Lesson 5: PowerPoint 2000
Opening PowerPoint and Parts of the Screen
Let’s look at the parts of the Microsoft PowerPoint screen (see Microsoft Office 2000 for Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide pp. 202 - 203 or click on the link below):
Diagram of the Microsoft PowerPoint Screen
To open PowerPoint 2000:
- Click on Start - Programs - Microsoft PowerPoint
Parts of the PowerPoint screen:
- Title bar - displays the document name
- Menu bar - click on a menu option to see a list of commands
- Standard toolbar - frequently used menu options
- Formatting toolbar - displays formatting commands
- Placeholder - click or double-click to add an element to a slide
- Outline view button - displays document in outline form
- Slide view button - displays slides one at a time
- Slide Sorter view button - displays all slides in a single screen
- Slide show button - displays slide show
- Drawing toolbar - displays drawing tools
- Status bar - shows the current page number and position of the insertion point in the document
- Office Assistant - quick help when you need it
Take a few minutes now to become familiar with these features and locate them on Microsoft PowerPoint as it is displayed on your screen.
When you have finished reviewing these features, go on to the next page.
