PowerPoint is the most commonly used software for creating presentations. It is a powerful tool in the hands of those who have good command of it. It is important to explore all its features and master your skills.
Below you will find useful guides on how to use PowerPoint as well as ideas on further use of it.
PowerPoint for Windows Training: an extensive guide that will help with the basics, as well as with more advanced features, such as design, animations, pictures, videos, etc.
PowerPoint help & learning: everything you need to know about the program. Type in your question and get help.
Getting Started with PowerPoint: a YouTube playlist with help videos.
Google Slides |
Prezi |
Canva |
Microsoft Sway |
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 Google Slides is a web-based presentation program that allows you to create presentations online and collaborate with others in real-time |
 Prezi is an online platform for creating interactive visual presentations. |
 Canva is a graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content. |
 Microsoft Sway is a new presentation program that allows you to create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more. |
Help guidesGoogle Slides training and help: learn the basics on Slides and find information on how to perform various tasks. Slides Help Center: a guide on creating, editing and customizing slides. Video Tutorial: Complete Beginner's Guide to Google Slides |
Help guidesGet started: a series of guides on how to start, configure and navigate presentations |
Help GuidesPresenting with Canva: short help videos on how to work on presentations |
Help GuidesGetting started with Sway: an overview on how to create and preview your first Sway, how to add and embed content, and how to share your finished creation with others. Sway Quick Start: a tutorial on creating a new presentation, adding content to it and designing and sharing it. Sway help & learning: full support and help pages Help videos: a YouTube playlist with tips and help videos |
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PowerPoint |
Google Slides |
Prezi |
Canva |
Sway |
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Template options |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Graphic Assets Library |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Videos and GIFs |
Upload Embed |
Upload Embed |
Upload Embed |
Upload |
Upload Embed |
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Audio |
Upload Record |
Upload Add-ons |
Record |
Music |
Upload |
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Embed Third-Party Content |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Animations |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Desktop or Cloud |
Desktop |
Cloud |
Cloud |
Cloud |
Cloud |
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Available to Create on Multiple Devices |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
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Collaboration Possibilities |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Share to Social Media |
No |
Yes via link |
Yes Linkedin, |
Yes Twitter |
Yes Facebook |
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Offline Viewing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Privacy and Password Protection |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Source:
Velarde, Orana. “15 Best Presentation Software for 2021 (Full Comparison Guide).” visme.co, 30 November 2020, https://visme.co/blog/best-presentation-software/. Accessed 27 July 2021.