Creating Graphics & Diagrams in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows

PowerPoint 2016 (Windows)    |    Intermediate
  • 9 videos | 22m 22s
  • Includes Assessment
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Good presentations often require good visual elements that speak louder than words. Explore custom shapes, fill effects, shape effects, charts, and SmartArt.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Inserting a diagram
    Creating a custom shape
    Adding a fill effect to your shapes
    Formatting borders & outlines to your shapes
    Adding shape effects
  • Inserting a chart
    Formatting your chart
    Inserting a smartart graphic
    Editing your smartart graphic

IN THIS COURSE

  • 3m 16s
    In PowerPoint 2016, you can insert a variety of different predefined shapes to create complex diagrams. Once you have inserted a shape, you can customize it. FREE ACCESS
  • 2m 11s
    A new addition to PowerPoint 2016 is the ability to create your own customized shapes. As well as being able to design a shape using the freehand tools, you can combine existing shapes to create entirely new forms. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Adding a fill effect to your shapes in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
    2m 19s
    The shapes that you have inserted into your PowerPoint 2016 presentation can be edited and filled in. As well using block colors, you can apply gradients, patterns and even bitmap textures. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Formatting borders & outlines to your shapes in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
    2m 29s
    Another way of customizing your shapes and textboxes in PowerPoint 2016 is to change the border styles. You can create thick lines, colored lines, and even adjust the line style. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Adding shape effects in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
    2m 31s
    In PowerPoint 2016, you can apply a number of different effects to the shapes that you have inserted. You can, for example, rotate your selected shape, apply a shadow effect, or even make it 3D. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Inserting a chart in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
    2m 41s
    A chart is sometimes the best way of presenting complex data or figures. PowerPoint 2016 features a powerful chart creation tool which can be used to put together your chart, from entering the data to customizing the chart type. You can also keep your chart up to date with the integrated data entry and selection tools. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Formatting your chart in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
    2m 48s
    Once you have added the chart to your PowerPoint 2016 presentation, you can customize every aspect and feature of it. You can, for example, use a completely different chart style, or format the appearance of a data series. You can also adjust the color, font and orientation of any text elements that you have added. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Inserting a SmartArt graphic in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
    2m 6s
    The SmartArt tool is a very useful tool if you want to add a professional-looking graphic to your PowerPoint 2016 document. These graphics are predefined but highly customizable shape-based diagrams, which can be modified quickly and easily. FREE ACCESS
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    9.  Editing your SmartArt graphic in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
    2m 1s
    Once you have inserted a SmartArt graphic in your PowerPoint 2016 presentation, you can begin customizing it. You can, for example, adjust its layout, change the color scheme, and even apply special effects. FREE ACCESS

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