Office 2010 - Powerpoint Beginners - Screen Components

Learning Objectives

• Identify the Title Bar 
• Use the Ribbon
• Select Views 
• Use the File tab
• Use the Quick Access Toolbar
• Explore additional Tabs
• Use the Mini Tool Bar
• Use Icon shortcuts

Course Overview

• Title Bar is found at the top of the PowerPoint window and displays the name of the open presentation.
• The Ribbon contains all the Commands you will need arranged in Groups on themed Tabs.
• You can change Views using the commands on the View tab or the View shortcut buttons on the Status bar at the bottom of the window.
• The File tab contains the Backstage View where you can manage your files incorporating all the features of the old File menu and Office button systems.
• The Quick Access Toolbar is at the top left of the window and can be customised with the commands you use most often.
• Additional Tabs enable you to manage inserted items like the Picture Tools tab which appears to help you edit pictures.
• Mini Tool Bars enable you to edit text without having to return to the Home tab each time.
• Icon shortcuts appear on slides offering quick ways to perform tasks.