Chap 1: Explore Microsoft PowerPoint 2013

Working in the PowerPoint 2013 user interface

As with all Office 2013 programs, the most common way to start PowerPoint is from the Start screen (Windows 8) or the Start menu (Windows 7) displayed when you click at the left end of the Windows Taskbar. When you start PowerPoint without opening a specific presen­tation, a program starting screen appears. From this screen, you can create a new presenta­tion or open an existing one. Either way, the presentation is displayed in a program window that contains all the tools you need to add content and format slides to meet your needs.

The program window contains the following elements:

• Title bar This bar across the top of the program window displays the name of the active presentation and provides tools for managing the program and the program window.

• Ribbon Below the title bar, all the commands for working with a PowerPoint presen­tation are gathered together in this central location so that you can work efficiently with the program.

• Status bar cross the bottom of the program window, this bar displays information about the current presentation and provides access to certain program functions.