PowerPoint Efficiency Series

A collection of tips and tricks to increase efficiency (and get some time back in your day) when using PowerPoint.

3 Quick Ways to Embed an Excel File in 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…

How to Stop Making PowerPoint Presentations From Scratch

How to Stop Making PowerPoint Presentations From Scratch

Over the years, I’ve learned so many things about how to make my PowerPoint workflow better. Some of them were really simple hacks – like using keyboard shortcuts – and others totally blew my mind. If you’ve been using PowerPoint for a while, I think the following tips will fall into the latter category for…

PowerPoint Agenda Slide: What It Is & Easy Ways to Make One
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PowerPoint Agenda Slide: What It Is & Easy Ways to Make One

If you’ve been creating Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for a while, you already know the benefits of starting with a good agenda. As a presenter, it allows you to take control of the conversation from the very beginning. You’ll also have the ability to eliminate audience distractions by clarifying the meeting objective and pointing out when…

PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts (For PC)

PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts (For PC)

If you asked me what the NUMBER ONE question I get about PowerPoint is there’s one thing that immediately comes to mind. “How do I save time when creating presentations?” You’ve probably had this thought too. It’s usually followed by “I get frustrated with clicking around trying to find things!” Honestly, there are quite a…

PowerPoint Document Integrity (For PC)

PowerPoint Document Integrity (For PC)

Have you ever spent hours creating a stellar PowerPoint presentation only to have it ruined by a colleague who got a little click-happy? Ever notice sudden font inconsistencies that you just know weren’t there when you double-checked that everything was good to go? Or – even worse – have you ever sent a file without catching…