Effective Computer

Presentations
An Example Illustrating Acceptable
Design Elements for HPS Meeting
Presentations using Computer
Projection

Sample Presentation
This sample includes examples of
text, graphs, tables, and photographs
that may be included in typical HPS
oral presentations. These slides also
include additional remarks in the
Notes section visible in Microsoft
Power Point. Please refer to these
notes for additional guidance.

Design
Dark background with light text
White or yellow on black, dark blue or
dark maroon
Maximize contrast

Avoid gradients to light shades

Avoid borders

Font
Use large font size
>36 point for title, >32 for bullets,
24 for smallest print
This line is in 24 point type

Use sans serif fonts

Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, Comic Sans MS,
Impact, Verdana

DO NOT USE ALL CAPS

Text
Single topic per slide
Use text to highlight
Verbal remarks fill in detail
Limit text to 5-7 lines

Number of Abstracts

Graphs
300
200
100
0
1998

1999

2000
Year

Poster

Oral

Total

2001

Tables

Length of
Talk

Target
No. of
Slides

Max. No.
of Slides

15 min.

12

20

30 min.

25

40

Photos

Presentation Size
Number of slides is limited by time
General rule of 1 slide per minute
More than 20 slides for a 15 minute
presentation may require a run
through

File size is limited by upload ability

Files should be limited to 15 Mb
Contact HPS Secretariat if file is larger

File Format
Files must be read by Microsoft Power
Point 2000
Files will be converted to MS Power Point
2000 format for presentation on a
computer running MS Windows 2000
All fonts, photos, tables, and graphs
must be embedded
No hyperlinks, audio, or video
permitted!

Additional Formatting
Files named with abstract designation
MPM-A.1.ppt
TAM-D.3.ppt

Transitions
Simple and consistent
Instantaneous

Deadlines
Presentation received for review: July 11,
2003
Presenter check in:
According to schedule listed in Information for
Computer Projection Presentations and also
published in the Preliminary Program
Check in at the Speaker Ready Room
Review the presentation
Back-up overhead transparencies recommended
Changes to computer file allowed only as time
permits!