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 |
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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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