PowerPoint 2019 (Windows): Inserting & Manipulating Text


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Overview/Description

PowerPoint 2019 presentations contain two key elements: graphics and text. Discover how to manipulate text and images like a pro in this 10-video course. Key concepts covered in this course include how to insert text into your presentation by creating and formatting text boxes to position your text; how to insert special characters from the symbols library by using the symbols menu on your tool ribbon; and how to insert icons by using the tool ribbon. Begin by learning about keyboard shortcuts to make quick changes; how to adjust the language settings to select your spellcheck options; and how to adjust the AutoCorrect options to catch typing and spelling errors as they happen. Next, you will learn how to use the Find tool if looking for a particular word or section in your presentation; you can use the Find function to scan through different matches throughout your presentation one by one. Finally, learn how to use the Replace tool to replace instances of a word or phrase.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.7

Lesson Objectives

PowerPoint 2019 (Windows): Inserting & Manipulating Text

  • insert text in your presentation
  • insert special characters in your presentation
  • insert icons in your presentation
  • undo and redo your actions in your presentation
  • configure the Spell Check function
  • use the Spell Check function
  • adjust the AutoCorrect options
  • use the Find tool in your presentation
  • use the Replace tool in your presentation
  • use Smart Lookup in your presentation
  • Course Number:
    ds_mspp2019_04_enus

    Expertise Level
    Beginner