Lesson 5.3: Slide Manipulation and Objects
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to manage your slides (reorder, delete, duplicate) and insert different types of objects like images, shapes, and charts to make your presentation more engaging.
🔁 Slide Manipulation
| Task | How to Do It |
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| Move a Slide | Drag the slide thumbnail up/down in the left panel. |
| Duplicate Slide | Right-click on a slide > Duplicate Slide. |
| Delete Slide | Right-click > Delete Slide or press Delete key. |
🖼️ Inserting Objects into Slides
🖼️ 1. Images
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Go to Insert > Picture (PowerPoint) or Insert > Image (Google Slides).
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Choose from your computer or online.
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Resize and move the image as needed.
🟦 2. Shapes
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Click Insert > Shapes.
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Select from rectangles, circles, arrows, etc.
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Drag to draw the shape.
📊 3. Charts (Graphs)
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Use Insert > Chart to add bar, pie, line, etc.
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PowerPoint will open Excel for chart data entry.
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Google Slides uses Google Sheets.
🧩 4. Icons or SmartArt (PowerPoint Only)
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Use Insert > Icons or SmartArt for professional visuals.
📝 Practice Task:
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Insert an image into any slide.
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Add a shape and type text inside it.
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Try inserting a simple chart.
✅ Tip: Keep the design clean. Avoid adding too many objects to one slide.
