What is Microsoft PowerPoint?

It is a program designed in creating presentations.

It is debated to be beneficial for it is widely among
different industries especially in both business and
academics.
And it is the most effective tool in lectures and
seminars.
It uses graphical approaches to presentations in the
form of slide shows that accompany the oral delivery
of the topic.
By this program, it allows user to choose the type of
layout content in creating presentations.
 Its History
It is originally designed by the Macintosh and its first
release is called PRESENTER.
This developed by Dennis Austin and Thomas Rudkin of
Forethought, Inc.
In 1987, it is renamed into PowerPoint due to the problem
of trademarks.
In August 1987,Forethought, Inc. Was bought by the
Microsoft and it became MS Graphics Business Unit which
continued to developed the software further.
And the program was officially launched on May 22,1990
the same day that Microsoft released MS Windows 3.0
 What are its elements?
The basic design
New slides and contents
Layouts
Design templates
Animation
Slide transitions
 Parts of Ms PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Button
Quick Access Toolbar
The Ribbon
 Versions
Versions for Microsoft Windows
1990 PowerPoint 2.0
1992 PowerPoint 3.0
1993 PowerPoint 4.0
1995 PowerPoint
1997 PowerPoint 97
1999 PowerPoint 2000
2001 PowerPoint 2002
2003 PowerPoint 2003
2007 PowerPoint 2007
2010 PowerPoint
2013 PowerPoint
2016 PowerPoint
 Whats new in MS PowerPoint
2016
Transitions and Animations
The ribbon and
others are can be seen in this video.
Benefits of PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint program, which is bundled with
any MS Office suite, has emerged as one of the
dynamic presentation tools. Today, PowerPoint in
many forms, styles and custom layouts are used by
working professionals, academics, students, medical
practitioners, politicos, and other to showcase
material, information and data.
 Flexibility and Customization
---The introduction of newer tools and custom templates and
the ability to used in many platforms makes PowerPoint a
flexible and highly customizable tool.
Summarize Detailed Report
--- PowerPoint presentations capture the essence and
summarized key points of highly detailed reports, surveys
and studies on any subject or domain.
Educational Value
---PowerPoint presentations are used by professors and
teachers to add value to their lectures and notes. Students
use PowerPoint slides and presentations to enrich their
assignments, projects and other coursework submissions.
 Sales Presentations
---Sales professionals regularly use compelling
PowerPoint presentations comprising of data and
informative content to inform, educate enthuse
different user audiences about products and services.
Effective Visual Tool
---the visual imagery made possible by juggling
various PowerPoint combinations, design templates
and other tools is used by speakers to add value to
speeches and presentations and engage audiences via
projector screens during conferences, seminars and
symposiums.
Disadvantages of PowerPoint
Preparation
---The disadvantages that might be encountered when
preparing a PowerPoint presentation include the lack of
necessary skills needed and a sense of overwhelming
freedom. Occasionally, individual allow for too much
creative output, which distracts from the main focus of the
presentations.
Presentation
---The system requirements involved computer, projector,
screen, and electricity. It will be necessary to dim the lights
in the room to allow for proper viewing. The success of the
entire presentations depends entirely on the proper
functioning of technology.
 Storage
---After the presentation, the PowerPoint slides can be
easily distributed to the necessary people for future
references. Unlike paper works, a PowerPoint can be
easily stored on the computer and cannot be easily lost
or misplaced. However, the disadvantage is that the
electronic file may be lost as a result of computer virus
or accidental detection.
Tips in Creating Presentation
Familiarize the usages of the program
Allow yourself to operate rather than letting others do
it for yourself.
In making presentations, choose slide designs that will
make your viewers be interested on your topic.