Top 5 Presentation Hacks Entrepreneurs Cannot Live Without The quality of your presentation is the most influential variable that will decide whether you bag that lucrative contract
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How many times have you seen a presentation go wrong? A million times, isn't it? On the other side of the spectrum, how many presentations are still so vivid and fresh in your mind that you remember the details? Probably none, or just about enough to count on your fingers.
The quality of your presentation is the most influential variable that will decide whether you bag that lucrative contract. It is, thus, important to ensure your presentations are remembered long after you have exited the podium.
One of the best things you can do for your business is to invest in presentations. At the very least, you ought to be technically sound in designing your presentation. This ensures that you are always in the hunt for the contract, and can go full-steam on stage presence and vocal variety.
Let's get started with the five hacks, with detailed
HOW-TO-DOs, for a successful PPT presentation!
Presentation Hacks
Hack #1: Embed Your fonts
If you want to make your presentation stand out, embed your fonts. Here's how to do it:
1. Download the font you want to use and install it on your computer.
2. Open your presentation in PowerPoint or any other presentation software.
3. Go to the "File" menu and select "Options".
4. In the "Options" window, select "Save."
5. Under "Embed fonts in file," select "Embed TrueType fonts".
6. Click "OK" to save your changes.
When you share your presentation after executing this 30-second step, the font will not bleed, irrespective of whether your viewers have it installed on their devices.
Hack #2: Reduce Size of PPT
Reducing the size of your PowerPoint slides can give your presentation a major makeover. Here's how to do it:
1. Select the slide that you want to resize.
2. In the "Format" tab, click on "Change Slide Size".
3. In the drop-down menu, select "Custom Slide Size".
4. Enter the desired width and height for your slide, then click "OK".
Hack #3: Use Readymade Templates From SlideTeam
PowerPoint templates can give your presentation a polished, and professional look. There are a plenty of templates available online, but the perfect choice is SlideTeam. Its large repository of readymade PPT designs makes it a true one-stop shop for all presentation needs of businesses.
Guide to find readymade PowerPoint
Templates on SlideTeam:
1. Browse through the "Template finder" or "Search" tab and find a style that you like.
2. Once you've found a template, "Download" it and "Open" it in PowerPoint.
3. Start adding your own content to the slides.
4. Finally, "Save" your completed presentation and "Share" it.
If you're looking to spruce up your PowerPoint presentations, this hack is a must!
Hack #4: Make a GIF From PPT
Making a GIF from a PowerPoint presentation is easy. Here's how to do it:
1. Open your presentation in PowerPoint and go to the slide you want to capture.
2. Launch your "Screen Capture" tool and start recording.
3. When done with the recording, stop the tool and "Save" the file.
4. Upload the file to an online "GIF maker" like Giphy or Imgur.
5. Follow instructions on the site to create your "GIF".
From now on, turn any presentation into a fun and engaging GIF with ease.
Hack #5: Turn Your Presentation into a Video
When it comes to delivering a presentation, captivating your audience's attention is a key skill. One way to do this is by turning your presentation into a video. Here's how to do it:
1. Open your presentation file in PowerPoint or any other presentation software.
2. Export your presentation as a video file. For this, go to "File > Export > Create a Video".
3. Choose the "Resolution" and "Frame rate" you want for your video presentation. Higher resolutions will result in higher-quality video, but the file size will also be larger.
4. Once you've exported your presentation as a video file, you can then "Upload" it to YouTube or other video sharing sites.
The Last Word
You are now ready to create presentations that are a class apart, with no glitches to mar your hard work and strenuous effort. These Top 5 PowerPoint Hacks will also ensure that your message hits home and gets you the business you wanted!