My Top Tips for Creating a PowerPoint Presentation:
- 7 x 7 rule. That means no more than seven words per line with no more than seven lines per page. If you are presenting with your PowerPoint, every word you say shouldn't be on the slide.
- Do not type in complete sentences. Use keywords only.
- No flashy designs. It's distracting. Watch your colors. Pink words on a yellow background do not work! PowerPoint has preset colors and designs for a reason. There are also numerous designs online for free.
- Be consistent. Use the same font and sizes throughout.
- Watch your animations and sounds. If viewers have PTSD from the noise in your PowerPoint presentation, that is not a good thing! If you have things flying in from all directions, that distracts from you and the PowerPoint has replaced you. Not good!
- If you are presenting to a group, practice, practice, practice.
