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Best resources, ideas and tools for creating, managing and delivering effective PowerPoint presentations
researched, tested and reported by Luigi Canali De Rossi
Issues Archive
MasterView Discoveries
MasterView Issue1 - Jun 14th, 2001
MasterView Issue2 - Jul 13th, 2001
MasterView Issue3 - Aug 13th, 2001
MasterView Issue4 - Sep 17th, 2001
MasterView Issue5 - Oct 15th, 2001
MasterView Issue6 - Nov 15th, 2001
MasterView Issue7 - Dec 15th, 2001
MasterView Issue8 - Jan 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue9 - Feb 22nd, 2002
MasterView Issue10 - Mar 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue11 - Apr 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue12 - Jul 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue13 - Sep 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue14 - Mar 14th, 2003
MasterView Issue15 - Apr 16th, 2003
MasterView Issue16 - May 15th, 2003
Please find below all the articles we have published under each issue:
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MasterView Issue1
June 14th, 2001
How to show your presentation on any computer
Traveling around the world:
How to make sure your presentation will run on every computer
Saving the PowerPoint file as an HTML document
How can I convert my presentation into a format viewable everywhere?
Run your presentation without PowerPoint installed
Utilizing the Microsoft PowerPoint "Pack And Go Wizard"
Exporting to Adobe Acrobat PDF File Format
How to convert a presentation so that can be played on any computer?
Using Adobe Acrobat Converter for Presentations
Keep PPT transitions intact after converting to PDF file
Using the Pseudo-Animations trick ("Disney Effect")
How to create simple animation effects that work everywhere?
Original text version
June 14th, 2001
MasterView Issue2
July 13th, 2001
Managing presentation size
Microsoft Backup
Compressing files using Winzip
Easy and automated file splitting with chainsaw
Four ways to reduce file size in PowerPoint
Yahoogroups - Online storage and collaboration
Original text version
July 13th, 2001
MasterView Issue3
August 13th, 2001
Improving the look of your presentation
How to customize PowerPoint templates?
Step-by-step guide to modify standard templates and more
Clip art - is it possible to customize clip art?
Tips and suggestions on how to customize Clip Art in unique ways
How to use an image as a background
Apply a background image captured from the Web
Where can I find presentation templates online?
Web sites where you can download free templates
Which rules should I follow to make my presentation look professional?
12 design commandments for professionally-looking presentations
Original text version
August 13th, 2001
MasterView Issue4
September 17th, 2001
Running your presentation like a pro
How can I make my presentation run by itself unattended?
Recording all of your slide show settings and timing
How to control a presentation with the keyboard?
Secret advanced keyboard commands
Which is the way to create optional invisible slides?
Discover the PowerPoint "hidden slide" functionality
How to link my presentation slides to other presentations or files?
Link any web page, word document or other application file to your presentation
How can I mix portrait and landscape slide layouts?
How to link presentations with different layouts (vertical and horizontal)
How to create memorable opening and closing slides?
Learn from films and theatre how to open and close your presentations in a memorable way
Original text version
September 17th, 2001
MasterView Issue5
October 15th, 2001
Sharing your presentation with colleagues for review and feedback
How can I keep track of the changes I make in PowerPoint?
Presentation sharing for review and feedback
How to remotely show a presentation to colleagues in their office?
Take advantage of "Online Broadcasting"
How can I print handouts useful for review by others?
Print options for handouts and print materials
How to prevent colleagues from modifying or copying my presentation?
Make it difficult for other to copy your show
Can I email just a slide for review and not the whole presentation?
Send one slide only in the body of an email
How can I e-mail my presentation if the file is too big?
Use online collaboration and exchange services
Original text version
October 15th, 2001
MasterView Issue6
November 15th, 2001
Information Design for Presentations - Part I
What is Information Design?
Learn what Information Design really is and why it is useful when creating charts and diagrams
How to create effective tables
Learn five basic principles that can help you design more effective and readable tables
Chart types - How to select appropriate chart types
Understand the meaning and purpose of the most common chart types
How to animate a chart
Use the "Custom animation" feature to enhance the visual aspect of how you will display your charts
Is it better to use 2-D or 3-D statistical graphs?
Learn the effectiveness and appropriateness of 2-D and 3-D charts
How to keep data in statistics always updated
Discover the "Paste Special" option to keep your statistical charts linked to their original data
Original text version
November 15th, 2001
MasterView Issue7
December 15th, 2001
Information Design for Presentations - Part II
What is the data-ink ratio?
Learn one of the basic principles of Information Design
How can I improve chart readability?
See how to integrate legends into your statistical graphs
How can I customize my 3-D charts?
Discover how to move, format and position 3-D graphs
How can I save the format of a chart?
Learn how to save a custom chart template and reuse it
Is it possible to add images to a chart?
Step-by-step guide on how to add images to charts
Additional tips
Tips on the TAB key and chart color scheme
Original text version
December 15th, 2001
MasterView Issue8
January 15th, 2002
Design and Readability
What are "Serif" and "Sans-serif" fonts?
Learn what differences there are between these two classes of typefaces
Why should I use the shadow effect in my text?
See how to properly use the shadow effect to improve readability
How can I customize bullets?
Discover how to take control of the bullet symbols
How can I replace or modify fonts
Step-by-step guide on how to change fonts in a presentation
How can I improve readability?
Tips to improve text readability and effectiveness
What colors should I use?
The effective use of colors in presentations
Original text version
January 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue9
February 22nd, 2002
Reviews of Best Powerpoint Presentation Resources Online
Ellen Finkelstein's Web Site
R D P
PowerPoint Answers
Awesome PowerPoint Backgrounds
Indezine
Microsoft PowerPoint Newsgroup
Original text version
February 22nd, 2002
MasterView Issue10
March 15th, 2002
The [Ctrl] key from A to Z
PowerPoint Shortcuts
The secrets of the [Shift] key
PowerPoint Secrets of the Shift Key
Drawing tools tricks
Two tricks about drawing tools
How to type on top of the pictures
Character Map
PowerPoint Viewer
Original text version
March 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue11
April 15th, 2002
How to Use Hyperlinks in PowerPoint Presentations
How to create links: "Hyperlinks" vs. "Action Settings"
Differences between hyperlinking the text and hyperliking the text box
How to change the default color for hyperlinked text
How to hyperlink part of your text without having it change color and format
Differences between text boxes and AutoShapes (e.g. rectangles, squares, etc.)
Reminders of previous articles of MasterView on the use of "invisible" rectangles
How to create hidden hyperlinks in a PowerPoint presentation
Problems and questions from the readers
How to remove the animation effect that was hidden into the Microsoft template called "Ribbon.pot"
How to go back to a normal presentation without any template at all
Original text version
February 22nd, 2002
MasterView Issue12
July 15th, 2002
Ten good reasons to upgrade to PowerPoint 2002 (XP)
Legibility: rules to determine best font size
How to modify a PowerPoint .PPS file
Problems and questions from the readers
Burn a CD that can be played on a continuous loop by a DVD player out to several TV monitors
Keep chosen slides visible on the laptop to the speaker but not visible to the audience who is viewing the screen
mpeg 16 - CreateMPEG32 TASK_CMD is not successful
A trick for reducing file size
Original text version
July 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue13
September 15th, 2002
Advanced options in PowerPoint
AutoCorrect
Black And White Preview: what is it for?
Handout master, notes pages and handout...
Header and footer
What is saved in a template?
Talk live and deliver online presentations on the Web
Choosing the right portable projector for your needs
How to make multiple (repeated) connector without going to AutoShapes menu again and again?
Original text version
September 15th, 2002
MasterView Issue14
March 14th, 2003
How To Find Out The Size Of A PowerPoint Presentation
How To Quickly Reduce The Size Of A PowerPoint Presentation That Contains Many Uncompressed Images
How To Achieve A Seamless Transition Between Two Different PowerPoint Slide Shows
How To Create A New Master Slide And Apply It To Your Existing PowerPoint Presentation
SOHO Live Presentation and Web Conferencing Technology: Voxwire Global Meeting Rooms
How To Prepare Students For E-Learning Courses
Blended Learning Models in Practice Blended Learning Models
Ask Masterview: Answers To Your Questions
How to Add Security To PowerPoint Presentations Published/Posted On The Web
Erratic Pointer In PowerPoint Presentations
How To Save A PowerPoint Presentation For Publishing On Your Intranet
How To Avoid A Black Border Around PowerPoint Presentations And How To Display PPT Presentations In Full-Screen Mode in Internet Explorer
Robin Good's Official Guide to:
SOHO Web Conferencing and Live Presentation Tools
Original text version
March 14th, 2003
MasterView Issue15
April 16th, 2003
New Features Of Upcoming Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
Broadcast Live Presentations From Real Conferences
How To Select Perfectly Matching Color Combinations
Publish Audio-Enabled PowerPoint Presentations Online With Full Animations and Transitions
Three Great Tools To Complement Your PowerPoint Work
Do you want to deliver live presentations on the Internet?
Ask Masterview: Answers To Your Questions
How to link two presentations one looping and the other not?
Can't Access PowerPoint ClipArt On Windows XP
How To Send A PowerPoint Presentation To People Who Do Not Have PowerPoint Installed
How To Create A Blank PowerPoint Presentation Template Or How To Turn Off Any Template Applied To A Presentation
How To Invisibly Link PowerPoint Slides And Presentations
Original text version
April 16th, 2003
MasterView Issue16
May 15th, 2003
Are Web Conferencing And Live Presentation Tools Ready For Prime-Time?
How To Create An Effective Information Graphic
Showcase And Demonstrate Software Tools Online
11 Steps To Presentations - Part 1 of 4
Multi-Image Comes To PowerPoint - Manage Multiple Monitors And Multiple PowerPoint Presentations Simultaneously
How To Manage Your Organization PowerPoint Presentation Resources In A Distributed And Effective Way
Present, Explain and Guide Through A Virtual, Talking Animated Character
Ask Masterview: Answers To Your Questions
How To Switch From PowerPoint To The Windows Desktop At The Touch Of A Key
PowerPoint Problems When Using A Link To A MS Word File
How To Make Documents Linked Inside A PowerPoint Presentation Open Up In A Foreground Active Window
Original text version
May 15th, 2003
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