[TechRepublic] 10 ways to get more mileage out of PowerPoint

January 14, 2008

TechRepublic Desktop Support Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: na Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums 10 ways to get more mileage out of PowerPoint The truth is that PowerPoint is just as easy to use as all the other Office applications, but a lot of users just aren't quite up to speed with it. Here are a few quick tips that will help your users get familiar with some of PowerPoint's most useful features. SponsoredOutsourcing B2B operations to a managed services provider This article examines compelling reasons for moving to a managed services environment. (Sterling Commerce) Don't miss these PowerPoint tips and tricks How to select small or covered objects in PowerPoint How do I... 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