Computer Training

PowerPoint 2007

Save Selections As Pictures

Saving Clip Art, WordArt or SmartArt graphics as pictures no longer requires the use of another program. New save features originally included in PowerPoint 2003 are available in 2007. This includes the ability to save objects in different formats to Microsoft's Clip Art Organizer or in another folder.

How to:

1. To save a Clip Art, WordArt, or AutoShape as a picture first select the object.
2. If you would like save the object in Microsoft’s Clip Art Organizer open it now.
3. Drag the picture or object into the Clip Art Organizer. When prompted give it a name, select the picture format, and then click on the button Save.
4. To save a slide’s background use File > Save As and then select the desired picture format from the Save as Type box.

Creating a Photo Album

Creating a photo album in PowerPoint 2007 requires no additional plug-ins. Options include different picture layouts, frame shapes, and design templates.

How to:

1. Click on the tab Insert and then New Photo Album in the group Illustrations.
2. Insert your pictures by clicking on one of the source buttons provided.
3. Click on the button New Text Box to change the opening slide's text.To change the album's layout use the submenu's Picture layout, Format shape, and Design template. Each menu provides a different option to change a picture's layout, add a picture frame, or presentation design.
4. To change the picture's orientation in the slide click on either the Vertical or Horizontal Position button under the Preview window. The remaining formatting buttons are very limited and not worth using.
5. To create the album click on the button Create, to edit the Photo Album use the Format Photo Album dialog box.

Action Settings

You can apply an Action setting to any object or text within the presentation to run a program, play a sound or hyperlink to another slide or URL.

How to:

1. Click on the tab Insert and then select the object or text to trigger the action.
2. Click in the group Links and then the icon Action to open the Action Settings dialog box.
3. Using either the tab "Mouse Click" or "Mouse Over" for the trigger, then choose from the "Action on Click" listed.