Presentations Glossary

Merge Shapes: Merge Shapes with Pictures in PowerPoint

PowerPoint takes the Merge Shapes command to a whole new level where you can merge shapes with other shapes and text, and you can also merge shapes with pictures! First you may wonder what’s so awesome about merging shapes with pictures? But play a bit and you’ll realize that this opens up huge possibilities. We will start simple and explore how you can create cookie cutter shapes with this option.

To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.

Microsoft Windows

Merge Shapes with Pictures in PowerPoint 2016

Merge Shapes with Pictures in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Merge Shapes with Pictures in PowerPoint 2016

Tutorial Code: 06 10 10
Previous: 06 10 09 Convert Text to Shapes by Fragmentation in PowerPoint
Next: 06 10 11 Create Jigsaw Shapes with Merge Shapes Commands in PowerPoint

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Interface Overview: Office Button in PowerPoint

In PowerPoint 2007 interface, the old File menu is replaced by the new Office Button. It’s a round button placed on the top left of the interface that works in almost the same way as the File menu. When the Office Button is clicked, you’ll get a list of menu options. These options are New, Open, Save, Save As, Print, Send, and Close.

To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.

Microsoft Windows

Office Button in PowerPoint 2007

Tutorial Code: 01 05 16
Previous: 01 05 15 Black Interface in PowerPoint
Next: 01 05 17 Outlining Toolbar in PowerPoint

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Interface Overview: Black Interface in PowerPoint

By default, the PowerPoint interface Ribbon area is placed against an orange backdrop. This orange color shows up because the default Office Theme named Colorful is applied to the interface. So why is the Theme named Colorful, when it is just a plain orange backdrop? That’s because any Theme you apply to an interface of an Office program influences all other programs.

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Symbols: Insert Symbol in PowerPoint

Do you want to add a degree symbol on your slide? Or do you want to add one of the currency symbols? Or even the trademark or copyright symbols? PowerPoint provides several ways to add such symbols, but the most straightforward option is to use the Symbol dialog box.

To learn more, choose your version of PowerPoint. If we do not have a tutorial for your version of PowerPoint, explore the version closest to the one you use.

Microsoft Windows

Insert Symbol in PowerPoint 365

Insert Symbol in PowerPoint 2019

Insert Symbol in PowerPoint 2016

Insert Symbol in PowerPoint 2013

Apple Mac

Insert Symbol in PowerPoint 365

Insert Symbol in PowerPoint 2019

Insert Symbol in PowerPoint 2016

Tutorial Code: 05 05 01
Previous: 05 04 05 Set Text Indentation using Numerical Values in PowerPoint
Next: 05 05 02 Add an Em Dash in PowerPoint

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Tagged as: 05-05, PowerPoint Tutorials, Symbols, Text and Fonts

Interface Overview: Changing Interface Color in PowerPoint

When the PowerPoint program interface is launched, you see the Presentation Gallery. Notice the bright orange section on the left side of the Presentation Gallery. Also, any highlighted areas use orange. You can change the bright orange to something else and end up with a different-looking PowerPoint program interface.

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Tagged as: 01-05, Interface - Overview, Interface and Basics, PowerPoint Tutorials