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This simplistic presentation example employs several different colors and font weights, but instead of coming off as disconnected, the varied colors work with one another to create contrast and call out specific concepts.

What I like: The big, bold numbers help set the reader's expectations, as they clearly signify how far along the viewer is in the list of tips.

10. “Pixar's 22 Rules to Phenomenal Storytelling,” Gavin McMahon

This presentation by Gavin McMahon features color in all the right places. While each of the background images boasts a bright, spotlight-like design, all the characters are intentionally blacked out.

What I like: This helps keep the focus on the tips, while still incorporating visuals. Not to mention, it's still easy for me to identify each character without the details. (I found you on slide eight, Nemo.)

11. “Facebook Engagement and Activity Report,” We Are Social

Here's another great example of data visualization in the wild.

What I like: Rather than displaying numbers and statistics straight up, this presentation calls upon interesting, colorful graphs, and charts to present the information in a way that just makes sense.

12. “The GaryVee Content Model,” Gary Vaynerchuk

This wouldn‘t be a true Gary Vaynerchuk presentation if it wasn’t a little loud, am I right?

What I like: Aside from the fact that I love the eye-catching, bright yellow background, Vaynerchuk does a great job of incorporating screenshots on each slide to create a visual tutorial that coincides with the tips. He also does a great job including a visual table of contents that shows your progress as you go .

13. “20 Tweetable Quotes to Inspire Marketing & Design Creative Genius,” IMPACT Branding & Design

We‘ve all seen our fair share of quote-chronicling presentations but that isn’t to say they were all done well. Often the background images are poor quality, the text is too small, or there isn't enough contrast.

Well, this professional presentation from IMPACT Branding & Design suffers from none of said challenges.

What I like: The colorful filters over each background image create just enough contrast for the quotes to stand out.

14. “The Great State of Design,” Stacy Kvernmo

This presentation offers up a lot of information in a way that doesn't feel overwhelming.

What I like: The contrasting colors create visual interest and “pop,” and the comic images (slides 6 through 12) are used to make the information seem less buttoned-up and overwhelming.

15. “Clickbait: A Guide To Writing Un-Ignorable Headlines,” Ethos3

Not going to lie, it was the title that convinced me to click through to this presentation but the awesome design kept me there once I arrived.

What I like: This simple design adheres to a consistent color pattern and leverages bullet points and varied fonts to break up the text nicely.

16. “Digital Transformation in 50 Soundbites,” Julie Dodd

This design highlights a great alternative to the “text-over-image” display we've grown used to seeing.

What I like: By leveraging a split-screen approach to each presentation slide, Julie Dodd was able to serve up a clean, legible quote without sacrificing the power of a strong visual.

17. “Fix Your Really Bad PowerPoint,” Slide Comet

When you‘re creating a PowerPoint about how everyone’s PowerPoints stink, yours had better be terrific. The one above, based on the ebook by Seth Godin, keeps it simple without boring its audience.

What I like: Its clever combinations of fonts, together with consistent color across each slide, ensure you're neither overwhelmed nor unengaged.

18. “How Google Works,” Eric Schmidt

Simple, clever doodles tell the story of Google in a fun and creative way. This presentation reads almost like a storybook, making it easy to move from one slide to the next.

What I like: This uncluttered approach provides viewers with an easy-to-understand explanation of a complicated topic.

19. “What Really Differentiates the Best Content Marketers From The Rest,” Ross Simmonds

Let‘s be honest: These graphics are hard not to love. I especially appreciate the author’s cartoonified self-portrait that closes out the presentation. Well played, Ross Simmonds.

What I like: Rather than employing the same old stock photos, this unique design serves as a refreshing way to present information that's both valuable and fun.

20. “Be A Great Product Leader,” Adam Nash

This presentation by Adam Nash immediately draws attention by putting the company's logo first — a great move if your company is well known.

What I like: He uses popular images, such as ones of Megatron and Pinocchio, to drive his points home. In the same way, you can take advantage of popular images and media to keep your audience engaged.

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Slideshows are sometimes used to display images at events, such as weddings or trade shows. Whatever the occasion might be, you’ll want to loop your PowerPoint presentation so your guests aren’t staring at a blank screen. Here’s how it’s done.

First, open your PowerPoint presentation in which you would like to loop. Once open, navigate to the “Set Up” group of the “Slide Show” tab and then select the “Set Up Slide Show” button.

The “Set Up Show” window will appear. In the “Show options” group, check the box next to “Loop Continuously until Esc.” Once selected, click “OK” in the bottom-right corner of the window.

Now, when you play your slideshow, it will end only when you press the “Esc” key instead of when you've finished the last slide.

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Head back to the “Set Up Show” window by selecting “Set Up Slide Show” in the “Set Up” group of the “Slide Show” tab.

There are a couple of options you need to select, but one important note is that you must first select “Using Timings, If Present” under the “Advance Slides” group.

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Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides are popular software solutions for creating presentations. While PowerPoint has more features, Google Slides offers seamless collaboration, cross-platform availability, and an easy-to-use interface without a subscription. When you receive a PowerPoint presentation, convert it to Google Slides to continue editing and collaborating on it.

Converting a PowerPoint presentation to the Google Slides format has advantages, but it isn't a smooth process. Formatting issues can occur. You can use Google Drive or Google Slides to convert a PowerPoint presentation. This trick is also helpful when using a PowerPoint template with Google Slides.

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Convert a PowerPoint to Google Slides Using Google Drive

You can upload a PowerPoint presentation to Google Drive and open it in Slides. It's the easiest way to convert from PowerPoint to Google Slides.

• Visit Google Drive on the web and sign in with your Google account details.
• After uploading the file, Google Drive converts your PowerPoint file, making it compatible with Google Slides. Double-click it to open it in Google Slides.

Whether you use a .pptx or an older .ppt file, Google Drive automatically converts it to Slides. You can open it like a traditional Slides file and make changes.

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If you don't want to deal with Google Drive, you can import and use any PowerPoint file using Google Slides. Follow the steps below to make changes.

• Go to Google Slides on the web and create a blank presentation. Or, type slides.new in the address bar and press the Enter or Return key.
• The following menu shows your recent files and several online and offline locations where you can import a file. Move to the Upload menu.
• Google Slides converts and opens a PPT file in the Slides format.

There are times when you want to convert specific PowerPoint slides. Importing an entire presentation and deleting irrelevant slides isn't the most productive way. Instead, import selected slides using the steps below.

• Open a blank presentation in Google Slides (check the steps above).

Your PowerPoint slides are ready for editing in Google Slides.

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Easy access

Google Slides is a web app. Whether you use Slides on Windows, Mac, Linux, or ChromeOS, you only need a web browser to access and edit your presentations. PowerPoint also has a web app, but it has limited features compared to its desktop app.

Real-time collaboration

Although Microsoft offers real-time collaboration on PowerPoint, the sharing experience isn't as good as Google Slides. One or more users can work on a presentation simultaneously, share comments, and check tweaks instantly.

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PowerPoint desktop apps require an active Microsoft 365 subscription. In contrast, Google Slides is free to use. If one of your team members or a colleague doesn't have a Microsoft 365 plan, convert the PowerPoint presentation to Google Slides and invite them for collaboration.

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5:00 p.m.: Dive into Tree Care with Emily Swihart, Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator. Emily will guide you through the essential dos and don’ts of tree planting and care, covering topics like tree selection, proper planting depth, watering recommendations, and post-planting care.

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11:00 a.m.: Explore "The Branches of Extension and What It Can Do for YOU" with David Arensdorf, Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Learn about the services and support provided by the Extension Office, with examples illustrating their community benefits.

12:00 p.m.: Save energy at home with "Home Energy Savings" presented by Jim Knorr, Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Jim will share insights on residential energy usage and tips for reducing consumption, drawing from personal experience and valuable resources.

1:00 p.m.: Engage your "Lil’ Green Thumbs" with Heather Bonsell, Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Discover fun gardening projects suitable for kids of all ages and garden sizes, ensuring both plants and young gardeners thrive.

2:00 p.m.: Learn about "Our New Asian Tiger Mosquito" with Margie Estivill, Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Explore the invasive species' habits, the diseases they carry, and the implications of their survival in colder climates.

3:00 p.m.: Rediscover "All You Need to Know about Native Plants" with Cindy Lenger, Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Dive into the world of small to medium native plants and their role in supporting local ecosystems.

4:00 p.m.: Cultivate Community with Mitchell Walker, SNAP-Education Program Coordinator with Illinois Extension. Learn how local initiatives like the Floreciente Community Garden are addressing food insecurity by providing fresh, locally grown produce to those in need.

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12:00 p.m.: Join David Arensdorf, Illinois Extension Master Gardener, to explore "The Branches of Extension and What It Can Do for YOU" once again.

1:00 p.m.: Engage your "Lil’ Green Thumbs" once more with Heather Bonsell, Illinois Extension Master Gardener.

2:00 p.m.: Learn about "Our New Asian Tiger Mosquito" with Margie Estivill, Illinois Extension Master Gardener.

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What Happened : Gates discussed the importance of storytelling in presentations on the Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard   podcast earlier this month.

During the conversation that took place in India , Gates spoke about the role of storytelling in securing government funding for the  Gates Foundation ‘s initiatives.

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“The work we do, the cost to deliver even just say vaccines in Africa, even our foundation, although it’s the largest by foundation standards compared to the cost of actually buying all the vaccines and getting them delivered to just say all the kids in Africa, that would be too much for us,” he said.

Gates added, “So we have to partner with governments who have these aid budgets and convince them, hey, let’s pool money together.”

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“And so telling the story is very important. That’s what makes it legitimate for us to get politicians to step up,” the former Microsoft CEO said.

When Shepard praised his speech prowess, Gates said he wouldn’t call himself a natural. “Steve Jobs was a natural, although he would rehearse.” He noted that Jobs’ ability to make his presentations appear spontaneous was part of his genius.

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“It was always fun to watch him kind of rehearse because part of his genius was when he would finally do it, he would make it look like he’s just thinking it up right there.”

Why It Matters : In a previous interview, Gates acknowledged Jobs’ unique abilities , including his sense of design and marketing, despite his imperfections.

“I learned a lot from Steve, we were utterly different. I mean, he never wrote a line of code, but his sense of design, marketing, and his intuitive feel for who is a good engineer… Steve was such a unique person, and he could get a lot out of people.” 

Jobs’ presentation skills have been a subject of admiration and study for many years. His ability to captivate audiences and convey complex ideas in a simple, compelling manner has been a source of inspiration for many aspiring presenters and business leaders.

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Disney has revealed key details about its biannual D23 fan event coming to the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center on August 9, 10 & 11. The company promises “the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more. This year’s event will feature Disney+ integration with some presentations streamed live , musical performances with world-class artists, special content presentations, a new interactive app, and one-of-a-kind shopping experiences.”

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The Honda Center is a new addition to D23 this year and Disney says it “will be home to three nights of marquee showcases—Disney Entertainment, Disney Experiences, and Disney Legends—allowing us to bring bigger shows with more magic to the biggest audience of Disney fans in the world.”

See below graphics for a full pricing breakdown.

Here’s Disney’s breakdown of what you get for each tier of ticketing. Note that only the Ultimate Fan Pass and the Ultimate Preferred Fan Pass tiers gain access to the showcases and the Legends Ceremony.

And even within the Ultimate and Ultimate Preferred fan pass levels there are separate tiers of pricing based on how close you would like to be to the stage. On-sale dates vary from March 26-28, depending on the purchaser’s D23 membership level and/or whether that person is a Visa cardholder.

As for what’s on offer during D23, the event has been segmented into three topics of interest, one per day.

On Saturday at 7 p.m. , Disney Experiences takes the center stage for Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro’s presentation featuring the latest on projects in development around the world for Disney Parks and experiences,” including special announcements, surprises and performances.

Finally, on Sunday at 5 p.m. , Ryan Seacrest will host the induction of the 2024 class of  Disney Legends . They include Colleen Atwood, Angela Bassett, Martha Blanding, James L. Brooks, James Cameron, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Mark Henn, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, Joe Rodhe, and John Williams.

As for the Convention Center floor, Disney promises “an immersive show floor full of great experiences and activities” designed and expanded this year in partnership with Walt Disney Imagineering.

There will be pavilions from Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney+, Marvel Studios, Disney Experiences, Lucasfilm and a first-of-its-kind exhibition from the Walt Disney Archives titled “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show.”

And if that is not enough Disney fandom for you, there are additional opportunities to gather with fellow D23 members in the week leading up the to the big event.

They include the first ever D23 Day at Angel Stadium on Sunday, August 4, with attendees getting a Mickey Mouse bobblehead.

On Tuesday, there is D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing District.

On Wednesday, Disney will present an outdoor screening of  The Incredibles  to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. The event will take place at Pearson Park Amphitheater in Downtown Anaheim and feature food trucks.  

On Thursday, both Disneyland and California Adventure will welcome ticketed D23 fans from rope drop to late night. The day will include “unique offerings for fans, including a custom cavalcade, an energetic dance party, special photo opportunities, and more.”

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Reduce the file size of your PowerPoint presentations

If the file size of your presentation is too large, try the following tips to make it more manageable.

Compress pictures in your presentation

Select a picture in your document. The Picture Format tab appears.

On the Picture Format tab, in the Adjust group, select Compress Pictures .

Under Compression options , do any of the following:

Make sure that Apply only to this picture is not selected so that the changes you make here will apply to all pictures in the document.

Select Delete cropped areas of pictures . This option removes the cropped picture data but note that if you delete the cropped picture data, you won't be able to restore it.

Under Resolution , select Use default resolution .

Under Compression options , do either of the following:

Select Delete cropped areas of pictures . This option removes the cropped picture data but note that if you delete the cropped picture data, you won't be able to restore it.

Delete image editing data and lower default resolution

By default, when you edit an image, the data from the original is retained (to ensure the image can be restored). Discarding it means that you can't restore the changes you make, but it will reduce your file size. Lowering the default resolution for images also reduces your overall file size.

Go to File > Options > Advanced .

Under Image Size and Quality , do the following:

Select Discard editing data . This option removes stored data that's used to restore the image to its original state after it's been edited. Note that if you discard editing data, you won't be able to restore the image after you edit it.

Make sure that Do not compress images in file is not selected.

Reduce the character set of embedded fonts

To make your presentation more sharable with others who don't have the same fonts in their system, it's typical to embed the fonts you use. However, embedded fonts will increase your file size. To minimize the file increase, embed only those characters used in the presentation.

Go to File > Options > Save .

Note:  If you've used custom fonts and want others to edit the presentation, select Embed all characters .

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