To convert Google Slides to PowerPoint, follow these steps:
- Go to the file and select "Download".
- Choose "Microsoft PowerPoint (pptx)" as the file format.
- Open the downloaded file with PowerPoint.
Equivalent of PowerPoint in Google Suite
The equivalent of PowerPoint in Google Suite is Presentations. Presentations is part of the Google Drive office suite and is known for its versatility and flexibility.
Incorporating shapes in Google Docs
To incorporate shapes in your Google Docs, follow these steps:
- Create a drawing using Google Docs.
- Open a document on your computer.
- Click on "Insert" at the top left.
- Click on "Drawing".
- Use the editing tools to insert shapes, lines, or text.
Importing a PowerPoint presentation
To import a presentation in PowerPoint, follow these steps:
- In the Slides section of the Home tab, click on the arrow next to "New Slide".
- Click on "Insert slides from another presentation".
- Choose the presentation you want to insert slides from.
- Click on "Insert all slides".
- Click on "Insert".
Transferring a Google presentation to a USB drive
To copy a Google presentation to a USB drive, follow these steps:
- Open the Home screen of Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations, or Forms on your computer.
- Open the document, spreadsheet, or presentation you want to transfer.
- Click on "File" at the top.
- Select "Download".
- Choose the file type and download it to your computer.
Saving a Google presentation
To save a Google presentation, follow these steps:
- Open your Google Slides presentation.
- Click on the slide that contains the image.
- Right-click on the image.
- Select "Save to Keep" from the menu at the bottom.
Alternative to PowerPoint
Some alternatives to PowerPoint include:
- Prezi
- The Haiku Deck
- PowerPoint Slides
- Sway
- PowToon
Choosing a PowerPoint program
Some PowerPoint programs you can use include:
- Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows and macOS
- LibreOffice for Windows and macOS
- Apple Keynote for macOS
- Other free PowerPoint programs
Software for creating slides
Some programs for creating slides include:
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- PowerPoint Slides
- Keynote
- Slidebean
- SlideDog
Finding shapes in Google Docs
To find shapes in Google Docs and create a shape, follow these steps:
- Open a document.
- Click on "Insert" at the top.
- Choose "Drawing".
- Click on "New".
- Click on the "Shapes" tool at the top.
Using the pencil in Google Docs
To use the pencil in Google Docs for freehand writing, follow these steps:
- Look for the pencil icon.
- Move the mouse or trackpad over the designated area.
- Trace the characters by holding down the mouse or trackpad.
Importing a PDF into PowerPoint
To import a PDF into PowerPoint, follow these steps:
- Use Acrobat DC to open a PDF document.
- Click on the "Export PDF" tool in the right panel.
- Choose the "Microsoft PowerPoint" export format.
- Select "Export".
- Save the file as a new file.
Saving a Google presentation as a PDF
To save a Google presentation as a PDF, follow these steps:
- Open the presentation.
- Click on the three vertical dots at the top right.
- Click on "Share & export".
- Click on "Save as PDF".
Creating innovative presentations
To create innovative presentations, consider the following tips:
- Don’t get excited by the cover.
- Rethink your images.
- Use icons.
- Convert numbers into charts.
- Let quotes speak.
- Use images to emphasize key concepts.
- Visual associations simplify.