PowerPoint Tips & Tricks

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn the top 15 best Microsoft PowerPoint tips and tricks.

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⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Morph and enhanced morph
1:21 Enhanced morph
3:18 Perfect shapes and lines
4:28 Countdown timer
5:41 Screen recording
6:40 Merge shapes
7:58 Stock images
8:41 Remove photo background
9:34 Align objects
10:18 Selection pane and layers
11:52 Eye dropper with Snip & Sketch
13:06 Copy objects with CTRL
13:38 Narrate slides with voice and video
14:33 Presentation mode shortcut keys with F1
15:15 Design ideas
16:18 Advanced cropping
17:12 Wrap up

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[sharmaineq]

It's amazing how I thought I was already pretty much familiar with Microsoft apps but prove myself lacking everytime I watch Kevin's videos. But of course, it's only an effective tutorial because his contents are well put together. You are awesome, Kevin. Please keep it up!

[Therock]

Tip based upon my experience: After you preform the advance Morph (changing Large Cirle & Square names to !!Morph), the first transition from small circle to big circle will no longer work. You will need to change the name of the small circle to the same as the big circle i.e. now named '!!Morph'. This should now work again. BTW I really love your videos and have found them excellent, especially as I now work from home due to COVID. Keep up the great work and best of luck in this new venture! Greetings from Ireland :)

[TylerStanczak]

Morph hands down has been my favorite feature. It has saved me so much time when trying to create complex animations without adding a bunch of animations. These are awesome tips. Great stuff Kevin! :)

[dominionj]

It's been a while since I've jumped for the subscribe button, thank you! You get straight to the point, there's no random waffling and your instructions are clear.

[Gil_Zeira]

Dude I just love your videos. You make them so direct and straightforward. You go straight to the topic and explains exactly what's needed. thanks.

[kellyw.]

Whenever I have a tech question, I come to your page. Love your clean and concise videos. The timer tip was perfect!

[oneskill_ppt]

Thanks 😁👍🔥Enhanced !!Morph is super awesome

[FrenchAction]

I did not even know about the possibility of inserting a timer. I did mine from scratch. Very helpful!

[Denielgunz]

I already learned a lot of these from your past tutorials. You my hero, Kevin! Haha

[dianecalabrese]

These tutorials are probably the best I’ve seen on YouTube ….Bravo Kevin !

[blessedandbeautiful]

You are like my friend in my head who is just telling me good information about MS. I’m literally going through your videos like a tv series. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[DailyClips]

Hey Kevin,

I just wanted to drop a huge thank you for your invaluable help with PowerPoint tips and tricks! Your insights and guidance made a world of difference in my presentation, and I genuinely appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise. Your support not only improved my skills but also boosted my confidence in using PowerPoint effectively. I'm so grateful for your generosity and willingness to share your knowledge. Thanks again for being such a fantastic resource!

Best,
Andreas.

[tasthesose]

This is the kind of stuff that makes me hit the subscribe button.

[abdulkaderabdullatif]

Many Thanks Kevin, I've been using Microsoft PowerPoint for about 15 years and was thinking that I know all useful tools but this video added at least a knowledge of 7 more tools
Many Thanks again

[MG-kpsg]

Thanks Kevin! Awesome choice of good tips!
By the way 2 supplements: I love the shortcut ALT +F10 to open and close the selection pane.
And for the Eye Dropper you do not need the Snip & Sketch Tool. Just hold down the CTRL key to select colors outside the PowerPoint window.

[naveen]

This is the best video so far. Realised shift plus shape, merge with fragmentes, ctrl plus drag to copy.snip and share, remove backgroup, crop aspect,

[thecreativelady]

Blown away by Morph! I’ve needed a countdown timer for years! I appreciate your tips.

[jerryalipio]

You are absolutely helping me a lot. You are such a good teacher. I appreciate it. Thanks and God bless you.

[joiedevivreevr]

I am happy that now everyone knows screen recording! My friends didn't know it until they saw this. Thanks!

[TheSeekingknow]

This is a wealth of information, seemingly little but with some creativity can be used to create awesome PowerPoint presentations!