 | Use the same Build effect through each presentation. Audience members should want to predict the content, not which animation you will use next. |
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| Use the pre-defined Slide Layouts to make Applying Templates easier. |
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| Applying a Custom Template may require you to browse for the file from the bottom of the Design Template screen. |
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| When Designing Templates, set image into background, rather than inserting on slide to avoid printing problems. |
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| Use 72 dpi for images to be viewed on screen. 150 dpi for images that will be printed. By providing your audience with a copy of your PowerPoint slide set, you can reduce all graphics to 72 dpi. |
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| Use RoboDemo/Captivate to create complete how-to manuals in PowerPoint. |
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| Avoid using gradients or transparency for images to be inserted into PowerPoint as they greatly increase file size and don’t always appear as desired. |
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| Save photos as .jpg files and simpler graphics as .gif files to keep file sizes down as much as possible. |
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| Store Flash files in the same folder as the main .ppt file when making the slide set. After embedding the Flash files, you can move them to a different storage location. |
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| Save your slide set with embedded Flash files as a .pps file and designate it as Read Only to ensure the Flash files play every time the slides are viewed. |
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