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How to Start using Microsoft PowerPoint: Mac 2008

May 13, 2010 07:55 PM

You could be a PowerPoint power user or you could be a PowerPoint newbie— you've never created a slideshow in your life! Either way, this will show all of you brand new to PowerPoint 2008 for Mac (and all of your slideshow gurus) the basics of PowerPoint. The Microsoft Office for Mac team shows you just how to get started and get up to speed fast in this how-to video.

After watching this video, you'll be able to:

* Use the new Elements Gallery to apply slide themes, layouts, transitions, and insert SmartArt graphics.
* Use different presentation views to work with and arrange slides.
* Open and use the re-designed Toolbox to format text and pictures.
* Run automated workflows from the Script menu.

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