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It is my first time using PowerPoint. I have just completed page seven, but I need more pages. How do I get more?

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Click on the tab, "Home," on the top left of your PowerPoint window and then find "New Slide" in the second section, "Slides," which is now shown below the tabs. You can then either click on the symbol to simply add a slide or click the little arrow to decide between different slide layouts.

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What is the importance of slide presentations for grade school students?

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Slide presentations are greatly important for school students, most projects require them as visual aids, or sometimes the entire project IS the slide presentation. If you put enough effort into your presentation, it will dramatically improve your grade, which opens up your options to different colleges and careers!

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I want to present one slide on time spent on various work done. How will I get the right bullet point?

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I suggest doing a separate slide for each topic and not using bullet points but instead a picture or small explanation on your screen to not distract your audience. I avoid bullet points, which I think seem sort of unprofessional.

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What is the maximum amount of slides you can use?

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There is no limit to the amount of slides you can use, but there is a file limit, which is 100 megabytes.

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How many slides should I require for a PowerPoint presentation that my students will create on a specific subject?

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Require a minimum of five slides. Start with a title slide, followed by an opening statement that explains the importance of the topic. The third slide should contain the main explanation and be the longest. Include a conclusion on the fourth slide. Optionally, you can add a closing slide where students thank the audience, which is a valuable skill.

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How many slides should I prepare for a 30-minute presentation?

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The number of slides you should use depends on your speaking pace and the density of material on each slide. You can estimate this by timing yourself as you practice your presentation.

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