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6.8: Chapter Review - Key Terms
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Key Terms
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3D model
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digital representation of a three-dimensional object that can be inserted into a presentation and manipulated to show different views and perspectives
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aesthetics
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study of how things look and how we perceive and respond to them; the overall look and feel of something
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aspect ratio
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relationship of a slide’s width to its height
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coherency
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smooth and logical flow of the slideshow or slide deck within a presentation
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consistency
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quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of something always appearing or occurring in a similar way
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contrast
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use of different elements, such as colors, fonts, or design elements, to draw attention and create visual interest
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diagram
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graphical representation of information or data; diagrams can be used to visually communicate complex information, ideas, or concepts in a simple and intuitive way
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ecosystem
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brand of software that an organization primarily uses, particularly across programs
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equation
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mathematical statement that shows the relationship between two or more quantities; equations are used to describe a wide range of physical, biological, and economic phenomena, and are central to many areas of science and engineering
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icon
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small graphic symbol that represents a specific function, feature, or tool; icons are used in PowerPoint to provide visual cues and to make it easier to navigate the software
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PowerPoint template
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predesigned set of slides and slide elements that can be used as a starting point for creating a presentation
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presentation
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spoken or visual information delivered to an audience
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proximity
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distance between the audience and the subject matter being presented in a slide
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repetition
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use of similar or identical elements, such as colors, fonts, or design elements, across multiple slides in a presentation
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rule of thirds
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basic principle of photography and design that suggests that an image can be divided into nine equal parts by two equally spaced horizontal lines and two equally spaced vertical lines; the theory is that if you place the important elements of the image along these lines, or at the intersections of them, your photo or design will be more balanced and will have more visual interest
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seven-seven rule
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guideline for creating content for slides so that each slide in a presentation should contain no more than seven lines of text and that each line of text should have no more than seven words
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Slide Master
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template of the slide that shows each part of the slide
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special character
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character or symbol that is not typically found on a keyboard but can be inserted into a Slides presentation to add visual interest or convey specific meaning
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stock image
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generic image created or licensed by a stock photography company, often used in professional publications; may be copyrighted or only available through paid services
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storyboard
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visual plan that separates topics out into different scenes or sections
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table
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structure for organizing and presenting data in a grid format
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title slide
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usually the first slide in presentation that includes the title of the slide as well as a subtitle such as your name or the date of the presentation
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variants
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design elements such as colors, fonts, and backgrounds that you can change in a theme
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visual hierarchy
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arrangement of elements in a design according to their level of importance or emphasis; the purpose of visual hierarchy is to guide the viewer’s eye to the most important elements first, and then to less important information
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white space
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unoccupied areas of a slide that are not filled with text or other content