Overview of PowerPoint

Bullet Points

➢Importance of PowerPoint for

welders
➢Definition of PowerPoint
➢How presentations improve
communication in welding
➢Key features: Slides, images,
animations, charts, etc.

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Importance of PowerPoint for Welders
➢Presenting safety procedures
➢Documenting welding projects
and designs
➢Conducting training and tutorials
➢Visualizing complex welding
techniques
➢Reporting project progress to
supervisors/clients

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What is Microsoft PowerPoint?
Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation software that allows users to
create slideshows composed of text, images, videos, and other multimedia
elements.
Ni programu ya uwasilishaji ambayo inaruhusu watumiaji kuandaa
maonyesho ya slaidi yanayojumuisha maandishi, picha, video, na vipengele
vingine vya multimedia.
➢A tool for creating engaging presentations.
➢Helps in organizing information visually for better communication.
➢Widely used for education, training, and reporting.

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How to Open
Microsoft PowerPoint
Using the Start Menu
➢Click on the Start Menu
(Windows icon).
➢Type "PowerPoint" in
the search bar.
➢Click on Microsoft
PowerPoint in the
results.

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Creating a New
Presentation
1. Select Blank
Presentation to start
from scratch.
2. You can also choose a
pre-designed template
if you want to start
with a specific design
layout.

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The Ribbon
➢ Contains tools to insert
text, images, designs,
etc.

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Slide Pane
➢ Displays your current
slide.

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Notes Pane
➢ Allows you to add notes
for each slide.

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Slide Sorter
➢ Helps you view and
organize slides in your
presentation

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Adding Slides
➢ Click on “New Slide” in
the Ribbon
➢ Choosing the right
layout (Title, Content,
Picture with Caption)
➢ Adding and rearranging
slides

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Adding Text
➢ Inserting text to explain
welding concepts or
procedures

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Practical Exercise
1. Fungua Microsoft
PowerPoint na uunde blank
presentation.
2. Kichwa cha uwasilishaji:
"Miongozo ya Usalama ya
Kuchomelea".
3. Andika pointi 4 kuhusu
usalama wa kuchomelea.

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Adding Images
➢ Adding images (e.g.,
welding equipment or
project photos)

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Adding Videos
➢ Embedding videos (e.g.,
welding tutorials or
safety demonstrations)

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Inserting a
Shape
➢ Select the Insert Tab.
➢ Click Shapes.
➢ Select the shape you
wish to draw

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Inserting Charts in
PowerPoint
➢ Go to the Insert tab on
the Ribbon.
➢ Click on Chart.
➢ Choose the chart type
(e.g., Column, Line, Pie,
Bar).
➢ Click OK to insert the
chart on your slide.

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How to Save a
Presentation
Click the File tab.
➢ Choose Save As to save
the presentation with a
new name.
➢ Select Computer to save
to the local drive
(computer/laptop etc.)
➢ Select your desired
folder

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Applying Slide
Transitions
➢ Go to the Transitions tab
in the Ribbon.
➢ Select a slide to apply a
transition.
➢ Choose a transition effect
(e.g., Fade, Wipe, Push).
➢ Adjust transition duration
and timing options as
needed.

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Adding
Animations
➢ Navigate to the
Animations tab in the
Ribbon.
➢ Select an object (text,
image, shape) to animate.
➢ Click on Add Animation to
choose an effect (e.g.,
Appear, Fly In).
➢ Customize animation
settings

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Presenting Your Slides
➢Starting the presentation (Slide Show > From Beginning or F5)
➢Navigating between slides (arrow keys or spacebar)

Public speaking tips:

➢Speak clearly and confidently
➢Make eye contact with the audience

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