How into insert an Adobe Shockwave Flash animation into PowerPoint

Maybe because Flash files are not a Microsoft format, integrating them into PowerPoint is a bit tricky. Here is how to do it. Make sure that the .SWF file is in the same directory as the PowerPoint file. Click on…

Chart concept — Lucky Luke and low latency

Cartoons can enhance a presentation. You need to strike a fine balance though with inviting a laugh from the audience, and trying to get your point across. People do not have time to read through a cartoon plot. The idea behind a slide should be instantly…

Do you think your mission statement is the best presentation opener?

I have rarely seen one that is.

When people want to introduce themselves, they often feel an urge to justify their existence through a mission/vision statement. They think hard…

Filling PowerPoint letters with an image background

A neat trick. Select your text, go to “format” and select “text fill”. The font I used in the example below is “Showcard Gothic”.