February 2011

February 28, 2011

Create Tables with Nifty Rounded Corners – PowerPoint Video Tip #5

Want to create tables with rounded corners in PowerPoint? There’s no way to do this automatically, but here’s a handful of workarounds. About the author: Bruce […]
February 21, 2011

Find the Perfect Set of Slide Colors Using Color Cop – PowerPoint Video Tip #4

Here’s a cool software to help you find the perfect set of colors for your slide. Download Color Cop free here (but make a small donation if […]
February 17, 2011

Make Your Slide Title Pop Against a Cluttered Background – PowerPoint Video Tip #3

Slide titles are often hard to see against a cluttered background. But here’s a great trick for making your slide title pop, even when the background […]
February 17, 2011

Create Your Own Slick-Looking Silhouettes – PowerPoint Video Tip #2

Bring your boring business slides to life by adding pictures of people. Where do you find pictures that are free, look professional and give you full […]
February 16, 2011

Turn Clip Art Into Custom Icons – PowerPoint Video Tip #1

Here’s a neat trick for turning clip art into your own set of professional-looking custom icons, which I learned from the talented presentation designer Magda Maslowska. Enjoy! About […]
February 9, 2011

Obama’s Speech…One Small Step for Slides

In a previous post I blogged about President Obama’s State of the Union speech, where he actually used SLIDES! On one hand, I think it improved […]
February 2, 2011

Say Yes to “PowerPoint Training Week” Feb 7-11

Feb 7-11 is “Say No to PowerPoint” week. What a bone-headed idea. I suggest instead “PowerPoint Training Week”. Saying no to PowerPoint solves the problem for […]
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