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How to fix PowerPoint slide numbers

How to fix PowerPoint slide numbers

What to do with those naughty slide numbers when they won’t behave…
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How to format better tables in PowerPoint

How to format better tables in PowerPoint

Tables in PowerPoint are great, but don’t overdo the formatting. Here’s our go-to style.
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10 signs that your PowerPoint template isn’t working

10 signs that your PowerPoint template isn’t working

Sometimes your frustrations in PowerPoint are down to your template. And that can be fixed.
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How to colour Venn diagram sections separately

How to colour Venn diagram sections separately

When you want a Venn diagram to make a bigger impact or make a particualr overlap stand out, don’t settle for the default format.
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How to use playing cards as a metaphor for choice

How to use playing cards as a metaphor for choice

When you need to drive home the fact that a decision is required🤔, try summarising the options as playing cards ♠️♥️♦️♣️. Pick a card…
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How to make PowerPoint charts look professional (and not like PowerPoint)

How to make PowerPoint charts look professional (and not like PowerPoint)

When you want your charts to look sleek and professional. Not like you’ve done a screengrab from Excel.
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How to use a single-cell table as a label

How to use a single-cell table as a label

Want professional-looking diagram labels? Fed up with the unhelpful PowerPoint callout shapes? Try using a single-cell table instead.
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How to quickly change a shape in PowerPoint

How to quickly change a shape in PowerPoint

If you’ve ever spent ages redrawing a picture because you need to use different shapes, this quick tip is for you.
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How to create 10x10 waffle charts for visualising percentages

How to create 10x10 waffle charts for visualising percentages

If you need to convey percentages visually 👁‍🗨, try a simple 10x10 grid . And download our free templates 📄 to save yourself time 💻💨.
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How to use icons in bar charts

How to use icons in bar charts

Using icons to build bar charts creates a simple infographic. And you can do it right inside PowerPoint charts.
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How to part-fill icons for quick infographics

How to part-fill icons for quick infographics

For a more visual way to share numbers, try using part-filled icons for percentages and fractions. Surprisingly simple to create.
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CTRL+Y — the unknown hero of shortcuts

CTRL+Y — the unknown hero of shortcuts

You know CTRL+Z is the shortcut for Undo. But do you use CTRL+Y for Redo & Repeat? It’s the timesaver you never knew existed.
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