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How to Access PowerPoint

All current Ivy Tech students have access to Microsoft Office 365, which includes the PowerPoint software application. Microsoft Office 365 is installed on all campus computers.

All current Ivy Tech students may download and install Microsoft Office 365 on their personal devices (Windows or Mac) at no charge.

Microsoft Office 365 is available at https://www.office.com.

Click here for step-by-step instructions to install Microsoft Office 365 on a Windows computer.

Click here for step-by-step instructions to install Microsoft Office 365 on a Mac computer.

PowerPoint Ebooks

Microsoft PowerPoint Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques
Want to become a PowerPoint Pro? Written by a PowerPoint expert, this book helps you create visually appealing PowerPoint presentations using advanced tools, features, and expert techniques for better impact.

PowerPoint for Dummies, Office 2021 Edition
This eBook will help you up your PowerPoint game and make your next presentation one to remember. But where do you start? Don't worry if you're completely new to PowerPoint. This resource will quickly get you up to speed on the basics of this world-famous presentation software. You'll learn to create a new presentation from scratch, leverage free templates to accelerate the making of your next slide deck, and even import data from other applications. Organized for easy and fast reference, this practical guide walks you through the strategies and techniques you'll need to keep your presentation audiences engaged from the first slide to the very last.
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Microsoft 365
This eBook offers image- and screenshot-rich tutorials alongside step-by-step instructions so you can see what you need to do to make the most of Microsoft 365 and its applications, including PowerPoint

PowerPoint Video Instruction

Creating Smart Presentations with PowerPoint 2016
In this video course, PowerPoint expert Guy Vaccaro explains and demonstrates everything you need to know to create PowerPoint presentations that are great looking, entertaining, and smart. He starts with the basics and moves you through the processes, tips, and tricks that can transform any beginner into a confident pro.
Microsoft PowerPoint 2019
This video-led course is designed for students who are either new to, or have some experience with using, Microsoft PowerPoint, features the 2019 version of the software, and sets out to help you become an advanced PowerPoint user. If you are looking to add a competitive edge to your presentations and create PowerPoint slides that truly impress, then this is the course for you.

PowerPoint Tutorials

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Tutorials
Quick PowerPoint tutorials from the Microsoft 365 Support webpage

PowerPoint Help & Learning
Searchable knowledge base for all things PowerPoint from the Microsoft Office 365 Support webpage

Canva

More visually focused than PowerPoint. Canva’s free presentation software gives you access to hundreds of beautifully designed layouts to create presentations on any topic.

Canva Tutorials
Canva's tutorials have all the tools you need to kick-start your presentation project.

Google Slides

Google Slides has hundreds of themes, fonts, embedded video, animations, and more. All for free. Also works with PowerPoint!

Google Slides in Pictures
With help from this illustrated eBook, you'll learn how to use Google Slides to create and customize a presentation, work with animation, prepare live presentations, and much more.