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Cool Shape Ideas: Text with Bites in PowerPoint

Want to make your PowerPoint slides pop like popcorn in a microwave? Try adding a “text with bites” effect—it makes your words look like a snack that’s already been snacked on. Think of it like your letters went one round with a hungry Pac-Man.

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Text with Bites in PowerPoint

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Katherine Murray

Katherine Murray is the author of more than 50 books on technology and writes articles for various Microsoft sites. She also writes and edits the Microsoft Mindshare newsletter and contributes articles to CNET’s TechRepublic. In addition to books and articles, Katherine publishes BlogOffice, a blog sharing tips and ideas related to various versions of Microsoft Office.

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Dennis Austin

Dennis Austin was an American software developer best known as the co-creator of Microsoft PowerPoint. He played a pivotal role in developing the software while working at Forethought, Inc., alongside Robert Gaskins.

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Dennis Austin passed away on September 1st, 2023.

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Harman Singh

Harman Singh graduated with a Masters degree in Computer Science at the NC State University in Raleigh, NC. Here, he did his master’s research in the field of eLearning and distance education. Under the guidance of his mentors, Dr. Steve Walsh and Dr. Tom Miller, he founded authorGEN Technologies in 2002 with the vision of providing teachers with tools to teach online.

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Jonathan Boutelle

  
Jonathan Boutelle is the CTO of SlideShare, and is a principal at Uzanto Consulting. A software engineer by training, his interests lie at the intersection of technology, business, and user experience. Jonathan is particularly focused on technology that brings the web experience closer to the capabilities of the desktop.

Here’s a list of links on Indezine.com where he has been featured:

SlideShare Moves to HTML5: Conversation with Jonathan Boutelle
October 5, 2011

SlideShare Adds SlideCasting
July 26, 2007

World’s Best Presentation Contest
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An Interview with Jonathan Boutelle
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