Step 3 Images and Step 4 Graphics

When designing your presentation, you will likely find the use of images and graphics helpful. Using images and graphics should always compliment the text. Before using any image, make sure that you have permission to do so. Most images found on Microsoft Office Online are in public domain and do not require copyright permission. Keep in mind that some consider clip art to be amateurish, so photographs are usually preferable.Another source for additional images may be Creative Commons, but ensure you are looking in the appropriate areas for copyright free materials.

PowerPoint also has the ability help you create graphics. You can use Smart art which will allow you to create organization charts, or diagrams.

With the chart function, you can create dozens of pie, bar and line charts. All of these things will greatly improve your presentation when used as needed. Unnecessary graphics will cause confusion  and clutter.