Understanding PowerPoint

Who has never used a PowerPoint template as visual support for their presentation? However, do we really know what it is and what it is used for?

Although it may be clear to us, answering this question clearly and concisely is not so easy. Therefore, Slidesgo has decided to clarify what PowerPoint is and what it is used for so that you will never have doubts again, and everything will be crystal clear.

What is PowerPoint?

PowerPoint is a program that belongs to the Microsoft Office suite, alongside other well-known software like Word and Excel. You may have heard of or even used these programs without being completely clear about what they are and their specific functions. Let’s dive into the details!

Definition

PowerPoint is, in essence, software designed for creating and editing presentations. Using slides (don’t worry, we will discuss those shortly), you can present your content in a visually appealing manner tailored to your preferences.

The editing process is straightforward: you can either create a new presentation from scratch or modify an existing template, such as those available in Slidesgo.

With PowerPoint, there is no limit to your creativity. You can incorporate and edit images, text, music, animations, and much more. The design options are virtually endless, making it easy to be creative with your presentations. If you have any questions about what you can do in PowerPoint, at Slidesgo School, we have an entire section dedicated to PowerPoint tutorials.

To create a PowerPoint presentation, you need two main things: a subscription to the Microsoft Office suite, which allows access to all its products and the ability to integrate them into your presentations, and above all, a desire to let your imagination flourish!

Uses of PowerPoint

Now that we know what PowerPoint is, let’s explore its practical applications so you can start editing and creating your presentations effectively.

In summary, PowerPoint serves as a visual support tool. Information is usually more comprehensible when accompanied by a visual aid, whether it’s an image, a video, or a comprehensive presentation.

PowerPoint is particularly effective in two main areas: business and education, although its versatility means it can be beneficial in almost any field or subject. For instance, you can utilize PowerPoint as a visual aid when presenting a marketing plan to capture your audience’s attention or in teaching a lesson on history.

In addition to capturing the audience’s attention, PowerPoint allows you to summarize key concepts and emphasize the most important information in your presentation.

What is a Slide in PowerPoint?

Next, let’s address a fundamental question: what is a PowerPoint slide? If you’re unsure, don’t worry; we will explain it in detail.

Slides are the individual units that compose your presentation. These are the areas where you will edit and add your content. You can include a variety of elements such as text, tables, charts, graphs, images, videos, and apply animations for transitions. You can even modify the background and much more.

This concludes our overview. We hope you found this information useful and that it will assist you as you navigate editing in PowerPoint.