Lesson 5.1: Creating a Presentation (Template & Blank)
Creating a presentation means preparing a visual document using slides to communicate ideas clearly. You can start from scratch (blank presentation) or use a pre-designed template.
🖼️ Starting a New Presentation
In Microsoft PowerPoint:
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Open PowerPoint.
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Choose “Blank Presentation” or select a template.
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Click “Create”.
In Google Slides:
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Go to slides.google.com.
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Click Blank or choose a template.
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A new presentation opens in your browser.
🧩 Blank vs Template:
| Option | Use Case |
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| Blank | When you want full design control. |
| Template | For quick, professional results. |
Templates include pre-designed fonts, colors, and layouts.
🧱 Basic Parts of a Slide:
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Title Area – Where you write the main topic or heading.
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Content Area – Add text, images, charts, etc.
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Design Theme – Controls the background, colors, and fonts.
📝 Practice Task:
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Open PowerPoint or Google Slides.
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Create two presentations:
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One using a blank slide
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One using a template
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Add a title to the first slide:
"My First Presentation"
✅ Tip: Start with templates if you’re new—they save time and give a professional look.
