Prepare for an Electronic Presentation

Topic at a glance

You are preparing to give an important presentation electronically, using a computer instead of a slide projector. You also have several possibilities to plan for. You may need to display detailed data from Microsoft Excel. Your audience may have a reputation for asking tough questions. And, you might have the option of using a multimedia computer, so you want to add some multimedia dazzle, just in case. You can easily handle these contingencies when you use PowerPoint to prepare an electronic presentation.

There are several advantages to giving an electronic presentation:

• You can make changes right up to the last minute.

• Slide transitions and animations provide more control over pacing.

• Text and graphic animations capture attention and help illustrate your point to the audience.

• You can use multimedia effects such as sound and video to best advantage.