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Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Video Format for PowerPoint

When it comes to creating powerful and persuasive presentations, including video is a no-brainer and choosing the best video format for PowerPoint is essential. The wrong format can lead to compatibility issues, choppy playback, and low-quality visuals. Fortunately, the best video format for PowerPoint is relatively straightforward to choose. MP4 is the best option in…

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PowerPoint Vs. Slide Deck, Slide Deck Meaning & More Simple Terms

Introduction The terms “PowerPoint” and “slide deck” are thrown around a lot in the business world. So much so that you might be wondering if they mean the same thing or if there is something inherently different between the two. The most significant distinction between a PowerPoint and a deck is that a “deck” is…

Random PowerPoint Timesavers

Random PowerPoint Timesavers: Part 2

Earlier this year, I polled a group of five professional women about their use of PowerPoint. A scientist, a college professor, and a corporate trainer were just a few of their vastly different professions. Each of them used PowerPoint for a slightly different reason but they all shared a similar struggle. “I don’t have time…

3 Things You Should Be Pinning to Your PowerPoint File Menu

3 Things You Should be Pinning to Your PowerPoint Menu

This week we’re talking about 3 things you should be pinning to your PowerPoint File (or Home for my Mac friends) menu. But before we jump into that, I just have to say… I. Am. So. Excited. This week marks a very special change to the blog going forward thanks to feedback from YOU. From…

Adding Excel Tables and Charts to PowerPoint

3 Quick Ways to Embed an Excel File in PowerPoint

When I talk to other PowerPoint users, one of the common statements I hear is “I know there’s an easier way to do it but this is the only way I know”. Whether we’re talking about creating templates, adding video, or exporting to PDFs – this statement is likely to make its way into the conversation. The…