by allison cohen summer 2009. big simple clear consistent
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How To Make A Good PowerPoint Presentation
By Allison CohenSummer 2009
Your presentation elements should be
BigSimpleClearConsistent
Make it big
24 point font or more
This is 16 point font This is 18 point font This is 24 point font This is 28 point
fontThis is 36
point font
Good Size Photos
Make it simple
Lists should not have more than 3 items 1 2 3
Each item should have only one idea
3 X 7 Rule
No more than 3 bullet points
No more than 7 words per line
Keep it clear
Use dark letters and a light background
OR Use light letters and a dark
background
Keep it clear
Don’t use ALL CAPITALS Don’t use italics Use colors to emphasize words Use sans serif font (Tahoma,
Verdana)
Make it consistent
Don’t use too many colors
Don’t use too many different fonts
Use the same kind of bullet points
Your presentation should be:
Big Simple Clear Consistent (same font, same size,
same colors)