The Insert tab in PowerPoint is your go-to place for adding content to your slides. Here's a breakdown of what you can do with it:
Main Features of the Insert Tab
| Feature | What It Does |
|---|---|
| New Slide | Adds a new slide to your presentation. |
| Table | Inserts a table with customisable rows and columns. |
| Pictures | Adds images from your device or online sources. |
| Icons / 3D Models / SmartArt | Adds visual elements to enhance your slides. |
| Shapes | Inserts basic shapes like rectangles, circles, arrows, etc. |
| Text Box | Adds a box where you can type text anywhere on the slide. |
| Header & Footer | Adds date, slide number, and footer text. |
| Video / Audio | Embeds media files from your computer or online. |
| Chart | Inserts graphs like bar, pie, line, etc., using Excel data. |
| Screenshot | Captures and inserts a screenshot of open windows. |
| Zoom | Creates interactive slide navigation (great for storytelling). |
| Link | Adds hyperlinks to websites, slides, or files. |
How to Use It
- Click the Insert tab on the ribbon at the top of PowerPoint.
- Choose the element you want to insert (e.g., Picture, Chart, Text Box).
- Follow the prompts (e.g., select a file, draw a shape, type your text).
- Use the Format tab that appears to customise the inserted item.
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