Using QR Codes in PowerPoint
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Looking to include additional information, contact details, or websites in your PowerPoint presentations without wasting valuable space on the slides? This article has the perfect solution for you!
Everyone knows them, and most of us have already used them — QR codes. Quick Response Codes are small images containing additional information that can be accessed through scanning. In presentations, QR codes provide your audience with valuable information and encourage action. It’s a great way to instantly capture the attention of your audience.
Enjoy the Many Possibilities of QR Codes
You can use QR codes in various creative ways. Here are some examples:
- Reference your company website
- Link to websites with further information on your presentation
- Provide links to your social media accounts
- Share specific locations
- Include your phone number or email address
- Offer additional information in text format
- Link to a download of your presentation
- Connect to specific apps relevant to you and your business
QR codes are interactive — scanning the code prompts your audience to engage directly with your presentation. For instance, a phone number QR code can display a call option, or a location QR code can open a map app.
To enjoy all that QR codes have to offer, you’ll need to create your own codes and configure them to suit your needs. Fortunately, it’s not as complicated as it sounds. PowerPoint offers a simple way to create and insert QR codes using its add-in feature. Let us introduce you to one of the best and most versatile add-ins for QR codes: QR4Office.
How to Install QR4Office as a PowerPoint Add-in
PowerPoint add-ins allow you to enhance your PowerPoint program with additional functions and personalized features. Follow this step-by-step guide to install QR4Office and insert QR codes effortlessly.
Method 1
- Open your PowerPoint presentation.
- Go to Insert > Get Add-Ins.
This will open a dialog box called Office Add-Ins. Click on the Store tab and enter QR4Office in the search box.
Click Add > Continue to complete the installation. You can now find the QR4Office add-in by going to Insert > My Add-Ins.
Method 2
Alternatively, you can visit the Office Store and enter QR4Office in the Search AppSource apps box. Click Get it now to continue with installation.
Now it’s time to open the add-in and explore its various functions.
QR4Office Design and Setting Options
The QR4Office add-in allows you to go from information to a ready-made QR code quickly and easily. You can customize the design and purpose of your code by working through the various options in the configuration window. Below are the different setting options available.
Find the Right QR Code Format
The QR4Office add-in provides you with the option to choose between 7 different code formats. These include links for websites, phone numbers, locations, emails, text messages, and other text forms (notes, quotes, appointment data, etc.). Simply select your desired format in the corresponding tab, and fill in the necessary information and links.
Customize Your QR Codes
The add-in also allows you to customize your code’s background and foreground colors to match your presentation and corporate design. You can adjust the size and error correction as well. The size adjustment option is particularly useful if you plan to print your presentation and want the code to be clear and readable. Error correction ensures that the code and its information remain accessible even if slightly damaged.
Insert the QR Code into Your Presentation
Once you have configured your QR code, simply click the Insert button. Your personal QR code will appear on the PowerPoint slide you have open. You can also right-click on the preview image to copy and paste it onto another slide. This feature allows you to save the code and reuse it in other presentations.
QR Code: A Genuine All-Rounder for Your Presentations
The possibilities for using QR codes are extensive. With one add-in, you can utilize them without the need for complicated external QR codes. Make it easier for your audience to access additional information and contact details while demonstrating your modern approach to presentations.
Using QR codes illustrates that you have thoroughly planned your content and want your audience to engage actively. It’s all straightforward with the PowerPoint add-in we’ve presented.
So, what are you waiting for? Install the QR code add-in and maximize your presentation effectiveness!