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Microsoft PowerPoint Basics: Setting Up Your Presentation

The basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint

Setting Up Your Presentation

When you first open PowerPoint, you will see the page below. Start your presentation by double-clicking "Blank Presentation," or click "NEW" to see more options.

If you click "NEW," options for colorful or themed presentations will appear. You can search for themes by using the search bar at the center of the screen, or you can browse through the categories presented.

Once you pick your theme, a blank title page will appear. Enter the title of your presentation on this page along with any subtitles you may have.

Once your title page is complete, you will need to add more slides. To do that, right-click in the left sided panel. Within the pop-up, click New Slide.

You can also add a new slide by clicking the "New Slide" option in the HOME section. 

When your new slide is added, continue adding content to your presentation. Repeat this process as many times as necessary to complete your presentation.

 

You can view your presentation by clicking "From Beginning" or "From Current Slide" in the SLIDESHOW section.

 

You can also view your slide by clicking the View button in the bottom right corner of the page.