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Powerpoint:: Avoiding Death by Bullet Point
Powerpoint:: Avoiding Death by Bullet Point
Adam Warren
a.j.warren@soton.ac.uk
02380 594486
• deep hierarchy
– slide headings
simplisic
• bullet points thinking
• Provide structure
• Emphasise key points
• Show visual information
• Integrate multimedia
• Look professional
• Assist delivery
• Create handouts
How many slides?
• Reduces contrast
• Reduces glare
• Gradients look good
White on blue
• Classic choice
• Minimal glare
• Yellow text also good
Be consistent
• Backgrounds
• Fonts
• Colours
• Transitions
• Less is More
Use strong images