PowerPoint 2000 for Windows for Dummies

By Doug Lowe

Book Overview

Not too long ago (in a galaxy not too far away), the termpresentation software meant poster board and marker pens.Times sure have changed. Now, computer presentations are the norm;in fact, you may get some downright dirty looks from your boss ifyou come into a conference room carrying flip charts or a stack ofhandwritten transparencies. The term PowerPoint has become synonymous withfancy-schmancy, computer presentations; in fact, PowerPoint is nowa major tool in boardrooms everywhere. And if you haven't beeninstructed to create a PowerPoint presentation, it's only a matterof time before you will be But how do you get started with PowerPoint? How do you get thoseideas in your head or on your legal pad into a slick presentationformat? Despite Microsoft's valiant effort to make PowerPoint easyto use, it's still one of Microsoft's most complicated programs.And that's where PowerPoint 2000 For Windows For Dummiessteps in to help. Veteran Dummies author Doug Lowe introduces you to thepower of PowerPoint 2000 in his typically humorous andeasy-to-understand style. This book not only shows you how to getstarted with PowerPoint 2000, but it also shows you how to actuallydo what you need to do - without all the geekyjargon of the standard computer manual. Here's just a few of thetopics covered in PowerPoint 2000 For Windows ForDummies: * Creating a brand-spanking-new presentation * Adding text to your slides * Editing and printing your presentations * Formatting your slides: From selecting colors to usingtemplates * Using clip art and drawing your own masterpieces * Incorporating charts, graphs, and animation into yourpresentation * Including Web links and serving up your presentation on theWeb * Collaborating with others on a presentation * Top Ten lists on the new features of PowerPoint 2000, fixingthings that go wrong, and powerful PowerPoint shortcuts So whether you're an experienced PowerPoint guru or a newbie whohas a presentation due by the end of the week (and it's Thursday ), you'll find all you need in PowerPoint 2000 For Windows ForDummies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764504509
• ISBN13: 9780764504501
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 4.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

The Great Book I Bought

I bought a PowerPoint 2000 for Windows for Dummies book for .95 (cents). I was very surprised when I opened the package and found a brand new book inside. I expected a badly torn and used book. However, I got a brand new book in the mail. I'm still suprised over that since I always taught I would get scammed if I bought anything over the internet.

Saved the day!

Ok, here's the situation, I had a job interview that required I take a proficiency test using power point and I'd never used the program before. At first I feaked when they told me, but then I ran out and grabbed a copy of this book with the hopes that it would help me not make a complete fool out of myself. Following along with the book on my notebook, I had no trouble understanding things from basics to more advanced techniques (like posting presentations on the internet). The witty voice and cartoons that the 'Dummies' books are famous for kept me alert and interested in moving forward. I never felt like I was being talked down to and was suprised to find myself enjoying the process! One thing I really appreiated is they give you multiple ways of preforming the same task, so you can choose which is best for you (also on these job proficiency tests they sometimes like to have you do it their way, so you better know more than one way to do things).One week later I took the test, scored a 90% and was offered the position. Thank you Doug Lowe!

Doug Lowe does it again...

Doug Lowe admits that he won't win a Pulitzer for this book, but he does deliver a sharp, witty look at the world of madness we call PowerPoint 2000. This book follows the tradition of the "Dummies" series by providing an easy to read text mingled with subtle humor. This book is a must-have for PowerPoint users. Easy enough to understand for beginners, yet advanced enough to keep the pros interested.

Great resource for a panicked novice!

I am an experienced Mac print designer, but I was thrown for a loop when I had to design a truckload of presentation graphics for another client using a laptop pc and Windows. In a panic, I bought this book, and it literally saved the day. Not only did it guide me through the entire creative process, it helped me with file management and shortcuts, all in an entertaining, concise manner. Unlike most tutorials, it didn't make me "glaze over" and fall asleep! My only quibble: it's a bit difficult to find things in the index, but maybe I'm relying on Macintosh vocabulary instead of Windows jargon.