Applies ToPowerPoint 2013

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Take a tour of the ribbon and learn where all your favorite buttons and menus are in PowerPoint 2013.

The ribbon

Instead of menus, the ribbon gives you tabs with groups of commands.

  1. The tools you use most are on the HOME tab.

  2. Click INSERT to add pictures, videos, or sounds, and to create a photo album.

  3. Click DESIGN for page setup, slide orientation, and themes.

  4. Use the TRANSITIONS tab to use fades or wipes, the ANIMATIONS tab to make things move, and the SLIDE SHOW tab to start and run a presentation.

  5. Use the REVIEW tab to add comments, check spelling, and share your presentation, and the VIEW tab to switch between views.

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