Create a Presentation & Master Slides (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE ICT): Revision Note

Create a Presentation

How do you create a presentation?

• In the exam, content for the presentation is provided in a rich text format (.rtf)

• The content can be imported using the 'new slide' button on the home tab and selecting 'Slides from Outline'

Using a Master Slide

What is a master slide?

• A master slide allows you to control the design and layout of an entire presentation from one place

• A master slide controls:

  • Colours

  • Fonts

  • Headers & footers

  • Positioning of objects

Auto slide numbering

• Select the master slide

• Insert a text box

• From the 'insert' tab, select 'Slide Number'

• Close the master slide

Adding objects

• Select the master slide

• From the 'insert' tab, choose an object

• Position on the slide

• Close the master slide

Formatting a master slide

• Select the master slide

• Make desired changes (font & paragraph)

• Close master slide