Examines the features of the presentation software, describing the user interface and explaining how to combine text, animation, video, photographs, sound effects, narration, and other features into a professional-looking presentation.

A first look at PowerPoint -- What makes a great presentation? -- Creating and saving presentation files -- Creating slides and text boxes -- Working with layouts, themes, and masters -- Formatting text -- Formatting paragraphs and text boxes -- Correcting and improving text -- Creating and formatting tables -- Drawing and formatting objects -- Creating SmartArt diagrams -- Using and organizing clip art -- Working with photographic images -- Working with charts -- Incorporating content from other programs -- Adding sound effects, music, and soundtracks -- Incorporating motion video -- Creating animation effects and transitions -- Creating support materials -- Preparing for a live presentation -- Designing user-interactive or self-running presentations -- Preparing a presentation for mass distribution -- Sharing and collaborating -- Customizing PowerPoint -- Presenting content without bulleted lists -- Adding sound and movement to a presentation -- Creating a menu-based navigation system -- Creating a classroom game.