Hello, PowerPoint

PowerPoint is part of the same Microsoft Office 2010 suite as Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. Each program has a purpose: Excel makes spreadsheets, Word edits documents, and PowerPoint makes slide shows. PowerPoint is just as rich as Word or Excel with many advanced options for pictures, videos, sounds, and animation. The tools are fun, effective and very creative.

 

PowerPoint is used by everyone who wants to speak to an audience.  A good show can make people look, listen, and learn.  Show them why your product or your method is better. That's what PowerPoint is supposed to do: tell the story.

Please Start Microsoft PowerPoint

What do you see at the top of the screen?

Is there a Title Bar that says Microsoft PowerPoint? Yes.

 

Is there a Home Ribbon with the Clipboard, Font and Paragraph Groups? Yes.

 

If your screen looks similar to the example on this page, then you are ready to get started.