Create a Presentation in PowerPoint

Create a presentation 

  1. Open PowerPoint.

  2. Select an option:

    • Select Blank Presentation to create a presentation from scratch.

    • Select one of the templates.

    • Select Take a Tour, and then select Create, to see tips for using PowerPoint.

Create new PowerPoint

Add and format text

  1. Place the cursor where you want, and type.

  2. Select the text, and then select an option on the Home tab: FontFont sizeBoldItalicUnderline, ...

  3. To create bulleted or numbered lists, select the text, and then select Bullets or Numbering.

PowerPoint format text

Add a picture, shape, or chart

  1. Select Insert.

  2. To add a picture:

    • Select Picture.

    • Browse for the picture you want and select Insert.

  3. To add a shape, art, or chart:

    • Select ShapesSmartArt, or Chart.

    • Select the one you want.

Insert pictures, shapes, and charts