Inserting & Manipulating Text in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows
PowerPoint 2016 (Windows)
| Beginner
- 9 videos | 29m 29s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
PowerPoint 2016 presentations contain two key elements: graphics and text. Discover how to manipulate text like a pro.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Inserting text
Inserting special characters
Undoing & redoing your actions
Configuring the spell check function
Using the spell check function -
Adjusting the autocorrect options
Using the find tool
Using the replace tool
Using smart look-up
IN THIS COURSE
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3m 54sUnlike a word processor, inserting text into your PowerPoint 2016 presentation requires you to first create text boxes. These are used to ensure that your text is positioned in the right place on your slide. It is even possible to insert text into any shape that you add to your presentation. FREE ACCESS
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2m 54sYour keyboard will not always contain all the characters that you want to use. If you want to insert a special character into your PowerPoint 2016 presentation, you will need to use the symbols menu. There you will find a huge selection of characters that can be inserted, including arrows, diacritics and technical symbols. These symbols can also be modified as standard text characters. FREE ACCESS
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3. Undoing & redoing your actions in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows2m 35sIf you are making changes to your presentation but you are not sure whether you want to keep them in the finalized document, you may find the undo and redo tools useful. Another way of protecting your PowerPoint 2016 presentation from these changes is to create a backup copy of the file. FREE ACCESS
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4. Configuring the Spell Check function in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows2m 50sBefore running the spell check function in PowerPoint 2016, it is a good idea to check the language settings of your presentation. You can also adjust which words are included in the sweep. FREE ACCESS
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5. Using the Spell Check function in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows3m 47sIf you are unsure of the spelling of a particular word, you can use PowerPoint 2016's spelling and grammar tools. Words that the program is unable to find in its dictionary are automatically underlined. As well as selecting from a helpful list of suggestions, you can also improve the dictionary by adding your own words. FREE ACCESS
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6. Adjusting the AutoCorrect options in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows3m 37sSome typing and spelling errors - such as missing or multiple capital letters - are automatically corrected by PowerPoint 2016. You can also create your own codes that are automatically replaced by text strings or symbols. FREE ACCESS
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7. Using the Find tool in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows2m 42sIf you are looking for a particular word or section in your presentation, you can use PowerPoint 2016's Find function. Once you have activated this tool, you can scan through the different matches throughout your presentation, one by one. FREE ACCESS
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8. Using the Replace tool in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows4m 19sUse the Replace tool to replace instances of a word or phrase. Leaving the replacement field blank is also an option, so that all occurrences of a certain text string will simply be removed. You can even use this tool to quickly edit certain fonts in your presentation. FREE ACCESS
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9. Using Smart Look-up in PowerPoint 2016 for Windows2m 51sIn PowerPoint 2016, you can use the Smart Look-Up tool to quickly access additional information about a word used in your presentation. You'll be able to see related images and information on the web related to the word using this tool. FREE ACCESS
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