Universal Design Symbol PowerPoint '97: Creating a new Presentation using Shortcut Keys

You can create a new presentation in several ways:

AutoContent wizard

If you are unfamiliar with PowerPoint's shortcut keys it is highly recommended that you select the AutoContent Wizard in the creation of professional quality presentations. This allows you to begin with a presentation that contains suggested content and design. The AutoContent wizard contains sample presentations for a variety of topics such as a company meeting, event planning, etc. It also contains presentations you can use on the Internet.

After entering Microsoft PowerPoint press ALT+A+ENTER to highlight the AutoContent Wizard radio button option. Follow the instructions to create a presentation based on suggested content and design.

Using a template

Another way to create a presentation is by selecting a design template that determines the presentation's design but doesn't include content. You can begin with an outline you import from another application, such as Word, or with a blank presentation that has neither suggested content nor design.

After entering Microsoft PowerPoint select the Template option by pressing ALT+T+ENTER. You can also select the Template option by pressing either UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW until the appropriate radio button is selected, then hitting ENTER and following the instructions.

The selection of the Template option for presentation development relies heavily on the mouse for entering and placing text, charts, and graphics.

Using the blank option

You can also create a presentation by selecting a blank design that does not determine the presentation's design and doesn't include content. You can begin with an outline you import from another application, such as Word, or with a blank presentation that has neither suggested content nor design.

After entering Microsoft PowerPoint select the Blank option by pressing ALT+B+ENTER. You can also select the Blank Option by pressing by pressing either UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW until the appropriate radio button is selected, then hitting ENTER and following the instructions.

The selection of the Blank option for presentation development relies heavily on the mouse for entering and placing text, charts, and graphics.

Four steps to create a new presentation

  1. Type CTRL+N to create a new presentation.
  2. Press ENTER.
  3. If other options are available, a menu of presentation layouts will show on the screen. Using the arrow keys, choose the layout you prefer and then press ENTER.
  4. A new slide will open and you can begin creating your presentation.

Three steps to create a new presentation using the menu options

  1. Type ALT+F key to open the file menu.
  2. Type N to select the New presentation option in the file menu.
  3. Type ENTER to select the default presentation format (other formats may be available. Use the arrow keys to view the presentation types before pressing ENTER).

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