first aspect to learn is PowerPoint Main Window. To facilitate the explanation, we've organized its main elements with numbers from 1 to 10:

components of PowerPoint window

Based on that, the main components of PowerPoint window are the following:

1. Quick Access Toolbar: allows you to customize commands to have them at hand. You only have to select it and go to "More commands."

2. Title Bar: shows you the name of your file and other "Suggested options" like Slide Master View . These options will vary depending on the use you give to the commands.

3. File Tab: you will see the Home Menu (PowerPoint backstage) by selecting it. There, you can create a new presentation, save it, print it, export it, and many other options.

4. The Ribbon: it's where PowerPoint tabs and tools are. These tools can also be called "commands" or “features.”

5. More Button or Down Arrow: these arrows allow you to view more tools or layout options in PowerPoint.

6. Slides Pane: shows your slides in thumbnail size. By right-clicking, you can access additional options for customizing each slide. Perfect for PowerPoint beginners!

7. Slide: PowerPoint's blank canvas and the frame to be seen when presenting the file.

8. Placeholders: they are dotted boxes that will store your content.

9. Status Bar: allows you to view the slide number, grammatical errors, speaker notes, and the comments on your file.

10. Zoom: allows you to enlarge or minimize your PowerPoint workspace. The range goes from 10 to 400%.

PowerPoint Tabs

The PowerPoint tabs are the control desk of your presentation . Since PowerPoint's features are too many, they're organized in tabs.

You can come and go between tabs as you need. Once you click on a tab, it will open its ribbon, and there, you'll be able to see all the tools related to that particular category.

This PowerPoint tutorial for beginners will give you an overview of all PowerPoint tabs . Pay attention to the following list:

  • Transitions Tab
  • Animations Tab
  • Slide Show Tab
  • Recording Tab

1. Home Tab

The Home tab is the most common tab of PowerPoint. This is the tab you'll probably use the most if you're designing a presentation deck from scratch.

Home Tab PowerPoint

It allows you to add new slides and change the text characteristics : font, size, boldness, underlining, alignment, etc. If you've ever used Microsoft Word, these features will be familiar to you.

Also, you will find commands to edit the characteristics of the geometric shapes you insert. This includes: fill color, line color, sharpe effects, among others.

2. Insert Tab

The Insert tab is exactly what its name says it is. In this ribbon, you'll find all the options concerning adding a new element to your PowerPoint presentation .

Insert Tab PowerPoint

You can insert a picture, some geometric shapes, icons, WordArt graphics, among others. We can tell you that this tab is really helpful for PowerPoint beginners!

For example, if you have a lot of data in PowerPoint , you could add a chart or diagram to show your information in a more visual way. Also, you can embed videos or music into PowerPoint really easily.

  • PowerPoint tip for beginners: To be able to write text on your slides, you need a text box. So, if you're designing your presentation from scratch, remember to go first to the Insert tab and add a text box to start writing.

3. Design Tab

If you are one of those people who enjoy choosing the design of a PowerPoint presentation, this tab will be your favorite.

Design Tab PowerPoint

The Design tab offers a wide range of premade designs , allowing you to get more polished slides. Even better, if you explore its ribbon, you can adjust the color palette and change the overall style of your PowerPoint deck.

The PowerPoint interface, as this basic PowerPoint Tutorial, is really intuitive. We believe that you won't have any problem with this tab!

4. Transitions Tab

Using transitions in PowerPoint is a dynamic way to move from one slide to the next during a presentation. This feature is PowerPoint's stamp, so don ' t miss it!

Transitions Tab PowerPoint

Some PowerPoint transitions are really classic, like wiping the old slide to present the new one. Others are somewhat over the top, like the “Vortex” or the “Airplane” effect.

If you click on each kind of transition, you'll see a preview on how it would look when presenting. Really cool, right?

5. Animations Tab

In case you want to add special effects for certain elements in your slides , the Animations tab in PowerPoint will interest you.

Animations Tab PowerPoint

Like the Transitions tab, you will find various animation effects in this ribbon. It's a matter of trying and choosing the best one according to your needs!

6. Slide Show Tab

As its name says, the Slide Show tab is about presenting your slides . We really like that it gives you several options to show up your presentation!

Slide Show Tab PowerPoint

Considering that you're a PowerPoint beginner, you're not likely to use the Slide Show tab very much.

But if you're curious about this command, you must read our article: How to Make a PowerPoint Slideshow that Runs Automatically?

7. Review Tab

The Review tab is not often used by PowerPoint beginners either.

However, if your job is related to writing or if you work at an international company, this tool can be extremely useful!

Review Tab PowerPoint

With this tab, you can check the slide's spelling, translate the text in real-time, and add comments to your slides . This last function can be helpful to give feedback to a colleague.

8. View Tab

This View tab allows you to change the view of your PowerPoint slides and make handouts from them, among other things.

View Tab PowerPoint

As you can see, the majority of its commands are really specific. So you won't have any issues while designing, test and see!

In this section, our favorite command for PowerPoint beginners is Slide Master . Explore more about this tool in our guide!

9. Recording Tab

In the last versions of this design presentation software, PowerPoint added the Recording tab. As its name says, it allows you to record all your presentation slides .

Recording Tab PowerPoint

This ribbon has advanced commands, so the most common action for a PowerPoint beginner is to take a screenshot or record the screen sequentially .

10. Help Tab

Finally, there is the Help tab. If you have any problem or question concerning how to use PowerPoint, you may go here to look for a solution.

In the latest versions, Windows has added a “Show Training” option. You can click this command to practice the PowerPoint basics since it will download training templates.

Help Tab PowerPoint

As a beginner in PowerPoint, you must recognize the objective of each PowerPoint tab to be able to master the software . But, in order to conduct an outstanding presentation deck, you also need to dominate its most important features. Let's see some of them in the next section!

If you feel ready to delve deeper into PowerPoint's tools, this section is for you.

As you may know , 24Slides specializes in creating outstanding presentations for any Design Project . So, we asked one of our experts about her favorite PowerPoint features, and we want to share them all with you!

Carmen Navarrete , Graphic Designer at 24Slides, highlighted the following features that will make your presentations stand out from the crowd:

PowerPoint Feature #1: Crop to Shape

This first PowerPoint feature is simple but effective!

Let's see how to use it:

  • First, choose an image you want to cut and insert it into your workspace.
  • Once inserted, select it with the mouse.
  • Go to the "Picture Format" tab.
  • Press the arrow of the "Crop" button (right side of the screen).
  • Select "Crop to Shape."
  • Choose your favorite shape and customize your PowerPoint presentation!

PowerPoint Feature: Crop to Shape

PowerPoint Feature #2: Merge Shapes

If you don't like any figure enough, you can create one from scratch!

This is possible thanks to the "Merge Shapes" option. Follow these steps to unleash your creativity:

  • First choose an image you want to cut.
  • Check the list of PowerPoint shapes (Insert tab > Shapes).
  • Choose two or three figures you want to merge (they can be the same figure).
  • Select the figures you are going to merge (see the image).
  • Once selected, go to the "Shape Format" tab.
  • Press the "Merge Shapes" option and the type of merge you want (test and choose!).

PowerPoint Feature: Merge Shapes

  • A new figure will appear, and you must fill it with the image from the first step.
  • Stay on the Shape Format tab and go to "Shape Fill" (button in the middle of the ribbon).
  • Select "Picture Fill" and browse for your image.
  • Select the image to fill your new figure, and that's it!

PowerPoint Feature: Merge Shapes

  • PowerPoint tip for beginners: When your merged figure is ready, paste the image to the background of your slide to achieve a better result. This way, you can use your image as a canvas and see if both elements fit well.

PowerPoint Feature #3: Insert Icons

This PowerPoint feature is quite easy to follow for PowerPoint beginners!

Just follow these steps:

  • Go to the Insert tab.
  • Select the "Icons" option.
  • A Microsoft 365 library will open, where you can search for the required icon.
  • Now, you must insert it into your presentation and adapt it to your design.
  • If you have an active Microsoft 365 subscription, you'll have access to a larger number of icons in PowerPoint.

PowerPoint Feature: Insert Icons

  • PowerPoint tip for beginners: If you want to learn more about icons in PowerPoint, read our article on How to Use Icons to Make Amazing PowerPoint Presentations .

PowerPoint Feature #4: Insert SmartArt

PowerPoint's SmartArt is one of the most popular and accessible tools to dominate while learning about PowerPoint basics.

To use it in your slide deck, you must:

  • Select SmartArt.
  • See all SmartArt categories and choose your favorite based on your needs.
  • Add the text you have prepared and adapt it to your presentation.

PowerPoint Feature: Insert SmartArt

We want to give you some ideas to master this SmartArt tool in PowerPoint: you can make timelines , flowcharts , and even a Venn diagram in just a few seconds. Try and see!

PowerPoint Feature #5: Remove Background

If you don't know how to use Photoshop and want to remove the background from an image, in this PowerPoint 101 Guide, we show you how:

  • First choose the image you want to remove the background from.
  • Insert the image in the PowerPoint workspace.
  • Select the image and go to the "Picture Format" tab.
  • Select "Remove Background" (first option on the left).
  • You can keep and remove parts of the image with the first two tools of the ribbon (see image).
  • Keep in mind that all the sections highlighted in purple will be deleted.

PowerPoint Feature: Remove Background of image

  • We recommend zooming in to keep or remove parts of the image with more detail.
  • Once you're done, press the "Keep Changes" button.
  • Finally, adapt the new image to your PowerPoint presentation.

Remove background in PowerPoint

  • PowerPoint tip for beginners: Choose a high-contrast photo or image for best results. In other words, the outline of the person or object you want to cut out must have clear edges and cannot blend with the image's background color.

PowerPoint Feature #6: Add Speaker Notes

The latest PowerPoint feature is a command you can use to prepare your speech before presenting to an audience.

Learning how to add speaker notes in PowerPoint is simple:

  • Select the slide that needs some notes.
  • Usually, there is a footer below the slide, but if not, you will have to activate it.
  • Go to the View tab and select "Notes."
  • The Speaker Notes section will appear, and you can add whatever you want!

PowerPoint Feature: Add Speaker Notes

  • PowerPoint tip for beginners: In case you want to practice your entire presentation and have a lot of notes, go to the View tab and select "Notes Page" (fourth command). You'll be able to see all your Speaker Notes faster!

PowerPoint Feature #7: PowerPoint Translator

If you've ever wondered how to translate your PowerPoint Slides, we'll explain the step by step here:

  • Go to the Review tab.
  • Select the text you want to translate.
  • Press the “Translate” button.
  • A panel will open on the right side of the screen.
  • Choose the language you need and you'll see the translation in real-time.
  • If you press Insert, the text will change to the new translation!

PowerPoint Feature #8: Screen Recording

The process of recording your screen in PowerPoint is straightforward and intuitive. Let's see:

  • Go to the “Record” or “Recording” tab.
  • Press the "Record Slide Show" button or the “From Beginning” button (depending on your PPT version).
  • A new window will open.
  • Select the red record button and start recording!
  • When you're done, select “Export.”
  • By default, the video will be 1080p. If you want to lower the video quality, go to "Customize export."
  • Name the video, save it to a folder and that's it!

As you may have noticed, this software has endless PowerPoint design options for beginners. We encourage you to try and test each functionality!

However, we're clear that PowerPoint has different features, so it can be hard to know where to start. That's why understanding PowerPoint basics is crucial if you truly want to master this software!

Our PowerPoint 101 Guide continues; stay tuned to discover more great stuff about this Microsoft software. Keep reading!

A PowerPoint template is a pre-made design that you can use for your own means, and that will save you a lot of time!

Templates in PowerPoint are a great resource for designing since all the structure is already done, and you only have to update the content . We can tell you they're the perfect resource for PowerPoint beginners!

They can be incredibly specific. For example, there are templates for a SWOT analysis or a complete Marketing report. Otherwise, templates can also be very general, with several slides with a similar design.

If you struggle with the artistic part of designing presentations, downloading PowerPoint templates will be a life changer!

PowerPoint free Templates by 24Slides

How to download PowerPoint templates for free?

If you didn't know, 24Slides has an extensive repository of PowerPoint templates. But how to obtain them? It's really simple:

  • First, create an account on our Free Templates Website with the button “Register” (that way, you can download everything without problems!).
  • Think about the graphics you need and the ideal structure for your presentation deck (you can also change the color palette later!).
  • Download it in PowerPoint format (if you prefer it in Google Slides format, you'll also find this type in our repository).
  • Edit and change everything you need for your PowerPoint presentation!

24Slides Designers specialize in business and corporate PowerPoints, but you'll also find other types of templates on our website: Data templates, Timelines, Roadmaps, Matrixes, Diagrams, and more.

Keep in mind that a well-designed PowerPoint deck helps you communicate stronger messages to your audience . Don't waste this opportunity to make your presentation shine!

Business Templates in PowerPoint

If you want to learn more about how to master PowerPoint, do not miss the last section. We'll show you some PowerPoint basics from the software itself!

A PowerPoint 101 Guide wouldn't be that useful with no examples. So, if you enjoy the step-by-step guides, this section is for you.

Below, we'll show you how to make a simple PowerPoint presentation. But first, here are some tips to be more efficient in the process:

  • Be clear about what type of presentation you're going to create (is it corporate, playful, or more creative?).
  • Make a draft with the most important information you need to add and, thus, generate a good structure in your presentation .
  • Get inspired by examples on the internet , but adapt them to your needs and audience.
  • If you will create a business presentation, keep in mind your brand identity .
  • Make sure your PowerPoint works , you may need to update to the latest version or pay for the subscription.

Step 1: Make a draft to structure your presentation

As we said before, writing a draft or script of your content will be vital to start on the right foot as a PowerPoint beginner.

This advice is so important that we choose it as the first step to learning how to make a PowerPoint presentation. Remember: Planning is key!

draft to structure a presentation in PowerPoint

Regarding the process of planning, we share some good practices:

  • If your presentation will be very long , write down all subtitles and content in a Word document. This will help you organize your ideas and give a correct sequence to your narrative. In addition to avoiding redundancies in the message you want to communicate.
  • If your presentation will use many visual resources , we recommend choosing high-quality images. This will help you have a starting graphic base. Some good free image repositories are Freepick , Unsplash , and Adobe Stock .
  • If your presentation is based on data , have all your results summarized or your most relevant conclusions at hand. The idea of making a PowerPoint presentation is to show your information in the simplest way possible for your audience.

Step 2: Create a new document in PowerPoint

Once you check that all the functions are working fine with the software, please open it and go to the File tab. If you've ever used Word or Excel, you'll probably find this Home Menu familiar.

In short, this is the main page of PowerPoint, where you can create a new presentation or open an older one. Let's see:

how to create a new document in PPT

In order to follow this part of our PowerPoint Tutorial correctly, take into consideration the following points:

  • On the lower side of the screen, you'll find your recently opened PowerPoint files. This option is great for saving some time.
  • If you don't find the presentation you're looking for, click on the “Open” option at the left bar and find older files.
  • Don't forget to save your presentation with a relatable name so you won't lose sight of it!

Step 3: Choose the perfect design for your presentation

With your information ready in a draft, it's time to choose the design of your PowerPoint slide deck. You must imagine that the available design options are endless!

For practical reasons, you have three options regarding the design:

  • Start a design from scratch (very difficult for a PowerPoint beginner).
  • Choose an established PowerPoint design or layout.
  • Download a PowerPoint template and modify some details.

Don't worry if you don't know how to continue! In this PowerPoint 101 class, we're going to explain step by step the second option:

How do you set a default design in PowerPoint?

  • First, go to the Design tab.
  • Open the list of options by clicking on the third arrow.
  • Choose the design you like the most for your PowerPoint presentation.

How do you set a default design in PowerPoint

If you want to explore more PowerPoint designs, there is a way to research online. For that, you only need to:

  • Go to the File tab (first tab, next to the Home tab).
  • Select "More themes" (see image).

More themes in PowerPoint

  • Use the search engine and write the keyword you want (it can be related to your business or it can be a color).
  • Check the list of PowerPoint themes and choose your favorite.
  • Wait a few minutes while it loads and keep designing in PowerPoint!

Themes designs in PowerPoint

How do you change the layout of one slide in PowerPoint?

In this PowerPoint 101 Guide, you will also learn how to configure the layout of each slide.

Keep in mind that to have a high-impact presentation, you must adapt your slides' design to the type of content you'll add. And using layouts is perfect for this purpose.

To change the layout type in PowerPoint, follow these steps:

  • Right-click on the slide you want to change.
  • Select the "Layout" option.
  • You will find more than ten layout models.
  • Choose the one that best suits your content.
  • Repeat these steps for each slide (if you wish or require).

How do you change the layout in PowerPoint

How do you customize your slides in PowerPoint?

The design process in this PowerPoint 101 Guide doesn't stop there.

You also can customize your presentation's color palette , font style, background format , and graphics effects .

Just go to:

  • Design tab > Variants.
  • Select Colors, Fonts, Effects or Background Styles (as you need).
  • If you're inspired and want to create your own background in PowerPoint, select Background Styles > Format Background.
  • Finally, custom your slides as you want!

how to customize a design in PowerPoint

Step 4: Add all your information to your presentation

Now, it's time to add all your information to your slides. If your script is long, take your time to copy each part of it.

In this PowerPoint Tutorial, we're going to show how our design is going so far. We design at your side!

How to design a presentation in PPT

Step 5: Add transitions or animations to your presentation

The stamp of PowerPoint is its transitions and animations! Naturally, our PowerPoint 101 has considered these essential commands.

If you want to add them to your presentation and make your speech more fluid, follow these steps:

  • Go to the tabs section of PowerPoint.
  • Select "Transitions" or "Animations" and try your favorite effects.
  • Remember that if you select Transitions, these will modify the entire slide, while Animations can be added to each element individually.

When choosing one Animation, you can eliminate it if you aren't 100% convinced. You only need to:

  • Select the Animation number that appears on the corner.
  • Press the "Delete" or "Backspace" button on your keyboard.
  • Choose another Animation in PowerPoint if you want!

How to add transitions or animations to PPT

This “PowerPoint for dummies” is full of tips and tricks! So here is one more: Don't overuse transitions or animations in PowerPoint ; they can make your presentation slower and unprofessional . Use this tool in a subtle way!

Step 6: Refine the final details

As always, every final product must be reviewed. Especially if you're learning the PowerPoint fundamentals with us.

We recommend reviewing each slide of your PowerPoint presentation one final time. In this process, you will be able to:

  • Add icons if your presentation requires it.
  • Change any image or illustration if they don't convince you.
  • Change transitions or animations.
  • Customize your presentation's color palette .
  • Proofread your slides' text or add more information.
  • Add speaker notes to your presentation.

How to add speaker notes to PPT

Step 7: Slideshow your presentation

When your presentation is finished, it's essential to know how to make a PowerPoint slideshow. This way, you can see your slides from the exact same perspective your audience will see them.

To slideshow your presentation in PowerPoint, follow these simple steps for PowerPoint beginners:

  • Position yourself on your first slide.
  • Go to the bottom right of the software.
  • Select the "Slide Show" button (see image).
  • Have a look of your presentation by clicking on each slide or pressing the right arrow on your keyboard.
  • To go out from the Slide Show mode, you have to press the ESC key.

How to slideshow in PowerPoint

Now you can present your slides like an expert!

When you master this presentation design software, you'll be able to create amazing things in PowerPoint : infographics, diagrams, charts, pitch decks, business cards, calendars, you name it!

This was our PowerPoint Guide for beginners. We hope that our compilation today will be useful for conducting more professional presentations in the future and, why not, achieve all your goals!

Don't forget to share this PowerPoint 101 Guide with your co-workers or whoever you want!

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER. Basic Computer Components. BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS. How do you define that an object is a computer?. BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS. Monitor. The video display unit that sits on your desktop and serves as your computer screen .

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INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER Basic Computer Components

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS How do you define that an object is a computer?

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Monitor • The video display unit that sits on your desktop and serves as your computer screen. • Monitors are available in two basic types. • CRT (cathode ray tube - looks like a TV set), called "flat" or "perfect flat" • LCD (liquid crystal display) called "flat panel".

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Monitor CRT Monitor LCD Monitor

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Keyboard • The peripheral device used to input information into a computer. • It provides a set of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, symbol and control keys. • When a character is pressed, it sends a coded input to the computer, which then displays the character on the Monitor. • Keyboards are available in corded and wireless models. • Keyboards should come with a wrist rest.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Mouse • A peripheral device connected to your computer, used to reposition the cursor or move the pointer on your screen. • Usually has at least two buttons, that is use to highlight text, open menu items, launch programs, etc. • Can be corded or wireless. • Some mice have a ball on the bottom that rolls as you push the mouse, and some mice have optical function.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Case • Often called the “CPU”/ "computer", the case houses and  provides power to the major computer components, including the MotherBoard, CPU, Hard Drive, RAM, Video Card, Sound Card, etc. • Those components that do not housed in the computer case are usually referred to as "peripherals". • Houses the power supply.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Case • It is important to have a large enough power supply to handle your current and future needs. • The case should be large enough and have enough ball bearing fans so the internal components do not overheat and cause damage to themselves. • Miniature cases are to be avoided.  • Never put your computer in a desk compartment or other small space where it can't breathe. Heat is the enemy of all computers.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS MotherBoard • The main circuit board of the computer. • All key internal and external components of your computer plug into the MotherBoard, such as the CPU, RAM, Hard Drive, etc. • The speed at which information travels across the MotherBoard is referred to as the BUS speed. • Recently a new technology has been introduced called PCI Express. This allows a faster data transfer speed across the MotherBoard, especially for video graphics.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS MotherBoard Top View

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS MotherBoard Side View

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Central Processing Unit (CPU) • The most powerful microprocessor chip in your computer. • The speed of the CPU is measured in GigaHertz (billions of cycles per second).

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Random-Access Memory (RAM) • Hardware that stores information while you work. • One of the things that makes your computer run faster. • Not permanent storage of data. When you turn your computer off, all data in RAM is lost. • Available in different types, sizes, and speeds.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Hard Drive • A Data Storage medium that houses all of the information in your computer. • This would include your operating system (OS), device drivers, programs, and data you have created using your programs (word documents, spread sheets, etc.). • Retains data when the computer is turned off. • Hard Drives sizes are in GigaBytes or billions of characters.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Video Card • A circuit board that plugs into a MotherBoard slot, that handles multimedia applications and graphics-intensive web sites freeing up the CPU (thereby increasing your computers speed). • The monitor plugs into the video card which is accessed through a slot in the back of your computer. • The better the graphics chip on the video card, and the more RAM built on the video card, the faster the display on the monitor. • Better Video Cards have both Digital (better) and Analog outputs.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Video Card

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Sound Card • A circuit board that plugs into your MotherBoard that adds audio capability to your computer, providing high quality stereo output to the speakers.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Speakers • Produce sound (music, voice, etc.) based on data created and sent by the sound card. • Today, computer speakers have become very high quality and many include a sub-woofer for good bass.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS CD-ROM • Compact Disk - Read Only Memory. • An optical storage technology that stores and plays back data. • "Read Only" means the information can be displayed and used or copied, but cannot be deleted or changed (on the disk). • One CD-ROM can hold around 650 megabytes of data, or the equivalent of 450 floppies. • The speed of a CD-ROM refers to how fast the disk spins in the device.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS CD-Burner or DVD Burner • Informal name for a CD / DVD recorder, a device that can record data to a compact disc or DVD. • DVD and CD burners use different methods to transfer this data, depending on what type of data they are writing. • Almost all burners can do both tasks - record (CD-R/DVD-R) and rewrite (CD-RW/ DVD-RW). • CD burners are formatted to write audio and text files. • DVD burners are formatted to write audio and video files

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS CD-Burner or DVD/CD Burner

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Ethernet Card • A circuit board that plugs into your MotherBoard and provides the capability to connect or "Network" your computer to other computers and/or the Internet. • If you use a cable modem, your computer will need an Ethernet card. Ethernet cards come in different speeds.eg: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Operating System • The foundation software of a computer system. • Responsible for controlling and launching the installed applications and computer peripherals. • It schedules tasks, allocates storage, handles the interface to peripheral hardware and presents a "default" interface to the user when no application program is running.

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  1. Basic of Computer Introduction

    1 of 78. Download now. Basic of Computer Introduction - World of Computers. Analog: is the transmission of data in a continuous wave form or these signals are continuous in nature. Analog Signal is a continuous signal and is represented by sine waves. Speech is an analog or signal and varies in volume and pitch.

  2. Basics of Computer.ppt

    This PowerPoint Presentation consist the data title "Basics of Computer. This slide share will definitely helpful in all the viewers. It is framed with lot of best and attractive pictures with suitable examples and images. It will be very much useful to the beginners learners of computer. It covers the following points, viz., 1.

  3. PPT

    1.97k likes | 5.66k Views. Computer Basics 1. Computer Basic 1 includes two lessons: Lesson 1: Introduction to Computers Lesson 2: Common Computer Terminology. Lesson 1 - Introduction to Computer Objectives. After completing lesson 1, you will be able to: Describe the importance of computers in today's world. Download Presentation. mail ...

  4. Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer

    Download ppt "Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer". Computer A computer is an electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory that can accept data (input), process the data according to specified rules, produce information (output), and store the information for future use.

  5. Ch-1-Introduction to Computers.ppt

    A computer is an electronic device which basically performs five major operations which includes: 1) accepts data or instructions (input) 2) stores data. 3) process data. 4) displays results (output) and. 5) controls and co-ordinates all operations inside a computer. .

  6. Computer Basics 101 Slide Show Presentation

    Computer Basics 101 Slide Show Presentation. Mar 20, 2012 • Download as PPT, PDF •. 96 likes • 167,337 views. S. sluget. Learn to identify parts of a computer, hardware and software, operate the mouse and keyboard and become familiar with the MS Windows X/P Operating System. Read more.

  7. PPT

    Presentation Transcript. Introduction to computer fundamentals. The Computer Defined • A computer is an electronic device that processes data, converting it into information that is useful to people. Analog and Digital Computer • Analog systems represent data as variable points along a continuous spectrum of values.

  8. Free PPT Slides for Basic Computer

    Unlock a Vast Repository of Basic Computer PPT Slides, Meticulously Curated by Our Expert Tutors and Institutes. Download Free and Enhance Your Learning! ... Basic Computer, Computer Science, Information Technology and Strategic Management (60 Slides) 11479 Views. by: Kartheek.

  9. Computer Basics

    A computer is an electronic device that processes data to perform various tasks, consisting of hardware components like the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), storage devices (hard drive, SSD), input devices (keyboard, mouse), and output devices (monitor, printer). On the software side, computers rely on operating systems to manage ...

  10. PPT

    Basic Computer Fundamentals. Basic Computer Fundamentals. What Is a Computer?. A computer is a programmable machine with two principal characteristics: It responds to a specific set of instructions in a well-defined manner. It can execute a prerecorded list of instructions (a program). 1.99k views • 46 slides

  11. (PPT) lesson 1-Introduction to computers.pptx

    A typical computer system has four basic functional elements : (1) Input-output equipment, (2) Main memory, (3) Control unit, and (4) Arithmetic-logic unit. THE CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT & OPERATING SYSTEMS. A computer is a device that can be instructed to carry out arbitrary sequences of arithmetic or logical operations automatically.

  12. Basic Computer Skills PPT Lecture Notes

    The document provides an introduction to basic computer skills, defining a computer as an electronic device that can accept data as input, process it, produce output, and store information. It describes the main components of a computer including the input, central processing, primary memory, secondary storage, and output units. Examples of common input devices like keyboards, mice, digital ...

  13. Beginning computer basics

    Beginning computer basics. This document provides an introduction to basic computer concepts. It begins by outlining the goals of learning common computer terms, hardware, software and the desktop. It then defines a computer as a device that accepts input, processes data, stores and retrieves information, and provides output.

  14. Introduction To Computer System

    Introduction To Computer System.Beginners Complete Introduction To Computer System.Definition, Components, Features And Characteristics Of Computer कंप्यूटर ...

  15. Basics Of The Computer

    Components of a Computer A Computer system consists of the following 4 components. Input Unit Output Unit Central Processing Unit Memory Unit. Input Unit An Input Unit is any device (i.e., a piece of a computer hardware equipment) used to provide data and control signals to an computer. Different Input Devices are, Keyboard Pointing Devices ...

  16. The Beginner's Guide to Microsoft PowerPoint

    Learn everything you need to know to get started using Microsoft PowerPoint! You'll learn all the basics plus more, including: how to choose a design theme...

  17. PPT

    BASIC COMPUTER CONCEPTS. Definition of Computer Definition: A computer is a device that takes data in one form, uses it, and produces a different form of information which is related to (but may not be the same as) the original data. An electronic device, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory unit, that can accept ...

  18. Computer Fundamentals

    Computer Fundamentals. Jan 27, 2009 •. 261 likes • 136,975 views. AI-enhanced description. A. archikabhatia. The document provides an overview of the key components of a computer system, including the input and output units, memory, central processing unit, and various ports. It describes the functions of these components and how they work ...

  19. PowerPoint 101: Everything You Need to Make a Basic Presentation

    One of the basics of PowerPoint presentations is to have a consistent color palette throughout. With these PowerPoint basics covered, let's change the slide background color on slide two. To start, click on the slide background. Next, click on the Design tab. In the toolbar, click on the Format Background button.

  20. Computer basics

    Computer basics. Aug 25, 2017 • Download as PPT, PDF •. 86 likes • 114,873 views. Dr. Dinesh C. Sharma. Follow. A device that computes, especially a programmable electronic machine that performs high-speed mathematical or logical operations or that assembles, stores, correlates, or otherwise processes information. Read more.

  21. PowerPoint 101: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

    In this article, we're going to refresh the most important PowerPoint basics so you can take advantage of this Microsoft software and create high-impact presentations at any time! Millions of users worldwide use Microsoft 365 services, making PowerPoint the presentation design software with the highest market share. And with good reason! ...

  22. PPT

    BASIC COMPUTER COMPONENTS Keyboard • The peripheral device used to input information into a computer. • It provides a set of alphabetic, numeric, punctuation, symbol and control keys. • When a character is pressed, it sends a coded input to the computer, which then displays the character on the Monitor. • Keyboards are available in ...

  23. Presentation on computer

    Presentation on computer. Apr 5, 2014 • Download as PPT, PDF •. 118 likes • 407,570 views. AI-enhanced description. Nausad Ahamed. This document provides an overview of computers, including: 1. It classifies computers into microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and supercomputers based on their processing ability and speed. 2.