This is the print version of this page. All content is copyright Indezine.com 2000-2026.
Definitions and resources for terms and techniques used in the world of presentations
See Also:
PowerPoint and Presenting Notes
PowerPoint and Presenting Glossary
Presentations Glossary in alphabetical order:
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z
Jerry Weissman is among the world’s foremost corporate presentations coaches. His private client list reads like a who’s who of the world’s best companies, including the top brass at Yahoo!, Intel, Intuit, Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Netflix and many others.
Here’s a list of links on Indezine.com where he has been featured:
Isabel Allende on Creativity
April 16, 2026
The Cyrano Parable
March 5, 2026
Presentation Advice from the iPhone
January 14, 2026
Don’t Let Your Cup “Runneth Over”
December 4, 2025
The Elevator Pitch in One Sentence
November 5, 2025
David Letterman’s Top Ten
June 9, 2025
The Ideal Length for an Effective Presentation
April 9, 2025
What do Churchill and Teenagers Have in Common?
January 27, 2025
Communication Advice from Vin Skully
November 25, 2024
Does That Make Sense?
October 7, 2024
Are We There Yet? 3 Speed Traps to Speaking
September 11, 2024
Never Say “Never”
August 2, 2024
Aristotle, the First Salesman
June 19, 2024
In Praise of Examples
April 5, 2024
Misdirection
February 9, 2024
When Not to Tell ‘Em
January 5, 2024
Mark Your Accent
December 1, 2023
Sounds of Silence
November 6, 2023
Vinod Khosla’s Five-Second Rule
October 11, 2023
What Do I Do With My Hands?
August 10, 2023
Concentration Creates Control
July 12, 2023
Are We There Yet? 3 Speed Traps to Speaking
June 22, 2023
Why Executive Presence Works and How to Get It
May 17, 2023
Why Learning to Present is Like Learning to Swim
April 17, 2023
First Impressions Last
March 10, 2023
How to Remember What to Say
January 24, 2023
In Praise of Analogies
January 11, 2023
In the Line of Fire, 3rd Edition: Conversation with Jerry Weissman
December 19, 2022
Three Simple Rules for Slideshow Animation
November 24, 2022
The Power Presenter, 2nd Edition: Conversation with Jerry Weissman
November 16, 2022
The Elephant
October 27, 2022
Presenting to Win, 3rd Edition: Conversation with Jerry Weissman
October 20, 2022
Presentation Design and Instagram
March 28, 2022
Obama Gets Back on Message
February 17, 2020
Writer’s Block: How to Break Through
October 4, 2018
Stage Fright
September 17, 2018
Is It, Like, OK To Say ‘Like’?
August 22, 2018
Six Ways to Win With Words
August 3, 2018
Viral Video In Two Steps: Presentation And Perseverance
July 11, 2018
Build A Better Mousetrap And Presentation
July 2, 2018
Make Your Meetings Productive: Ask These 5 Questions
June 4, 2018
The Sixth Success Factor for Startups: The Perfected Pitch
September 8, 2016
How To Present A Fireside Chat In 4 Easy Lessons
August 10, 2016
The Single Most Important Factor For Persuasion
July 1, 2016
Andreessen Horowitz Shows How to Avoid the Worst Death by PowerPoint
June 29, 2015
One Plus And Two Minuses For Hillary Clinton’s Logo
May 6, 2015
Audiences Revolt Against PowerPoint
April 17, 2015
Winning Strategies for Power Presentations: Conversation with Jerry Weissman
April 10, 2013
But I’m Not an Artist!
February 7, 2013
Paul Ryan: Criticize and Propose
September 10, 2012
The Outline Trap – Britannica and Brainstorming
May 28, 2012
How Audiences See: Follow the Action
March 8, 2012
Don’t Raise the Bridge, Lower the Water: Better Box Thinking
September 16, 2011
The Anti-PowerPoint Party: Another Precinct Heard From
August 10, 2011
Go in the Right Direction: A Presentation Lesson from Akira Kurosawa
July 27, 2011
Jon Stewart’s Right: Positioned on Purpose?
May 27, 2011
PowerPoint and Movie Stunts: Use Graphics to Create Continuity
May 26, 2011
The Graphics Spectrum — Lives of Quiet Desperation: Guest Post by Jerry Weissman
May 25, 2011
Signage versus Documents—Drive Your PowerPoint Home
May 24, 2011
Why Use PowerPoint at All? A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
May 23, 2011
Presentations in Action: An Interview with Jerry Weissman
May 18, 2011
The Power Presenter: The Jerry Weissman Interview
March 16, 2009
An Interview with Jerry Weissman
March 23, 2007
World’s Best Presentation Contest
March 23, 2007
Filed Under:
J
Tagged as: Author, Jerry Weissman, Personality, Presentation Skills
Comments Off on Jerry Weissman
The Format Painter is an awesome option within PowerPoint that lets you copy formatting attributes of slide objects such as shapes, text boxes, pictures, etc. – and apply those attributes to another similar slide object. Do note though that the Format Painter is an all-or-nothing option that picks up and applies all formatting associated with the object, although you can choose to only copy text formatting in any object using techniques explained in specific tutorials we have created.
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.
Format Painter in PowerPoint 365
Format Painter in PowerPoint 2013
Format Painter in PowerPoint 2010
Format Painter in PowerPoint 365
Format Painter in PowerPoint 2011
Format Painter in PowerPoint for the Web
Tutorial Code: 06 02 03
Previous: 06 02 02 Manipulating Shapes by Dragging Yellow Handles in PowerPoint
Next: 06 02 04 Change a Diagonal Line to a Horizontal or Vertical Line in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
F
Tagged as: 06-02, Advanced Shape Techniques, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shapes
Comments Off on Advanced Shape Techniques: Format Painter in PowerPoint
So what exactly does grouping mean? And what is ungrouping and regrouping going to do further? The moment you select a slide object such as a shape on a PowerPoint slide, you will see some selection handles, which indicates that the shape is selected.
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.
Group, Ungroup, and Regroup Shapes in PowerPoint 2016
Group, Ungroup, and Regroup Shapes in PowerPoint 2013
Group, Ungroup, and Regroup Shapes in PowerPoint 2010
Grouping Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2007
Ungrouping Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2007
Grouping Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2003 and 2002
Ungrouping Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2003 and 2002
Group, Ungroup, and Regroup Shapes in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 06 06 01
Previous: 06 05 04 Space Objects Equally in PowerPoint
Next: 06 06 02 Nudge and Move Shapes in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
G
Tagged as: 06-06, Group Nudge and Reorder Shapes, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shapes
Comments Off on Group, Nudge, and Reorder Shapes: Group, Ungroup, and Regroup Shapes in PowerPoint
Shapes play a significant role within any slides you create for your PowerPoint presentation. In many ways, shapes are like the building blocks of almost anything you do on your PowerPoint slides. PowerPoint provides hundreds of shapes efficiently categorized into 9 types or categories. You can do so much with these shapes. For example, you can combine shapes to create your own unique shapes, format shapes with fills, lines, and effects, and even group or layer them to create more amazing graphics. You can even create flowcharts with these shapes.
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.
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint 365
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint 2016
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint 2013
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint 2010 and 2007
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint 365
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint 2016
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint 2011
Types of Shapes in PowerPoint for the Web
Tutorial Code: 06 01 01
Previous: 05 09 02 Copy and Remove Highlighting for Text in PowerPoint
Next: 06 01 02 Insert Shapes in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
B
Tagged as: 06-01, Basics About Shapes, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shapes
Comments Off on Basics About Shapes: Types of Shapes in PowerPoint
If your PowerPoint slide has umpteen shapes or slide objects, you may find that some of these objects are hidden or overlapped. Or you probably do not know if there are any objects hidden behind the large shape or picture on your slide? How can you tackle this issue? It’s easy to solve this problem if you know how to work with Reorder options. These Reorder options allow you to bring forward any shape or slide object so that it stays right on top of all other objects. Similarly, you can send any shape or slide object behind everything else on your slide.
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.
Reorder Shapes and Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2013
Reorder Shapes and Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2010
Reorder Shapes and Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2016
Reorder Shapes and Slide Objects in PowerPoint 2011
Tutorial Code: 06 06 03
Previous: 06 06 02 Nudge and Move Shapes in PowerPoint
Next: 06 06 04 Dynamic Reordering of Shapes in PowerPoint
Filed Under:
G
Tagged as: 06-06, Group, Group Nudge and Reorder Shapes, Nudge, PowerPoint Tutorials, Shapes
Comments Off on Group, Nudge, and Reorder Shapes: Reorder Shapes and Slide Objects in PowerPoint
Microsoft and the Office logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.