Learning outcomes
- Explain how to turn structured information into a clear visual.
- Complete the guided practice safely.
- Check that you can check that the visual supports rather than duplicates the narration.
Microsoft PowerPoint
PowerPoint Charts and SmartArt
Learn to turn structured information into a clear visual and check that the visual supports rather than duplicates the narration in this beginner-friendly Microsoft 365 lesson.
Before you begin
Open PowerPoint and create a blank presentation. Gather two copyright-safe practice images if the activity needs them.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open PowerPoint and a blank presentation and confirm you are using the intended account.
- Add a simple process graphic or linked chart.
- Pause and check permissions, filenames, recipients, dates or settings that affect the task.
- Test the result: check that the visual supports rather than duplicates the narration.
- Run the slide show from the beginning, check readability, then save the presentation to OneDrive.
Ian's practical tip: Use sample information first. Once the workflow is correct, repeat it with approved work information and the minimum necessary access.
Practical activity
Add a simple process graphic or linked chart. Your expected result is to check that the visual supports rather than duplicates the narration.