3.1.5: PowerPoint Terminology
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| 3D model | digital representation of a three-dimensional object that can be inserted into a presentation and manipulated to show different views and perspectives |
| aesthetics | study of how things look and how we perceive and respond to them; the overall look and feel of something |
| Animation Pane | the pane that displays additional options that can be applied to animations |
| Animations | a visual or sound effect added to an object or text on a slide |
| aspect ratio | relationship of a slide’s width to its height |
| Audio | sound files that can be recorded and embedded into a presentation |
| Background image | an image that can be added to the background of a PowerPoint slide and will be automatically resized to fill the entire slide |
| Clustered column | a type of chart that displays more than one data series in clustered vertical columns; commonly used for direct comparison of multiple series, but they become visually complex quickly |
| coherency | smooth and logical flow of the slideshow or slide deck within a presentation |
| Color Variant | a variation on the presentation theme style or color |
| consistency | quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of something always appearing or occurring in a similar way |
| Contiguous | slides that are adjacent to each other in a presentation |
| contrast | use of different elements, such as colors, fonts, or design elements, to draw attention and create visual interest |
| crop | a tool used to remove portions of an image that is inserted onto a slide |
| Crop to shape | a command that removes unwanted or unnecessary areas of a picture and forms it into a specified shape |
| Designer | a feature that adds variety and interest to slides |
| diagram | graphical representation of information or data; diagrams can be used to visually communicate complex information, ideas, or concepts in a simple and intuitive way |
| ecosystem | brand of software that an organization primarily uses, particularly across programs |
| Effect options | additional enhancements such as sound and timing that can be applied to an animation |
| Embedding | the integration of links, images, videos, gifs, and other content from a variety of digital sources into a presentation |
| equation | 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 |
| Eyedropper | a tool that captures the exact color from an object on your screen and then applies it to any shape, picture, or text |
| Fit | a function of the crop command that allows you to resize the picture so that the entire picture displays inside the picture area, while maintaining the original aspect ratio |
| hook | a strong opening statement to engage the audience in the content of a presentation |
| icon | 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 |
| Keep source formatting | maintains formatting options from the source file |
| Layout | the arrangement of elements in a PowerPoint slide such as title and subtitle, lists, pictures, shapes, charts, tables, and media |
| Lock aspect ratio | a graphic option in which the ratio between height and width remains constant but the height and width can increase or decrease |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | a presentation program used to create business, educational, or informal presentations |
| Noncontiguous | slides that are not adjacent to each other in a presentation |
| Normal view | the primary editing view in PowerPoint where you write and design your presentations |
| Notes pages | a printout that contains the slide image on the top half of the page and notes that you have entered on the notes pane in the lower half of the page |
| Online pictures | allows you to find and insert online pictures into your presentation from a variety of sources |
| Outline view | a PowerPoint view that displays the presentation outline to the left of the slide pane |
| Placeholder | a box on a slide with a dotted border that holds the title, body text, or other content such as charts, tables, and media |
| PowerPoint template | predesigned set of slides and slide elements that can be used as a starting point for creating a presentation |
| Presentation | the process of communicating a topic to an audience, typically a demonstration, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, or build goodwill or to present a new idea or product |
| Presentation software | computer software used to display information in the form of a slide show, published to the web or recorded to watch as a video |
| Print options | although presentations are not typically printed, this will allow efficient options for when printing is necessary |
| Print preview | provides a preview of what the presentation will look like when printed |
| proximity | distance between the audience and the subject matter being presented in a slide |
| QuickStyles | styles listed in the styles list that can be accessed at any time; can be predefined or created |
| Reading view | a view in PowerPoint that displays a presentation in a manner similar to a slide show but in which the taskbar, title bar, and status bar remain available in the presentation window |
| Remove background | automatically removes unwanted portions of a picture, makers can be used to indicate areas to keep or remove from the picture |
| repetition | use of similar or identical elements, such as colors, fonts, or design elements, across multiple slides in a presentation |
| Reuse slides | allows you to take slides from an existing presentation and insert them into a new presentation without the need to open the old presentation; also allows you to keep the original formatting or apply the formatting used in your new presentation |
| rule of thirds | 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 |
| Screen clipping | a type of screenshot that allows you to take a quick snapshot of part of the screen and add it into a presentation |
| Screenshot | a picture of one’s computer screen that can be inserted into a presentation |
| seven-seven rule | 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 |
| Shape styles | applies preset colors and effects to quickly enhance the appearance of your shape or text box |
| Slide decks | a collective group of slides in a presentation |
| Slide Master | template of the slide that shows each part of the slide |
| Slide sorter | displays a miniature version of each slide |
| Slides | a presentation page that can contain text, pictures, tables, charts, and other multimedia or graphic objects |
| Slideshow | occupies the full computer screen exactly the way your presentation will look on a big screen when your audience sees it |
| Smart guides | dashed lines that display on your slide when you are moving an object to assist you with alignment |
| SmartArt | a visual representation of information that you create by choosing from among various layouts to communicate your message or ideas effectively |
| speaker’s notes | notes added by the presenter to the slides that are not intended for display to the audience; intended to help presenters recall important points during their presentation |
| special character | 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 |
| Status bar | located at the bottom of the PowerPoint window and shows messages and information about the view, such as the slide number and the current theme template used |
| stock image | generic image created or licensed by a stock photography company, often used in professional publications; may be copyrighted or only available through paid services |
| storyboard | visual plan that separates topics out into different scenes or sections |
| table | structure for organizing and presenting data in a grid format |
| Template gallery | thousands of pre-made templates available in Google Slides |
| Templates | pre-made Google Slides presentations that can be used as-is, or modified to fit your needs |
| Theme styles | a coordinated group of theme attributes that can be applied to shape styles |
| Themes | a set of unified design elements that provides a coordinated look for your presentation by applying colors, fonts, and effects |
| Timing | the way and order in which transitions and animations can be programmed to appear or occur on the screen |
| title slide | 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 |
| Transitions | motion effects that occur in slide show view when you move from one slide to another during a presentation |
| transparency | the degree of light that is allowed to pass through an image |
| Trim | refers to taking off either part of the beginning or end of a media clip |
| URL | stands for Uniform Resource Locator, also common only know as a web address |
| variants | design elements such as colors, fonts, and backgrounds that you can change in a theme |
| visual hierarchy | 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 |
| white space | unoccupied areas of a slide that are not filled with text or other content |
| WordArt | a gallery of text styles with which you can create decorative effects, such as shadowed or mirrored |
Attributions
Intro to Microsoft (opens in new window)Office(opens in new window) by Abby Rusu & Maricopa Millions, CC BY 4.0.
Workplace Software and Skills(opens in new window) (OpenStax), CC BY 4.0.