The first rule of flow charts is that they should be intelligible. In a presentation, you do have a chance to explain what’s going on, but a good PowerPoint series makes sense on its own.

This slide is not unusual, but it is not a visual aid, it is more like an eye chart. Try to avoid text-heavy (and sleep inducing) slides like this one. Aim for something like this simple slide above.

To tweak the Quick Access Toolbar, go to File > Options > Quick Access Toolbar. Select a command (e.g., New Slide, Shapes, or ...

How to add a border to slides in PowerPoint, and give your slideshow a sleek design; How to compress a PowerPoint file so that it loads faster and doesn't take up as much space; How to create a ...

To change the background of your PowerPoint slides to one of the four available options, start by right-clicking a slide or going to the "Design" tab in the top menu bar.