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10 creative Ideas for your Title- and End-Slides in Presentations

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Of all the slides in a PowerPoint presentation, the ones that are without a doubt the most important ones are the first and the last one. It makes perfect sense – the title slide sets the general tone. Make it boring and you’ll loose your audience’s attention within the first few minutes. If you’re making it exciting and innovative on the other hand, you’re taking a big step towards giving an amazing presentation and having an engaged audience. It is very similar with the final slide. It will be the one that people are going to remember most, the one that is supposed to make people leave the room thinking ‘Wow! What a great presentation!’ A bad ending could even mess up what would otherwise be a good performance overall (just think of a good TV show with a bad ending…).

The most common mistakes for title and final slides

If you asked 100 people what belongs on your PowerPoint’s title slide, the majority would answer ‘The title, maybe a subtitle, the presenter’s name and company, the date’. That kind of title slide is alright, but you usually say all of these things in the beginning of a presentation anyway. Also, it is very likely that most of your attendees know these things – they usually signed up for it after all. So what’s the point in listing all of that information on your title slide, when you could also use it for making a stunning first impression? Not only the title slide is commonly designed in an uncreative and conventional way. Too often, you can see PowerPoint presentations ending with the ‘Any Questions?’ or even worse – the ‘Thank you for your attention’ slide. ‘Thank you for your attention’ is a set phrase that has been said so many times it can’t possibly be delivered in an authentic way anymore. Therefore, it’s better to think of something else for your grand final. Finding an unconventional ending that suits your presentation style makes you seem much more charismatic and authentic than using an empty phrase.

1. An inspiring quote

An inspiring quote on your slide is a perfect way to both start and finish your presentation. Well, it does not have to be inspiring. It could be any quote that is somehow connected to your presented topic. Just have fun looking through books and the internet to find interesting quotes that you want your audience to hear. Good pages to look at for inspiration are goodreads and brainyquotes.com .

2. A blank slide

This might seem strange to some people, but a blank slide can be really powerful if you want to have your audience’s full attention. You can use the advantage of blank slides by incorporating them at the beginning, in the end or even in between your regular slides. You can either use a blank slide of your regular template (so there will still be some design elements on it) or go all in and make the slide completely black (or white).

3. A call to action

If the goal of your presentation is to really make your audience act in some kind of way, there is no better way to start – or better yet end your presentation than with a call to action. This can be literally anything from little trivial things like “Drink enough water during the presentation so your brain stays intact!” – which will lighten up the mood – to more serious calls like “Help reducing waste by recycling whenever possible!”.

4. A question

Usually, it is the audience that asks questions after a presentation. However, you can also turn that around and ask your attendees instead. However, it’s important to ask a question that can be answered easily and individually – the best questions involve previous experiences and personal opinions (asking about facts or questions that are hard to understand can often lead to silence and no one wanting to answer).

5. An interactive poll

Nothing engages the audience like a live poll. Conduct one right at the beginning to get everybody envolved, and/or wait until the end to get your audience’s opinion on something. Icebreaker polls are the perfect way to start, as they lighten the mood. You can easily create polls for free with interactive software tools such as SlideLizard .

6. A funny picture, meme, or quote

I’m pretty sure that every student nowadays has that teacher that just tries a little too hard to be cool by throwing in a meme on literally every single slide. That may be a bit too much. But just a little comedy at the beginning or in the end can make you seem very charismatic and entertaining and catch the attention of your listeners. Open (or close) with a joke, a funny picture or a quote – whichever you feel comfortable with. It is usually best if it has something to do with the topic you’re presenting.

7. An interesting fact

Catch the audience’s attention by putting an interesting fact concerning the topic on one of your slides – ideally at the beginning, but maybe also in the end (to keep up the audience’s interest even after the presentation is done).

8. The title, but with a twist

If you feel like you need to put the presentations name/topic on the front slide, but still want that little creative twist, just change the title slightly. According to what I’m proposing, rather dull presentation titles like e.g. “Marine Biology – An Introduction to Organisms in the sea” can be transformed to “Marine Biology – Diving Deep” (or something less cheesy if you prefer). Make it either funny or over-the-top spectacular and catch the audience’s attention!

9. A bold statement, opinion, or piece of information

This is probably the best way to capture your audience from the beginning on. Start with a radical, crazy opinion or statement and then get your attendees hooked by telling them that during the presentation, they will learn why you’re right. It could be anything, really, as long as it goes well with your presented topic – from the statement “Everybody has the time to read 5 books a month” to “Going to college is a waste of time” or “The human species is not the most intelligent on earth” – Take whatever crazy, unpopular theory or opinion you have, throw it out there and (very important!) explain why you’re right. You’ll have your audience’s attention for sure and might even change some of their opinions about certain things.

10. No title and end slide at all

Yes, that’s a possibility as well. If you absolutely can’t think of any creative or otherwise good way to start and end your presentation – even after reading the tips mentioned above – then simply don’t. That’s right - no title and end slide at all. You can pull that of by simply introducing yourself in the beginning, then getting right into the topic (which makes a good impression, long introductions are usually rather tedious) and when you’re at your last slide just saying a simple ‘Goodbye, thank you and feel free to ask questions’.

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Easy Steps to Add a Header & Footer in PowerPoint

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Do you want text to appear at the top and bottom of your slides? Adding headers and footers is as easy as clicking a few buttons! Note that you cannot add headers and footers using the mobile app on your Android, iPhone, or iPad. This wikiHow article teaches you how to add Headers and Footers in PowerPoint on Windows and Mac computers.

Quickly Adding a Header and Footer

• Go to Insert > Header & Footer .
• Choose your header options, like the date and text.
• Decide whether to display slide numbers.
• Click Apply to All .

• If you want to create a header for your slideshow, go to View > Master and then create an image or text box on the Master so it'll show up on each slide.

• Check the box next to "Page Number" if you want each slide numbered in the footer.

• You can also adjust the Header location. If you want to move the header to another place on the page, hold your mouse cursor over one of the lines surrounding it until a 4-way arrow cursor appears. Hold the mouse button down and drag the header to another location.
• Moving the header to another location on the Notes Master will not move it on the Handout Page—you’ll have to switch to the Handout Master on the Views tab if you want to reposition the header in that style of printout.
• Footers can also be moved this way.
• Edit your Headers and Footers simply by clicking inside their box. Changing the text, font style, or shape will apply changes to every slide. [1] X Trustworthy Source Microsoft Support Technical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source

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Stat by clicking the ""Insert"" tab at the top of PowerPoint. Then, click ""Header & Footer"" on the toolbar—it'll automatically open to the ""Slide"" tab. Next, choose the options you want to appear in the header. To place the date and time on each slide, select ""Date and time"". If you want the date and time to stay the same regardless of when someone opens the document, select ""Fixed,"" and enter the desired date. If you'd rather the date update every time you view the presentation, choose ""Update automatically,"" and select a date format. Select ""Slide number"" to show slide numbers at the top-right corner of each slide. If you want to include text at the bottom of each slide as well as the top, check the box next to ""Footer,"" and enter the desired text, such as your company name, copyright information, or the name of the presentation. You can check the box next to ""Don't show on title slide"" to avoid adding a header or footer to the first slide in the presentation. If you plan to print handouts to accompany your presentation, you can also add a header and footer to the printed Notes and Handouts pages—just click the ""Notes and Handouts"" tab and choose your preferences. Click ""Apply to All"" to save your changes. After placing a header or footer, you can change its position or appearance on the master slide. Click the ""View"" menu and select ""Slide Master"" to open the Master Slide editor. Then, click the first slide in the left panel—you'll see your header or footer on the slide. Highlight the text of the header or footer to bring up a menu that lets you customize its font size, face, color, and alignment. To move the header or footer, hover the mouse cursor over the box that surrounds it into the cursor turns into a four-way arrow, then click-and-drag it to the desired location. Depending on your presentation theme, you may have additional master slides to edit in the left panel—click through each slide master and adjust the headers or footers if necessary. When you're finished, click ""Close Master View"" to return to your presentation. Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Best Practices for Creating Strong Slide Headers

April 9, 2023 / Blog

Slide headers are a fundamental component of any presentation. They serve as the first point of contact between the presenter and the audience, capturing attention and setting the stage for what’s to come.

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Let’s discover the best practices for creating powerful slide headers that grab attention, communicate the main idea of the slide, and set the tone for the rest of the presentation.

Align slide headers with the overall message

Your slide headers should not exist in isolation; they should support the content and purpose of the slide, as well as the overall theme or goal of your presentation.

Ensure that the language and tone of your slide header are consistent with the rest of your slides, creating a cohesive and seamless flow throughout your presentation. Your slide headers should act as cues that guide your audience through the main points you want to convey.

When your slide headers are aligned with your overall message, they create a unified and impactful presentation that resonates with your audience .

Test slide headers with the “3-Second Rule”

The “3-Second Rule” is a simple yet effective way to test the effectiveness of your slide headers. It helps ensure that your slide headers are concise, impactful, and immediately resonate with your audience.

Within three seconds of looking at your slide, your audience should be able to grasp the main message of your slide header. If it takes longer than that, it may be too complex or not clear enough.

Test your slide header with colleagues or friends to get feedback. Then, make adjustments to ensure it communicates the main message quickly and effectively. The “3-Second Rule”.

Keep slide headers concise and focused

In today’s fast-paced world, attention spans are short, and presenters have limited time to make an impression—that’s why it’s crucial to keep your slide headers concise and focused.

Limit your header to one clear, specific message that effectively communicates the main idea of the slide. Avoid using complex, overwhelming, or confusing headers that might confuse your audience. Instead, use strong, action-oriented words that grab attention and convey your message succinctly.

Overall, your slide header should provide a snapshot of the slide, allowing your audience to understand your message quickly.

Make slide headers visually appealing

The visual aspect of your slide header is equally important in creating a strong impact.

Choose a font and size that are easy to read, even from a distance. Consider using contrasting colors for visibility and impact. Incorporate relevant visuals or icons that align with the slide’s content and purpose, and enhance the overall visual appeal of your header.

A visually appealing slide header can create an immediate impression and set the tone for the rest of your presentation. It can also help reinforce your message and make it more memorable for your audience.

A strong slide header sets the stage for a compelling presentation and captures your audience’s attention from the very beginning, helping you create a memorable and impactful presentation experience. By following these practices, you can create slide headers that are concise, visually appealing, aligned with your overall message, and effectively communicate your key messages to your audience.

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Titles / Slide headings

Picking the right headings for your slides is very important and can contribute significantly to the quality of your presentation. But what is a good heading? Well, a heading should not be too short, broad, or generic – a heading like “market share” is more or less meaningless. It tells us that this slide deals somehow with market share…ok, but so what? Its informative value tends to zero. Far better is a heading that sums up the content of the slide in one or two sentences (not more). Consider, for example: “In 2012, we have significantly increased our market share in South America”. Or even: “In 2012, we have significantly increased our market share in South America, with particularly high growth rates in Brazil”. Do you see the difference?

Those kinds of slide headings are called “action titles”. Action titles have two main advantages:

1. They guide the reader / the audience through the presentation. They are like an anchor and immediately tell the audience what this slide is all about. All action titles combined should lead to a consistent and interesting storyline .

2. They help you to present the content. Whenever you stumble in your presentation or lose your thread and don’t know what to say next or what this slide is all about, just look at the action title. It’s right there!

You can even improve your titles when you combine a generic, overall title with an action title. The first, generic title indicates where you are in your presentation, which chapter or topic you are currently speaking about. The second title (the action title) sums up the content of the current slide. This method guarantees the maximum amount of guidance and structure for your presentation.

Example: “Market share development 2012 – South America” = Generic title

“In 2012, we have significantly increased our market share in South America, with particularly high growth rates in Brazil” = Action title

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The art of the headline: How to make your PowerPoint slides stand out

Why write strong headlines?

Are you a recent grad who is just starting to build presentations in your professional career? If so, then you know how important it is to make a good impression on your audience. But how do you create presentations that are engaging and effective?

Even if you're a few years out of school and into your career, you could also be overlooking one of the simplest changes that could make your presentations much stronger.

Weak headlines

Are you writing weak slide headlines?

There are a few reasons why most people write bad PowerPoint slide headlines and not even know it.

One reason is that they may not realize the importance of a strong headline. A headline is often the first thing that a person sees on a slide, and it can have a big impact on how the rest of the presentation is perceived. Therefore, it's important to take the time to craft a strong, effective headline for each slide.

Another reason why people may write bad PowerPoint slide headlines because they may not know how to write a good headline. Writing a strong headline takes practice and skill, and not everyone is naturally good at it. I know it took me a while get a hang of it myself!

A third reason people may write bad PowerPoint slide headlines is that they may not put enough time and effort into crafting their headlines. It's easy to throw together a quick, generic headline and move on to the next slide, but this can result in weak, uninteresting headlines that don't do your presentation justice.

Strong headlines

To write strong headlines, you need to take the time to think about your message, your audience, and the purpose of each slide, and then craft a headline that reflects this information.

• Make it clear and concise. A good headline should clearly and concisely convey the main point of the slide. Avoid using vague or overly complex language, and try to keep your headline to a single sentence or phrase if possible.
• Make it relevant. Your headline should be directly related to the content of the slide, and should provide context or background information that will help your audience understand and engage with the rest of the presentation.
• Make it interesting. A strong headline should be interesting and engaging, and should grab the attention of your audience. Try to use language that is lively and interesting, and avoid using dull or generic phrases like "Introduction" or "Conclusion."
• Make a point. A strong headline should make a point, rather than simply describing the information on the slide. It should have a point of view and provide context or background information that will help your audience understand and engage with the rest of your presentation.
• Use active language. A strong headline should use active language that is lively and engaging. Avoid using passive or dull language that doesn't grab the attention of your audience or convey your message effectively.
• Be specific. A strong headline should be specific and focused, rather than vague or general. Avoid using broad, generic phrases like "Introduction" or "Conclusion," and instead use language that is specific to the content of the slide and the overall message of your presentation.
• Use keywords. A strong headline should include keywords that are relevant to the content of the slide and the overall topic of your presentation. This will help your audience understand the purpose of the slide and make it easier for them to follow along with the rest of your presentation.
• Avoid unnecessary words. A strong headline should be concise and to the point, and should avoid using unnecessary words or filler phrases. Keep your headline short and focused, and only include the information that is necessary to convey your message effectively.

Here are a few examples of strong and weak headlines that you can use as a guide:

Strong headlines:

• "How our new technology is transforming the industry"
• "The top five trends that will impact your business in the next year"
• "Why our company is the best choice for your needs"

Weak headlines:

• "Company history"
• "Our products"
• "Q4 results"

Here's a visual example from a workshop for new grads and non-business majors I'm currently working on.

As you can see, strong headlines make a point and are supported by the content on the slide, while weak headlines simply state the topic of the slide and leave it up to the audience to make their own conclusions from the content.

In conclusion, writing strong headlines for your PowerPoint slides is an important part of creating an effective presentation. By following the tips above, you can craft good slide headlines that grab the attention of your audience, provide context and background information, and help ensure that your message is understood and remembered.

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PowerPoint title slide explained (it’s not what you think it is)

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What is a title slide in PowerPoint, and is it the same thing that you think it is? This is a tricky topic if you are an analyst, associate, or keeper of your team’s PowerPoint presentation, when it comes to managing the headers and footers in your presentation.

That’s because the Header and Footer dialog box (pictured below), has the following option that will throw you for a loop.

If you don’t understand what PowerPoint considers as the title slide of your presentation, it is easy to accidentally mess up the headers and footers in your presentation, creating an embarrassing disaster that you will be stuck trying to troubleshoot and fix.

This can be the same issue you find in your client decks, so it’s good to know how to fix this.

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What is a title slide.

A title slide in PowerPoint (as humans think of it as) is either the slide that is named “title slide” in your presentation, or the slide that looks like a title slide. Common elements include a large title, a subtitle, some kind of graphical element, etc.

This is where you type the title and subtitle of your presentation, add your name, your presentation topic, the date and time, or whatever other elements you want to display on the first slide of your presentation. Typically, this is the slide you put up first to let your audience know they are attending the correct meeting.

Unfortunately, this is not how PowerPoint defines it. Read the next section to see why your instincts might lead you astray.

What PowerPoint considers your title slide

The title slide in PowerPoint (as PowerPoint thinks of it as) is simply the first slide layout of your presentation. This is true whether it is named “title slide” or whether it looks like a title slide. PowerPoint is just a program. So, whatever the first slide layout is in your presentation is, is what PowerPoint defines your title slide as.

Notice in the picture above, that there is a different slide in the first position of otherwise the same exact PowerPoint template. In both cases, the first slide is what PowerPoint uses as the title slide when determining where to place your headers and footers.

The problem with example 2 in the picture above, is that if you select “don’t’ show on title slide” in the Header and Footer dialog box, then none of your slide numbers, date and time, and/or your footers will display on the Title and Content layout in your presentation. I guarantee this is not what you want.

Arranging a layout so it becomes your title slide

If the wrong slide is in the first position of your PowerPoint presentation, you will need to navigate to the Slide Master view to fix it. In short, all you need to do is move your actual title slide into the first position on your slide master, so that both you and PowerPoint are on the same page.

To rearrange a slide to be your title slide in PowerPoint, simply:

• Click the View tab
• Select Slide Master View
• Click and drag your desired Title Slide into the first position

By dragging your preferred slide into the first position on your Slide Master, automatically designates it as the Title Slide in PowerPoint. That means you won’t have any header or footer issues moving forward.

NOTE: For help adding and troubleshooting slide numbers in PowerPoint (which can be tricky), see our guide on adding slide numbers to PowerPoint .

Title slide examples

If you are looking for inspiration for your own presentations, below are three different examples from the default PowerPoint templates that come with the Microsoft Office Suite. All these templates include color variations too, giving you a variety of options to work with.

To find these default PowerPoint templates (or themes) and their color variations, simply:

• Click the Design tab
• Select a Theme
• Choose a Variant of that theme

The variant options represent different color combinations and/or design elements of the base theme you chose, giving you a different look and feel for your title slide, divider slides, and the other content container slides in your presentation.

PowerPoint Template Help: If you don’t want to use the default PowerPoint templates, you can buy a professional PowerPoint template online ( see my guide here ). Alternatively, if you are willing to invest the time, you can create your own PowerPoint template from scratch ( see my guide here ).

1. Integral template

The integral template focuses on a blue and white design element at the top, with the title and subtitle of your presentation at the bottom of the slide. That said, you can add any other elements you like. This template also includes seven other color options including green, red, yellow, solid colors etc.

2. Circuit Template

The Circuit PowerPoint template includes a blue gradient background, with some circuit like design elements on the left side. The left side of your title slide is a great place to add your own company branding, or elements from your industry. This template includes three variations, including green, red, and black.

3. Vapor Trail Template

The Vapor Trail PowerPoint template is a bit more artsy than the other two. This includes wavey colored lines, giving it a more modern and artistic look and feel. Like the other templates, the default title slide only includes a title and subtitle, but you can add any other elements you need for your own presentation. The Vapor Trail template also includes three additional colors: green, pink, and orange.

You now know more about what a title slide is than most professionals (even those that have been using PowerPoint for years). This is a nuance of PowerPoint that specifically relates back to getting your headers and footers to properly display throughout your PowerPoint presentation. So, if you are an investment banking analyst, associate, or that is constantly updating large decks, this is something you will want to properly nail dwon.

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Action Titles: How To Use Your Key Messages as Slide Headers!

Meaningful headers, known as action titles, add weight to your words. But what exactly are they? We’ll show you in today’s post.

Action title: What is that?

A good action title condenses the core message of your slide into one sentence. Your audience can immediately internalize the most important takeaway from your slide just by reading the title. An added bonus is that it gives you, the presenter, a strong anchor for what you want to communicate.

How should you use it

Think of your slide header as a newspaper headline – that’s always the first thing people read. Many presenters don’t realize how audiences grasp and absorb content, especially PowerPoint slides. Journalists know how to draw attention with well-crafted headlines. They use the headline to present the most important and intriguing message.

As the name suggests, an action title is an active statement . It requires active, rather than passive wording . Here’s an example:

Active: Sales figures influence the company’s revenue.

Passive: Company revenue is influenced by sales figures.

Where should it go?

Based on eye-tracking studies , audiences in Western cultures focus most of their attention on the upper-left corner of a slide. This diminishes in a Z or F shape pattern, which we have illustrated in a Gutenberg diagram below. In the 1990s, management consultants from the Boston Consulting Group perfected this principle and coined the term action title. The way we take in PowerPoint slides hasn’t changed, which is why this communication principle is still very relevant today.

The advantages of action titles

Action titles bring so many more advantages than a header consisting of just one or two words. Well-written action titles reflect the central idea of your slide . This provides an audience with a sense of direction and helps them focus on the facts and figures presented.

Using them also allows you to showcase your communication skills . Strong written and verbal communication are highly regarded business skills and an important building block of your professional success.

The Z and F patterns

As mentioned above, an audience’s attention is focused most on the upper-left corner of a slide. As a result, an audience reads PowerPoint slides following a certain pattern . These are the Z and F patterns . To better understand these patterns, we’ve provided an illustration of both below.

In the Z pattern, the header is read first and then the eye moves to the rest of the text and the images on the slide. With the F pattern, all lines are read one after the other, just like reading a book. In both patterns the title is read first, showing exactly how important action titles are for giving a powerful and meaningful presentation.

How to word an action title

You want your action title to be immediately understood by your audience. For this to happen, avoid overly generic titles that lack substance. “Sales Development” or “Organizational Structure” are examples of titles that aren’t specific enough to truly explain what you want to communicate. With this kind of title, your audience will know what to expect but not the core message of your slide. Concrete statements that support your core message are far better, such as “Positive Sales Development in 2019” or “Our Sales Increased by 15% in the Last Quarter” .

Imagine skimming all the slides of your presentation and reading only the headlines. Do your key messages and “story” pop? If you answered yes, give yourself a pat on the back – you’ve got your action titles just right. Your audience should have no problem understanding the core message of the slide.

D evelop your own writing style

Avoid long, convoluted sentences and filler words. Good action titles should be simple, factual and succinct. They should actively engage your audience. Using marketing jargon can also have a negative impact on your audience. Avoid exaggerating and stick to the facts and objective of your presentation.

Sometimes sub headers can be helpful if the core message is too long for an action title. They allow you to include additional information, such as “Sales development in million euros” .

Action titles and call to action

Even though the action title and call to action seem like similar terms, they are actually very different. While action titles are placed at the beginning of each slide, a call to action is most often found on the last slide. Using a call to action on the final slide of your presentation directs your audience towards a specific goal.

If you’d like to know how to craft and use a call to action, check out our blog .

Action titles can transform your PowerPoint presentation into meaningful, engaging slides. Not only do they guarantee your audience’s attention, but they’re also essential for your professional success.

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Headers and footers in PowerPoint are ideal for displaying descriptive content, such as slide numbers , author info, the date and time, and more. We'll show you how to easily insert or edit info in a header or footer in PowerPoint.

To insert headers and footers in PowerPoint, open your presentation, and then click "Insert."

In the "Text" group, click "Header and Footer."

When the window opens, you'll be in the "Slide" tab. You can select any of the following options to add them to your slides:

• Date and time
• Slide number

You might notice that there isn't an option for a header. This is because headers aren't actually available on slides, but there's a simple work-around for this we'll cover below.

Related: How to Add a Header or Footer to a Word Document

After you make your selections, you can see in the "Preview" on the right where they'll appear on the slide.

Type the text you want to appear in the footer in the text box under "Footer." You can select the "Don't Show on Title Slide" option if you don't want PowerPoint to add the text to the title slide of your presentation.

After you have everything the way you want it, click "Apply" to add your content to the currently selected slide. We clicked "Apply to All" to add our content to all slides in our presentation.

The content now appears at the bottom of the PowerPoint presentation slides you selected.

This is difficult to see, though---let’s edit it!

There are a couple of ways you can edit headers and footers in PowerPoint. Since each slide in your PowerPoint presentation is likely different, you might only need to edit something on a single slide. If that's the case, just click the content and edit it as you would any other text in that slide.

You can edit the format of the text, too. Just click and drag your cursor over the text you want to edit to highlight it, and then use the formatting tools in the pop-up menu.

If you want to edit the footer on all of your slides, you can do so by going back to Insert > Header and Footer, but the formatting options aren't available there.

If you want to change the font size and color of the footer text on all slides, select "Slide Master"  in the "Master Views" section under the "View" tab.

Click the top slide in the left pane.

Then, highlight and edit the footer text in this slide. We changed our font size to 14 pt., and the color to red.

When you switch back to View > Normal, your changes will appear on all slides.

Adding a header isn’t so much of a hack, as it is just adding a new text box to the top of your slide. You can do this in the Slide Master, so it will then appear on every slide in your presentation.

To do this, navigate to View > Slide Master to open the Slide Master. Select the top slide, go to the "Text" group under the "Insert" tab, and then click "Text Box."

Click and dragging your cursor to draw a header text box in the appropriate location, and then type your text.

When you return to View > Normal, your new header box will appear at the top of each slide.

20 Great Examples of PowerPoint Presentation Design [+ Templates]

Published: January 17, 2024

When it comes to PowerPoint presentation design, there's no shortage of avenues you can take.

While all that choice — colors, formats, visuals, fonts — can feel liberating, it‘s important that you’re careful in your selection as not all design combinations add up to success.

In this blog post, I’m sharing some of my favorite PowerPoint tips and templates to help you nail your next presentation.

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What makes a good PowerPoint presentation?

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In my opinion, a great PowerPoint presentation gets the point across succinctly while using a design that doesn't detract from it.

Here are some of the elements I like to keep in mind when I’m building my own.

1. Minimal Animations and Transitions

Believe it or not, animations and transitions can take away from your PowerPoint presentation. Why? Well, they distract from the content you worked so hard on.

A good PowerPoint presentation keeps the focus on your argument by keeping animations and transitions to a minimum. I suggest using them tastefully and sparingly to emphasize a point or bring attention to a certain part of an image.

2. Cohesive Color Palette

I like to refresh my memory on color theory when creating a new PowerPoint presentation.

A cohesive color palette uses complementary and analogous colors to draw the audience’s attention and help emphasize certain aspects at the right time.

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It‘s impossible for me to tell you the specific design ideas you should go after in your next PowerPoint, because, well, I don’t know what the goal of your presentation is.

Luckily, new versions of PowerPoint actually suggest ideas for you based on the content you're presenting. This can help you keep up with the latest trends in presentation design .

PowerPoint is filled with interesting boilerplate designs you can start with. To find these suggestions, open PowerPoint and click the “Design” tab in your top navigation bar. Then, on the far right side, you'll see the following choices:

This simplistic presentation example employs several different colors and font weights, but instead of coming off as disconnected, the varied colors work with one another to create contrast and call out specific concepts.

What I like: The big, bold numbers help set the reader's expectations, as they clearly signify how far along the viewer is in the list of tips.

10. “Pixar's 22 Rules to Phenomenal Storytelling,” Gavin McMahon

This presentation by Gavin McMahon features color in all the right places. While each of the background images boasts a bright, spotlight-like design, all the characters are intentionally blacked out.

What I like: This helps keep the focus on the tips, while still incorporating visuals. Not to mention, it's still easy for me to identify each character without the details. (I found you on slide eight, Nemo.)

11. “Facebook Engagement and Activity Report,” We Are Social

Here's another great example of data visualization in the wild.

What I like: Rather than displaying numbers and statistics straight up, this presentation calls upon interesting, colorful graphs, and charts to present the information in a way that just makes sense.

12. “The GaryVee Content Model,” Gary Vaynerchuk

This wouldn‘t be a true Gary Vaynerchuk presentation if it wasn’t a little loud, am I right?

What I like: Aside from the fact that I love the eye-catching, bright yellow background, Vaynerchuk does a great job of incorporating screenshots on each slide to create a visual tutorial that coincides with the tips. He also does a great job including a visual table of contents that shows your progress as you go .

13. “20 Tweetable Quotes to Inspire Marketing & Design Creative Genius,” IMPACT Branding & Design

We‘ve all seen our fair share of quote-chronicling presentations but that isn’t to say they were all done well. Often the background images are poor quality, the text is too small, or there isn't enough contrast.

Well, this professional presentation from IMPACT Branding & Design suffers from none of said challenges.

What I like: The colorful filters over each background image create just enough contrast for the quotes to stand out.

14. “The Great State of Design,” Stacy Kvernmo

This presentation offers up a lot of information in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming.

What I like: The contrasting colors create visual interest and “pop,” and the comic images (slides 6 through 12) are used to make the information seem less buttoned-up and overwhelming.

15. “Clickbait: A Guide To Writing Un-Ignorable Headlines,” Ethos3

Not going to lie, it was the title that convinced me to click through to this presentation but the awesome design kept me there once I arrived.

What I like: This simple design adheres to a consistent color pattern and leverages bullet points and varied fonts to break up the text nicely.

16. “Digital Transformation in 50 Soundbites,” Julie Dodd

This design highlights a great alternative to the “text-over-image” display we've grown used to seeing.

What I like: By leveraging a split-screen approach to each presentation slide, Julie Dodd was able to serve up a clean, legible quote without sacrificing the power of a strong visual.

17. “Fix Your Really Bad PowerPoint,” Slide Comet

When you‘re creating a PowerPoint about how everyone’s PowerPoints stink, yours had better be terrific. The one above, based on the ebook by Seth Godin, keeps it simple without boring its audience.

What I like: Its clever combinations of fonts, together with consistent color across each slide, ensure you're neither overwhelmed nor unengaged.

18. “How Google Works,” Eric Schmidt

Simple, clever doodles tell the story of Google in a fun and creative way. This presentation reads almost like a storybook, making it easy to move from one slide to the next.

What I like: This uncluttered approach provides viewers with an easy-to-understand explanation of a complicated topic.

19. “What Really Differentiates the Best Content Marketers From The Rest,” Ross Simmonds

Let‘s be honest: These graphics are hard not to love. I especially appreciate the author’s cartoonified self-portrait that closes out the presentation. Well played, Ross Simmonds.

What I like: Rather than employing the same old stock photos, this unique design serves as a refreshing way to present information that's both valuable and fun.

20. “Be A Great Product Leader,” Adam Nash

This presentation by Adam Nash immediately draws attention by putting the company's logo first — a great move if your company is well known.

What I like: He uses popular images, such as ones of Megatron and Pinocchio, to drive his points home. In the same way, you can take advantage of popular images and media to keep your audience engaged.

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How to Structure a PowerPoint Presentation

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This is the main part of your presentation, which should keep the promises you made in the introduction. This is where you explain your topic and present all your information. 

Depending on the nature of your presentation, divide it into segments/points. Arrange your points in a logical order and then provide information to support each of them. There are many different ways to organize your key points, for example:

• Number your points according to their priority (1, 2, 3, …)
• Place the points in a time frame (past, present, future)
• Use narration (tell a story from beginning to end)
• Present the points with a problem-solution dynamic (state a problem, describe its impact, offer ways to solve the issue)

A good conclusion summarizes the key points you made or highlights what the audience should have learned. It clarifies the general purpose of your presentation and reinforces the reason for viewing it. Here are the slides you may want to include:

• Summary. List what goals your audience have achieved, what knowledge they got, and how this information can help them in the future.
• Conclusion. Here you can thank your audience for viewing the presentation.

Tips for Structuring a Presentation in PowerPoint

Now that you know which parts a typical presentation should consist of, let’s see how to structure it in PowerPoint. 

1. Combine slides into sections

When working with a large PowerPoint presentation (PPT), you can create sections that can be collapsed and expanded. This will help you keep presentation slides organized and facilitate navigation in editing mode. To do that, follow these steps:

• To shift a section, right-click on its name and use the Move Section Up and Move Section Down options.
• To collapse or expand a certain section, click on the collapse icon to the left of the section name. You can also minimize and maximize all sections at once by right-clicking on the section name and choosing Collapse All or Expand All .

As well, you can access these settings by choosing Slide Sorter under the VIEW tab.

This kind of segmentation is a great way to overview the logical flow of your slides all at once and see if there are any changes required. For example, you may decide to break one slide into two or three, or the other way around.

2. Use the Outline View

One other way to structure a PowerPoint presentation in the editing mode is to use Outline View . You can choose it from the VIEW tab.

This view doesn’t display sections, but it shows the title and main text of each slide, which can give you a quick overview of the presentation contents. Here you can go through the entire text and edit it instantly. You can also work with text (on the left) and slides (on the right) simultaneously, as the latter is shown on the right side of your screen.

Note that, to be displayed in an outline, text needs to be typed in a text placeholder, not a text box . A text placeholder is a box with the words “Click to add text” or “Click to add title”, and it appears when you choose a standard layout.

You can also use Outline View to promote bullet text to titles and the other way around. To do that, right-click on a relevant title or text and select the Promote or Demote options.

Be attentive about demoting a title, as this will delete the original slide and move its title and text to the adjacent slide.

PowerPoint only allows users to promote and demote text, not entire slides. Therefore, there’s no possibility to change the hierarchical order of slides.

3. Create a table of contents

All the aforementioned tips help you organize a presentation when formatting it. However, it’s crucial that your viewers can easily navigate through entire presentation too. One sure way to provide them with this opportunity is to create an interactive and structured table of contents.

Though there’s no native automatic outline in PowerPoint, it can be created manually:

• Press Ctrl+A to select all the names, and Ctrl+C to copy them. 
• Then Press Ctrl+V to paste the copied titles on the desired slide. In case there are too many titles and they don’t fit onto a single page, you can divide the table of contents into two columns or place it on two slides.

You’ll need to repeat this procedure to link all the chapters to corresponding slides. For more information, read this step-by-step guide on how to add a hyperlink in PowerPoint .

Now all the chapters can be accessed from a single table of contents, which is very convenient. However, you will also need to link them back to that unifying page. You can do this by inserting an Action Button on every slide of your presentation in Slide Master mode:

Now there is a single page from which all the other pages can be easily accessed. As well, it’s possible to go back to the table of contents at any time with the intuitive Home button.

Depending on the size of your presentation, the time it takes to create an interactive outline may vary, as you will need to add hyperlinks to every chapter manually. Be aware that if you rename a slide or simply delete it, these changes will not be automatically registered in the table of contents. For example, if you delete a slide, its title will still be displayed in the table of contents, but clicking on it won’t lead the viewer to another point in the presentation.

This is what our sample presentation looks like:

A Better Way to Structure a PowerPoint Presentation

Creating a table of contents manually might be fine for a small presentation, but if you have 122 slides, it would require too much time and energy to do so. That’s why, instead of manually creating a table of contents, we took advantage of iSpring Suite and simply enabled the automatic outline.  

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Note: iSpring Suite turns slides into HTML5 format, so your audience can view them online, right in their browsers. 

As you can see, the new presentation has a pop-up outline and a navigation panel, which make it possible to move to any slide at any time without leaving the slide show mode. 

How to set up navigation

To create navigation in your presentation, follow these simple steps:

• Get a free trial of iSpring Suite.

• When you’ve configured the Slide Properties settings, click on Save & Close in the upper-left corner.

How to configure an outline

Whereas PowerPoint requires the outline to be designed manually, iSpring Suite has already prepared it for you. At the same time, you don’t have to stick with the standard outline template, as you can easily customize the player’s final look and feel:

We recommend leaving Enable Search marked, as this will allow viewers to search for any content at any time, including the texts on the slides. This is especially useful for large presentations with a lot of text.

If you have previously arranged slides into multiple levels in the Slide Properties, then leave Multilevel outline marked. That way, the outline will display the nesting structure of the presentation, facilitating navigation. You can learn more about the other outline options here .

• When you have finished configuring the player, click on Apply & Close in the upper-left corner.
• Now you can publish your enhanced presentation either to HTML5, to make it easily accessible via browser on any device, or MP4 video format. If you’re going to upload your presentation to an LMS, you can publish it to any eLearning format: SCORM, AICC, Tin Can, or cmi5. 

While a standard PowerPoint slideshow is straightforward and limited, iSpring Suite saves viewers from having to follow a strict slide order. An interactive and searchable outline allows non-linear navigation, where any information can be accessed at any time at a glance.

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iSpring Suite comes with Content Library , which provides a great collection of presentation templates and allows you to create professional-looking presentations in a matter of minutes. Each template includes basic course elements: a title slide, a table of contents, chapters, a timeline, and info slides. Organize them in the order you prefer, populate them with your texts and images, and your presentation is ready to go.

We hope this article will help you develop an ideal structure for your PowerPoint presentation and do this quickly and easily. Captivate your audience with a powerful and persuasive presentation!

Do you have any other insights on how to simplify PowerPoint slides design? Please share them in the comment section. We’d like to hear from you. 

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3 Ways to Add a Header in PowerPoint

Adding a customized header to your PowerPoint presentations can help enhance branding, improve accessibility, and keep audiences engaged. Whether you want to include your company logo, title, or other key information, headers are a great way to establish consistency across slides.

In this article, we’ll explore three easy methods for adding headers in PowerPoint:

1. Use PowerPoint’s Built-In Header Feature

PowerPoint has a handy “Header and Footer” tool that allows you to quickly add elements like date, time, slide numbers, and footer text. Here’s how to use it:

• Open your PowerPoint presentation and select the Insert tab.
• Click on Header & Footer .
• In the dialog box, switch to the Slide tab.
• Check the boxes to enable the elements you want in your header such as date/time or slide number.
• To add custom footer text, check the Footer box and type your text.
• Click Apply to All to add the header to all slides.

This method is great for quickly adding standardized headers across your presentation. However, the header won’t display during the actual slideshow – only when printing notes or handouts.

2. Insert a Text Box

For more customization and to display headers in Presenter View or Slideshow Mode, you can manually add a text box.

• Select the Insert tab and click Text Box .
• Draw a text box at the top of the slide.
• Type your header text or insert images/logos.
• With the text box selected, open the Format tab.
• Select Send to Back so the text sits behind slide content.
• Copy and paste the text box to all other slides.

This gives you more control over the header design and content. You can also use shapes, images, and other elements along with text.

3. Edit the Slide Master

For maximum branding and customization, the Slide Master lets you add headers that propagate to all slides and even future presentations.

• Select View > Slide Master .
• Insert a text box or image at the top of the Slide Master.
• Resize and format it as needed.
• Close Slide Master view to save your changes.

Now every slide inherits that customized header. Just be careful not to overload the header, as too much text or imagery can distract from slide content.

Key Takeaways

• PowerPoint’s header and footer feature quickly adds standardized text/numbers.
• Manually inserted text boxes give more control over header design and content.
• Editing the Slide Master creates universal, branded headers across presentations.

Whichever method you choose, headers should be consistent, descriptive and enhance your core content without overpowering it. With the right balance, they can elevate your slides from bland to bold!

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I have two slides with the same title. So slide 1, says TITLE. For slide two should I type in TITLE OR TITLE (continued) OR TITLE (cont’d)

or something else?

Here is my comments on each of the options that you have mentioned.

1. When you use the same title on multiple slide, it confuses your audience. They dont understand why the slide title has not changed, even though the rest of the content has changed. So this option of using the same slide title in multiple slides is better avoided.

2. The second option TITLE (continued) seems much clearer. Again using abbreviations in the 3rd option (cont’d) is better avoided. Too many people get confused by abbreviations.

Alternatively, you could use something simple like: Title ..page 1 Title …page 2 OR Title…continued… All these are equally professional. I have attached the images of 2 slides to show you how multiple slides will look when you have titled them like this.

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Celebrate your company’s best performers with our Employee Appreciation PowerPoint Template . In the awards ceremony, the company leaders nominate the best performers of the year or month. They also give certificates of appreciation to the best-performing teams and those employees who worked hard for the project’s success. We have designed this modern, minimal design template for professionals, team leads, project managers, and HR managers. Using our engaging PPT template, they can demonstrate the project’s annual report and explain the accomplishments to other fellows. Our template contains placeholder images that users can change to put their pictures there. This employee appreciation template has 100% editable PowerPoint features. Users can edit the infographics, icons, or shapes used in the template and modify them according to their theme. 

The Employee Appreciation PowerPoint Template starts with the title slide showing the Employee Appreciation Day heading. Next is a slide with the CEO’s message and agenda for the meeting. Presenters can showcase the completion stages of projects in the following timeline slide. Further, we have provided exciting slide designs for professionals to appreciate individual employees working alone, groups or teams that have achieved success, and whole departments that have performed the best in the company. You can present the business goals and objectives in the forward-look slide, with an arrowhead oriented from bottom to top illustrating the company’s success and desired attainments. The visually appealing layout of the template communicates a happy message to the employees and helps them connect with the company. 

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If you're using the desktop version of PowerPoint on a Windows PC, see the PowerPoint Quick Start .

If you're using the desktop version of PowerPoint on a Mac, see Office for Mac Quick Start Guides and PowerPoint for Mac Help .

Create, open, and name a presentation

Go to powerpoint.office.com .

Select New blank presentation , open a Recent file, select one of the themes , or start with a presentation template .

To name the presentation, select the title at the top and type a name.

If you need to rename the presentation, select the title and retype the name.

Add a slide

Select the slide you want your new slide to follow.

Select Home > New Slide .

Select Layout and the you type want from the drop-down.

When working in PowerPoint for the web, your work is saved every few seconds. You can select File > Save a Copy to create a duplicate copy in another location.

Or choose File > Download As to save a copy to your device.

When you're online, AutoSave is always on and saves your changes as you work. If at any time you lose your Internet connection or turn it off, any pending changes will sync as soon as you’re back online.

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How to convert a powerpoint to google slides.

Work with a familiar interface by converting a PowerPoint to Google Slides

Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides are popular software solutions for creating presentations. While PowerPoint has more features, Google Slides offers seamless collaboration, cross-platform availability, and an easy-to-use interface without a subscription. When you receive a PowerPoint presentation, convert it to Google Slides to continue editing and collaborating on it.

Converting a PowerPoint presentation to the Google Slides format has advantages, but it isn't a smooth process. Formatting issues can occur. You can use Google Drive or Google Slides to convert a PowerPoint presentation. This trick is also helpful when using a PowerPoint template with Google Slides.

Although Google Slides has apps for iPhone and Android , we focus on the company's web version.

Convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides Using Google Drive

You can upload a PowerPoint presentation to Google Drive and open it in Slides. It's the easiest way to convert from PowerPoint to Google Slides.

• Visit Google Drive on the web and sign in with your Google account details.
• After uploading the file, Google Drive converts your PowerPoint file, making it compatible with Google Slides. Double-click it to open it in Google Slides.

Whether you use a .pptx or an older .ppt file, Google Drive automatically converts it to Slides. You can open it like a traditional Slides file and make changes.

How to add audio to your Google Slides presentation

Use google slides to convert a pptx file.

If you don't want to deal with Google Drive, you can import and use any PowerPoint file using Google Slides. Follow the steps below to make changes.

• Go to Google Slides on the web and create a blank presentation. Or, type slides.new in the address bar and press the Enter or Return key.
• The following menu shows your recent files and several online and offline locations where you can import a file. Move to the Upload menu.
• Google Slides converts and opens a PPT file in the Slides format.

There are times when you want to convert specific PowerPoint slides. Importing an entire presentation and deleting irrelevant slides isn't the most productive way. Instead, import selected slides using the steps below.

• Open a blank presentation in Google Slides (check the steps above).

Your PowerPoint slides are ready for editing in Google Slides.

Advantages of Converting a PowerPoint to Google Slides

Here are the benefits of converting a PowerPoint file to Google Slides.

Easy access

Google Slides is a web app. Whether you use Slides on Windows, Mac, Linux, or ChromeOS, you only need a web browser to access and edit your presentations. PowerPoint also has a web app, but it has limited features compared to its desktop app.

Real-time collaboration

Although Microsoft offers real-time collaboration on PowerPoint, the sharing experience isn't as good as Google Slides. One or more users can work on a presentation simultaneously, share comments, and check tweaks instantly.

Free to use

PowerPoint desktop apps require an active Microsoft 365 subscription. In contrast, Google Slides is free to use. If one of your team members or a colleague doesn't have a Microsoft 365 plan, convert the PowerPoint presentation to Google Slides and invite them for collaboration.

What's the difference between Google Slides templates and themes?

Convert a powerpoint to google slides: our observations, complete and collaborate your presentation in style.

Whether you use PowerPoint or Google Slides, your pitch requires interactive visuals and fancy animations to attract people's attention. A bland and static presentation won't impress your audience. Creating an engaging presentation from scratch can be time-consuming. Check the top Google Slides templates for personal and work use and finish your presentation quickly.