Getting started with PowerPoint

What is Microsoft PowerPoint?

Microsoft PowerPoint is a presentation program and one that most are probably already familiar with to some extent. Microsoft PowerPoint is ideal for creating concise and engaging presentations of content which can be shared in workshops and tutorials. The PowerPoint presentations can be saved a PDF file and uploaded alongside the workshop and tutorial recordings for students to review as required. PowerPoint presentations are also compatible with the H5P Course Presentations which enables you to transform your presentation into an active learning experience for students to engage in asynchronously as part of the self-access component of their unit. More information about how to transform a PowerPoint presentation into a H5P Course Presentation is available here: Creating a H5P Course Presentation with PowerPoint slides.

Microsoft PowerPoint is part of the Microsoft Office 365 package and is available to all staff at Southern Cross University. 

How to download Microsoft PowerPoint

If you don't already have PowerPoint installed on your laptop you can download it through the Software Centre. A complete guide on how to download Microsoft Office 365 is available here: How to download Microsoft Office 

How to update your PowerPoint

PowerPoint is continuously adding improvements to the program, and for that reason, it is important to ensure that your PowerPoint is updated.

Follow the simple steps below to check if your PowerPoint is up to date:

1. Open the PowerPoint desktop application

2. Click on File in the top left corner 

3. Then, Click on Account in the bottom left corner

4. Click on Update Options under Office Updates on the right side

5. Then, click on Update Now

6. The program will then tell you if there are any new updates available or whether your version of PowerPoint is up to date