29-01-2013, 03:21 PM
M S POWERPOINT
INTRODUCTION
Microsoft PowerPoint is the name of a proprietary commercial software presentation program developed by Microsoft. It was officially launched on May 22, 1990 as a part of the Microsoft Office suite, and runs on Microsoft Windows and Apple's Mac OS X operating system. The current versions are Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 for Windows and Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2011 for Mac.
FEATURES and USES
One can then add "special effects" for each placeholder, such as fly ins, fly outs, etc. to add interest and "sizzle" to the presentation. Video and audio can also be added. Just as in many Microsoft applications, the number of features is overwhelming and the average PowerPoint user most likely does not take the time to learn how best to use them. For more advanced uses, Adobe Flash and other applications can be used to add customized special effects and interactivity. When using PowerPoint, it is important to remember that the "slide show" is a presentation tool, and not the presentation itself. Learning how to use this application well is not synonymous with being a good presenter.