YUNOVA · PowerPoint

Module 4: PowerPoint basics

Notes for offline study · 3 November 2026

PowerPoint interface and creating a presentation

Key points

  • The ribbon, slide pane and slide area are the main parts of the screen.
  • Start from a blank presentation or a template.
  • New Slide adds slides with different layouts.

Adding, duplicating and rearranging slides

Key points

  • Duplicate Slide copies a slide with its content.
  • Drag slides in the thumbnail pane to change their order.
  • Slide Sorter view shows all slides at once.

Inserting text, pictures and shapes

Key points

  • Type text in placeholders or add text boxes.
  • The Insert tab adds pictures, shapes and icons.
  • Format tools change colour, size and alignment.

Saving, exporting to PDF and sharing a presentation

Key points

  • Save as .pptx keeps the file editable.
  • Export or Save As PDF creates a fixed version to send.
  • Share links let others view or edit in the cloud.